High-quality goods such as handbags, glassware, chinaware and winter sports equipment represent the cream of specialist items found in Austria. A 20 to 32 per cent value-added-tax (called MwSt) is included in the list price of items sold.
Shopping hoursShops and stores are generally open from Mon-Fri 0800-1800 (with a one- or two-hour lunch break in the smaller towns) and Sat 1200-1700. In tourist resorts, shops are usually open Mon-Fri until 2100 and Sat/Sun until 1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyEuro (€) =
100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and exchange counters at airports and railway stations at the official exchange rates.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMajor credit cards are accepted in large cities. However, some smaller hotels may require bills to be paid in cash.
Traveller's ChequesThese are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in a major currency (Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling).
Banking HoursMon, Tues, Wed and Fri 0800-1230 and 1330-1500; Thurs 0800-1230 and 1330-1730. Different opening hours may be kept in the various Federal Provinces. The exchange counters at airports and at railway stations are generally open from the first to the last flight or train, which usually means 0800-2200 including weekends.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | 1.48 |
| $1.00= | 0.75 |
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