Austria: Mistakes Tourists Make in Austria

[@ritajaklitsch7559]

... And don't expect Austrians to know about the movie "Sound of Music". It's widely unknown here ...

[@mrtrizzle3653]

It’s mediocre at best what else do you expect

[@marocat4749]

@@mrtrizzle3653 Not to mention its american showtunes and the german translation is even more kitchy. To be clear , i hget its good for tourism and citchy, fuely tourism a lot, but dont expect natives to loveit just because. Damn, The Romy Schneider movies are more tolerated and known.

[@tomlxyz]

@@mrtrizzle3653 there are plenty of things that arent good but widely known

[@michaelapuntigam735]

@@ritajaklitsch7559 I was going to say exactly that. We don't know Sound of Music.

[@agneskirsch8335]

A vew years back a new American ambassador was nominated and the first thing he mentioned was sound of music. He obviously didn't do any research.

[@ushiefreebird7470]

Haha I am an Austrian living in France, and I have to say I never had much of a culture shock because these two cultures are so similar. Service in Vienna is like in Paris. Waiters are arrogant, but also professional. Austrians are like the French a funny mixture of brutal directness and conservative politeness. In both countries titles are important, and also the 'vous' and the 'Sie'. Never say 'you' immediately, except to children. Both are extreme in their love of cultural things, like literature and music. Both are very proud of their language (in Austria it is the dialect). Both have 2 hours lunch break. In both countries you have to say 'Bonjour' / 'Grüss Gott' when you enter a shop, otherwise you will be ignored. Both do the bisous (it is called Bussi in Austria). And Fun fact: the croissant actually came to France from Austria. Unfortunately France beheaded one of our extravagant queens, otherwise we are much alike.

[@gletschertroll]

Very much to the point! (Grüße aus Wien! :-))

[@annakoller5382]

2 hours lunch break is incorrect for most of the people.

[@ushiefreebird7470]

@@gletschertroll Grüsse zurück :-)

[@ushiefreebird7470]

@@annakoller5382 Well, perhaps not so much today. But I remember my father coming home every day for lunch which my mother used to cook for the family. Most still have at least one hour lunch break. And school is organized so that kids will be home for lunch, still today. France is still extreme today with the sacred two hour lunch break, whereas Austrian work ethics have fallen prey to Americanism. Unfortunately.

[@johnofdebar4071]

@@annakoller5382 also saying Gruss Gott when you enter a bakery- I've never ever done that aw and also when I've been to a bakery not a single other person has ever said that too while I was waiting to be served

[@tantelila7464]

"What separates Austria from Germany is the common mother tongue" (From a cabaret program by the great late Karl Farkas).

[@geliwien3564]

Nein, das war definitiv Karl KRAUS und nicht Farkas!

[@tantelila7464]

@geliwien3564 Dachte ich auch jahrzehntelang. Habe aber zur Sicherheit nochmals nachgeschaut. Aus dem “Standard” ⬇️ (habe aber andere Einträge mit der gleichen Aussage auch gefunden). ☆“Der Österreicher unterscheidet sich vom Deutschen durch die gemeinsame Sprache!" Häufig wird dieses Zitat Karl Kraus zugeschrieben. Falsch, sagt Robert Sedlaczek. Er hat die EDV-Erfassung aller Kraus-Texte konsultiert und das entsprechende Zitat nicht gefunden. Wirklich nachweisbar sei der Satz erst in Kabarettprogrammen von Karl Farkas.☆

[@tantelila7464]

@@geliwien3564 Ich werde in der Tante Jolesch vom Torberg nachschauen. Möglicherweise steht das da ja drin. Wenn der Torberg schreibt, dass es Kraus war, dann glaub ich dem Torberg.

[@praterstrizzi79]

Stimmt schon, war von Kraus - aber der hat's von Oscar Wilde gemopst - 'England and America are seperated by a common language'

[@tantelila7464]

@@praterstrizzi79 Das macht Sinn.

[@stephanweinberger]

The greeting thing really depends on the region and the situation. In the bigger cities "Grüß Gott" will likely come across as old-fashioned, but in many places in the countryside it's still mostly the default greeting (even if you don't believe in a god). In some situations "Hallo" also works as a greeting towards strangers, whereas "Servus" is more informal and usually only used with people you know (but again: depending on the region; in the countryside it's still quite common to be "per Du" - i.e. informal - by default, even towards strangers as long as they are considered to be of about the same status). If you want to play it safe in a public setting, just say "Guten Tag" (in the morning/during the day) or "Guten Abend" (in the evening) ­- these are the most neutral. Added bonus: they not only work as a greeting but (usually) also as a farewell ("Auf Wiedersehen" would be another farewell that basically works everywhere). Also: we don't say it when entering every restaurant or shop, that would generally be quite obtrusive. It's mostly used in smaller shops, with staff attending customers (e.g. from behind a counter) and/or few customers in the room, where a greeting is in order (or even expected in some regions). Basically: if the place is small enough for you to draw attention when entering or when the setting implies a personal interaction with the staff. But no Austrian would greet 100 people in a large restaurant or store. So - as with any social interaction, anywhere in the world - there are unwritten regional/local rules and it all very much depends on the 'vibe' of the situation.

[@MR-or6yv]

Thank you! That is very helpful!

[@GervinSchwarz]

@@stephanweinberger I would say Grüß Gott is the best allround greeting. My number 2 after "servas".

[@stephanweinberger]

​@GervinSchwarz "Servas" (especially in that dialect form) would be considered very colloquial and informal in most places. It can work in rural areas that have the 'default informality' described above, but in bigger cities it unmistakably gives you away as a "Landei" if used in an formal/public setting ;-)

[@jacqualinepagani4457]

Yes, read the situation when entering a public place: in a busy grocery store, you wouldn’t announce yourself with a greeting, unlike in small shops, offices, etc. where workers are eyeing you, meet their gaze and say a greeting. When leaving places, say either “wiedersehen “ or “wiederschön“; the “auf“ is often dropped. To complicate matters, if either the customer or employee says one of those, the respondent says the other one.

[@jacqualinepagani4457]

@GervinSchwarzI think it’s “Servus.“

[@ChilloutEDM]

I am Austrian myself, and I think your tips are very accurate. For potential tourists, I just want to point out that the beauty of our country clearly lies in the countryside and the small villages. It's a big part of Austrian culture. Some old farms are over 500 years old and, with some modern adaptations, are still inhabited. In some old cabins, when you are hiking, you can get a sense of how people lived here hundreds of years ago.

[@Hans-cp2eb]

Such a sympathic presentation of our country❤. Thank you👏🏼.

[@JClark-34695]

Just entered Austria via train, on our way to Innsbruck. The scenery is beyond belief!

[@ekesandras1481]

the first and most important mistake is to be too excited. We don't want your good vibes. They disturb us. Are you even mentally considered to be an adult? Whatever you say, do it without excitement!

[@Salige150]

Ich bin aus der Gegend lass ihm doch die Freud warum so gehässig?​ Wie sagt man so schön lebst du schon oder wohnst du nur?@@ekesandras1481

[@nikolausbrzezinski419]

Enjoy :)

[@malanz1000]

@@ekesandras1481 Who is "us"? Certainly not me!

[@undefined552]

Servus! Austrian from Graz here. I loved your video - you really summed it up nicely. I don't like when people just think of Salzburg or Vienna when there are so many beautiful but less touristy areas like Graz (as you mentioned). :D Almost no tourist I have talked to knows that Graz is the second largest city of Austria - almost twice the size of Salzburg.

[@ljukherrecker]

Graz in my opinion is a great place to live but the old town is rather small

[@woltersworld]

Danke!

[@missionbne]

My partner and I will be in Graz in a few weeks! We wanted to be sure we saw a bit more of Austria outside of Salzburg and Vienna, especially the second largest city- so point well taken. Sorry for adding a couple of tourists to Graz...

[@undefined552]

@@missionbne I would love to see more tourists in Graz :D If you have several days planned, I would also recommend Riegersburg and the Zotter chocolate factory there - it is a great experience, but it takes some time to get there by bus

[@SkittlesMan555]

@@missionbne you will love it and if you got time go the region of corinthia beautiful lakes

[@jacydesica4069]

I wouldnt say we ARE unfriendly, more like, we SOUND unfriendly. I think service is more professional and direct then personal.

[@KatinkaMaria]

I think we want to have the right to sound unfriendly, when we're in fact not feeling well. 😄 In this case the service stands for itself. Sorry. At least we want to be honest. 😊

[@geliwien3564]

Of course we are unfriendly with no patience and no empathie!

[@tomlxyz]

I think it comes off as unfriendly to people who are used to the fake friendlyness of service workers like for example the US.

[@nesciusplayground]

@@geliwien3564 sounds like you are at least

[@geliwien3564]

@@nesciusplayground Who cares how it sounds to you?

[@googlamonster5086]

I spent a week in Austria in the 1980s, and it sounds as though the things you mentioned are the same as my experience back then. Something that I'll never forget is a lesson I learned in Salzburg. My travel companion and I were typical Americans, we went into a pastry shop and didn't greet the people behind the counter. We just ran up to the display case and started talking about the pastries. I glanced up to see their faces, and they didn't have to say anything. I just knew that I was rude by their standards of not acknowledging them. So from that time forward, I always look for the person/persons working in a shop when I go in and acknowledge them in some way as a sign of respect. I try to learn the common greeting. - The Gruss Gott was also in Munich. The B&B keeper let me know that, when I said "Guten Morgen". Maybe it's a religious/regional difference. Anyway, I've been afraid to go back to Salzburg for fear that it's not as magical as it was when I visited it. I'd love to go back to see more of Austria.

[@IAMDANREEVE]

Just spent 3 days in Salzburg and 3 in Vienna and am happy to say we had nice/great service everywhere we went.

[@SusanP-d4h]

My late husband and I visited Austria at least once every year and I still do go there. Although I love Vienna I have not seen a single KZbin video by anyone that goes to Klagenfurt our favorite place in Austria. So few Americans go there when we would book our hotel they never needed our names. We were just “The Americans”. The beautiful Wothersee is a draw for people from all over Europe. There are ancient ruins and beautiful churches and museums. The Christmas market is followed by the New Year’s market. And a photo op by the Klagenfurt dragon is a must. Please visit this lovely area and include it in one of your videos.

[@jasonray2832]

How was austria

[@leopoldakaleopoldalsoknown5050]

As an Austrian: Klagenfurt is wildely overrated. The City is a basic middle European City without anything special to offer and the shoreline of Wörthersee is privatized up to like 85%, meaning you can't access the Lake itself without driving 45 minutes out of K-furt (by bike)

[@ACB595]

I love your videos. 👋 from Austria

[@ericlewisauthor]

When I was in Salzburg I went on the cathedral tour, and as I was passing though the organ balcony the choir was practicing. So I got a free concert while standing next to the very chair Mozart sat in to play organ.

[@bobbuchholz2460]

Your videos are the best, Mark! My wife and I always make sure to check out your videos when we plan out a trip. Great information. You make us want to see everywhere in the world! Hope you and your family have a great holiday season.

[@karinalln1759]

Perfekt erklärt! LG aus Kärnten 😃👋

[@DrVVVinK]

I went to Vienna for a week two summers ago. And it wasn't much time to do everything I wanted to do. There are still so many museums I want to go to, and free shows. The summertime there is great because they have free movies outside every night as part of their Film Festival!

[@Alias_Anybody]

Honestly, Salzburg and Tyrol are so overrun, at this point they are probably thankful if you push some people towards Upper Austria or Carinthia.

[@CurtisCT]

American living in Austria here. One small correction: tap water in German is "Leitungswasser". Also you're right about ALWAYS greeting whenever you enter a shop or would like to speak to someone, however you don't always have to say "Grüß Gott". A simple "Guten Tag" also suffices. Point is however, like in France, it's obligatory to ALWAYS greet whenever entering a shop/store or whenever you'd like to speak to someone. Not doing so is a sure sign of a catastrophic upbringing, at least that's what Austrians will undoubtedly think. Another must is saying "auf Wiedersehen" or simply "Wiedersehen" or "Wiederschauen" whenever you leave a shop/store. That's also obligatory and don't be surprised when EVERYONE in the store, even complete strangers, replies to you in chorus "auf Wiedersehen!". It's just a reflex habit in Austria 🙂 Regarding service, I've been living here in Austria for over 20 years and during that time I've seen a VAST improvement in service. When I first came here there was NO SUCH THING as service, at least not what we're used to in the US. After Austria joined the EU and had to start competing with other EU countries, they had no choice but to up the level of service to attract and keep customers who now had a choice of where to spend their money. And so now you actually get greeted and they no longer talk down to you like you're some dirty bum off the street. Believe me, I got PLENTY of that during my first few years in Austria, at banks, in the supermarket, in stores - unless you had a Dr. before your name, they cared not one iota for your feelings. Dressing down anyone who had the AUDACITY to disturb your peace and tranquility was sort of a favorite pastime of Austrian store clerks and civil servants - it's a cherished tradition going back hundreds of years. But things have changed and although they're still nowhere near the level of American customer service, they have become far more professional, though not necessarily friendly.

[@petersfluege]

You are a true Austria-Connaisseur!

[@woltersworld]

danke peter :)

[@fuoridalsentiero]

Great video! The tips on mistakes tourists make in Austria are really helpful and eye-opening. It's always great to learn more about the local customs and avoid common missteps to truly enjoy the experience. Thank you for sharing such useful information - we’ll definitely keep these in mind when visiting Austria! Best wishes, Chiara & Donato Fuoridalsentiero.

[@Piusplac]

My favorites as austrian is not chocolate cake, its "Malakoff Torte (cake)" or "Kardinalschnitte" because they are more light, not so dense as chocolate cake. But give it a try for yourself, pick one from the counter its part of the experience to try something new.

[@dw3229]

I love Malakofftorte - but its a buttercream-cake - so I would not call it "light" 😊

[@APPR.]

Thank you so much for these Austrian videos! I cannot wait to go in 2025!

[@vicecanguru7766]

Hi to you! I'm from Innsbruck and appreciated your "travel guide"

[@natashamcdaniel2846]

We'll be in Innsbruck soon! My brother and sister in law live there and so excited for our trip!

[@jm3363]

Great videos many thanks very informative.

[@luffegasen7711]

Most Austrians and Germans have never WATCHED The Sound of Music! Feli From Germany made a video about why not! ^^

[@KatinkaMaria]

@@luffegasen7711 Thats true. "Sissi" with Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Böhm is the true cult! 😆

[@BiffBuffchest]

Stayed in the Tyrol region, earlier this year......stunning!

[@patrikhejnar9495]

If you ever come back near the area, South Tyrol part in Northern Italy is beautiful as well. My favourite spots in Europe to spend time in nature and which I can afford.

[@unficyp]

Biggest mistake: Stand on the left side of the escalator :p

[@marilyndoering2501]

Another great video with helpful travel tips! I really liked Austria including Vienna, and personally I didn’t find the people rude. They are professional and business-like so be nice and be ready so you don’t waste their time, and you’ll get very good service. Also glad you recommended the bakeries, and I had some incredible tasting breads while in Vienna! Thanks Walter! And I love your enthusiasm! Merry Xmas!

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, awesome video

[@Moosmann00]

Austria is a very beautiful place, most big cities are in the eastern side of the state, but if you want to experience the biggest stage above water, you should visit Bregenz, Vorarlberg. There is the "See-Bühne" which hosts a Theatre. Also, Vorarlberg is like one of the smaller provinces, but we have a lot of beautiful nature here

[@katharinao1447]

I'm an Austrian from Salzburg. "Grüß Gott" is more common on the country side or among older people. In bigger cities you're totally ok with basic greetings like hello and wishing a good day.

[@michaelapuntigam735]

I am from Graz. The second biggest city of Austria. We say grüß Gott. But guten Tag (good day) is fine too. Hello I find strange. It's to great people, maybe, but not for entering a shop or restaurant.

[@katharinao1447]

@michaelapuntigam735 interessant, in Salzburg ist es vlt. nicht so verbreitet, weil hier sehr sehr viele Touristen sind & viele Deutsche, ein nettes Hallo oder guten Tag ist völlig in Ordnung und ganz normal

[@Moritz10045]

Everyone who goes to Austria has to try "Schweinsbraten" or "Bratl"!

[@SteveInNEPA1]

Gruss gott, Mark, from Salzburg. I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like coffee. Having a great time visiting Munich, Salzburg, Strasbourg, Colmar, and flying home from Frankfurt.

[@hollytrexler6132]

I absolutely LOVE Austria. Great video.

[@horstbrunner1684]

Great Video

[@TheSchwindelFrei]

Serwas Wolter! Thanks for preparing your Landsleute for a stay in my country. Your kind words are much appreciated! Next time you come here have some more of our diverse beers.

[@AdamGordon1977]

I’m on my way to Vienna this week!

[@gamerboyx8243]

Most liveable city😊

[@uschil228]

If you like creepy stuff visit the catacombs under st. stephens cathedral, and visit the Narrenturm (Madhouse Tower - Collection of Anatomical Pathology). Geetings from vienna.

[@clbudd]

@@AdamGordon1977 just got here today. 15-12-24

[@AdamGordon1977]

@ I’ll be there Friday. I’m en route to Prague now.

[@woltersworld]

have fun adam!

[@magnoliads2547]

Thank you very much for this video and your enthusiasm which you show!! ❤ Greetings from grumpy Vienna (yes, we are grumpy! Very much so! 😂 But only on the outside! But we are extremly helpful without blowing unicornes up tourits axxes! 🙈 We are sarcastic, have a dry/dark humor and love to see how far we can go. GUILTY! 😋 We are mostly caution! Make friends with a Viennes and you will get invited to a new viennese/austrian experience! 😊)

[@samright4661]

What breathtakingly beautiful place ❤! Looks like a Fairy Tale

[@stopbeingsoweirdstill]

I love Austria! Visited Salzburg and Innsbruck after our wedding, and Vienna years later. I had ZERO issues re rudeness. Overall we have spent a couple weeks there.

[@regenfrau7823]

Greetings from Austria

[@miriamzajfman4305]

Austria was the first country I saw after I left the impoverished communist Poland . I was 15 years old , I felt like I found myself in paradise ! . The stores windows full of exclusive merchandise . I never did see that before . I was accustomed to empty store windows , bare shelves and hangers . I never forget my first experience of the West 😲

[@Astuga]

Now some cities in Poland look more nice then some cities in Austria.

[@Mylittle3Kittens]

I slept a night in Trins, the best experience ever. The best butter and croissant that I've have ever eaten. Full of snow, a perfect scene.

[@annakoller5382]

First "mistakes" video that is really good! 👍👍

[@ConnieBach]

Austria is amazing especially in the winter! ❤❤

[@woltersworld]

I agree 😀

[@frankmayer559]

As Austrian (Vorarlberg), I have to say, you are spot on, in most things. Experiences might differ, depending where exactly you go, but overall you gave very good advice. Thank you! Also especially thank you for mentioning, that there are places that get run over by tourists, causing locals to be annoyed and my react in a rough and unfriendly way…

[@damndaniel605]

Servus! Guy from Innsbruck here, loved the video!

[@texasflood1295]

Loved Innsbruck. I have visited once and will be back soon. I immediately felt like it was “home” and it is one my favorite cities anywhere in the world.

[@user-fb5lj9cz5l]

Vienna was no longer the most unfriendly city in the world in the latest poll, but “only” came in second place. So things are slowly getting better. ;-)

[@serendipity191]

Took day trips to both Innsbruck and Salzburg from Munich last Christmas. Sadly it rained hard the day I went to Salzburg so I really didn’t get a chance to enjoy as much as I think I would have otherwise. Innsbruck was just beautiful. It’s a place I would go just for the view even if it had nothing else. I’ll go back to one of those this year. Just waiting to see the weather. Vienna is one of my favorite cities concerts, museums etc. But you are right, I almost never just sit and relax and enjoy a cafe .

[@Dipp182]

Loved Salzburg and Hallstatt Thanks for the edit

[@chrislstahl4239]

Hallstatt

[@SkiSeeker]

Of course I’d be watching one of yours videos while I’m actually in Innsbruck too! Seefeld is also one of those great day trips (probably even better this time of year).

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Nice video. Great info. Mark you have it covered. Happy Holidays 🎄🎄guys. J&H

[@Andreaslichliter]

Awesome you taught at the WU. Couple of my friends from my school in Vienna went there. Maybe you were their professor.

[@jeremyfallis4692]

Quick chapters! 0:31 Not saying gruess gott 1:04 Not relaxing and grabbing a coffee and cake at a cafe 2:06 Only eating sachertorte 2:58 Expecting Austrians to be nice like Maria in the Sound of Music 3:44 Accepting rude service & tipping them 4:57 Not hitting up a performance 5:58 Calling them “Germany Junior” 6:42 Missing out on nature 8:00 Just visiting Salzburg & Vienna 8:59 Overvaluing Hallstatt 9:44 Not researching which museums to visit 11:13 Thinking it is just schnitzel and strudel 12:17 Not stopping at a bakery 12:41 Not having change for the toilets 13:14 Not appreciating the OBB train system 14:22 Trying to shop on Sunday 14:49 Not grabbing Austrian made souvenirs 15:30 The tap water conundrum 16:03 Taking the CAT train to the Vienna airport 17:00 Making a point that the funny mustache guy is from Austria

[@s.gust88]

Everyone skips Graz but I thought it was the best part of visiting Austria...Arnold Schwarzenegger museum, Zotter chocolate factory (like Wonka but better), the clock tower...and the people are friendlier

[@KatinkaMaria]

Every year, there is the "Sommernachts-Konzert" by the Vienna Philharmonic. In the park of Schloss Schönbrunn. For all people, entrence free. Crazy crowd of people, but a true experience! ❤

[@KatinkaMaria]

Love your Videos! 😄 Funny, yes, shame on us, thats some true points! Go to "Krems" and the "Wachau", excellent wine, little schickimicki, they'll welcome the tourists. "Grüß gott" is much better than "guten tag", thats german. We are going to the US west coast, by car, up to seattle, in febuary. Thanks for your prepairing videos! Greetings from St.Pölten, the most boring city in Austria! 😂

[@DeannaAllison]

There's plenty of really good advice in this video. I speak from experience, having lived in Austria with my Austrian partner for over 6 years! One thing to add: if you order wine at a restaurant or café, it usually comes with a glass of (free) water!

[@AdamHowellTucker199]

I would also like to add when in Salzburg the Oldest Schnapps Shop (Spirituosen Sporer) and the Brewery

[@uschil228]

As austrian I apreciate this video. Please go see more than Vienna, Salzburg and Hallstadt. They are beautiful but there is so much more.

[@namenlos40]

Als Österreicherin solltest du wissen, wie man "Hallstatt" schreibt.

[@woltersworld]

thank you

[@pepper6528]

@@uschil228 We were in Europe 5 years ago and had 11 days in Vienna. You are so right, there's so much to do. The zoo and amusement park were stunning surprises.

[@muinteoirdior]

I agree. Whilst the Viennese are truly the rudest, I find that austrians in Salzburg, Graz, Hallstadt etc are more tolerable. Still rude but less on edge.

[@Salige150]

@@uschil228 Hallstatt not Hallstadt First one :the Place where you find or found salt Second one:the city of salt🤭

[@maxsid65]

I'm glad you didn't hold back on mentioning the "guy with the beard" ... really, I get to meet a lot of people from other countries (work, vacation, or just online...) and whenever I tell them that I am from Austria, A LOT of them would just start making stupid comments about him right away. I really wish people would stop doing that. 😞

[@ka5822]

I adore Austria. Have been there many times. Perhaps, it is just my temperament, but I just don’t agree with all the videos saying that Austrians aren’t friendly. A lot of great information in your videos! I definitely agree that the biggest mistake is not visiting Austria.

[@amdphenomII]

viennese grumpyness is widely known - they're sometimes quite mean, especially towards germans, but in a really funny way if you get the joke - you just don't wanna be at the recieving end 😂

[@chrissslike-n1h]

Just in Saltzburg last December. Beautiful! Had lunch at the brewery near the Fort and were treated well. Maybe we looked Austrian! I do wish our guide ,who was a great Rick Steves guide, had told us about Gruss Gautt !

[@AndreErtl]

The sound of music is well enough known. maybe 30 years ago , not really, but now , yes. Also people are genuinely nice. Restaurant service people are many times foreign help. And they are normally rude especially in tourist areas. Go to a smaller city (Graz is fantastic) or town gasthaus and it is a Sound of Music experience. Right absolutely for being the centre of Europe for 800 years and there is a pride. Nature is a big thing. Nice summary and work , thanks,

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

Coffee and cake culture? Enough said. Sounds like my kind of place.

[@jeessijess5729]

When were you there? 🙈😄 i live like 20mins away but never had somuch snow this weeks

[@taryndancer29]

Leitungswasser is Tap water.

[@wyzzz03]

Where is a picture of The Linzertorte?

[@rolandp79]

I am always surprised That you get Innsbruck Coverd in Snow That often when you Visit the town, which gets rarer und rarer each year

[@Alex_Gordon]

very interesting, extensive and informative video! I didn't really know about the rude service there, that was also interesting lol. maybe it's more of a touristy thing than an Austrian thing. I've been there only once, in my childhood, still fond memories though. I remember we visited the Grossglockner mountain and some gast hofs

[@filb]

Thanks for the tips. I'll be going for 14 days in Krakow, Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Vienna in April 2025. Prost 🎉 !!!

[@peterpain6625]

I'd recommend you to also check out "Honest Guide" to not get ripped off in Prague and around ;)

[@SkittlesMan555]

I legit just came back from that similar trip last night 🤣 I hope you rent a car in Krakow because it’s so much cheaper and you can explore more!!! But I dented my bmw on the last day 🥲

[@filb]

@@SkittlesMan555 I'll most likely take public transportation.

[@SkittlesMan555]

@@filb just give it a look some consideration because then you can go from cesky krumlov and leave at your own time and get there at your own time

[@upgrades23hike]

I was in Krakow earlier this year and loved it. How long will you be in Krakow?

[@brigittecech7519]

Never ask where the bathroom is. We do not say that. Ask for the toilet.

[@uinsel]

because a bathroom is an actual bathroom and a toilet is just the loo here ;)

[@miarena111]

The CAT has zero stops to the airport, it goes from Wien Mitte to the Schwechat directly. You also can check in your lugguage when you enter the lobby for the CAT. This way you don´t have to carry that stuff around all over place on your own. I think that is worth the few Euros you pay more. The seats are way more comfortable and you have a second level for the scenery on top. Thanks for sharing.

[@marocat4749]

Also in tourism areas maybe waiters are just, overworked and you dont have to tip, seriously its tipping is nice to do, and its common, but also you have no pressure to tip. Like its nice because its nice to have a small bonus always , but not demanded nessesary like apearently in america. And being a waiter is more about getting your job done and be professional and seen if you have to only, and like get orders right, not be the most friendly ever, polite should be enough. And yes polite grumpy, is still polite. And if you have issue with a waitor, ask, sign clear and someone comes, they might finish their thing before but someone comes, if yo need something, ask, dont be shy to signal. Donrt be rude, but dont be shy either. Just ask if you need something. And if someone forgot which happens, ask. Generally even id people can look grumpy, some are busy, some arent, but plenty people really help outr, so asking is good too. Got lost, ask. Chances are you get told where to go if they know. And really rural aras are good too, and often by train or bus reached. Recomand Wachau and the weinviertel if you are intersted, in Wine. Generally if yo are intersted in wine, go to wine areas, which in Vienna, isnt really one, through you get good in supermarkets. But there are more rural wine areas. Austria is a big worldrenown for wine as well and Vienna isnt really a wine area. there are districts of outer vienna thou that are thou, with, authentic wine and Heurigen culture. and not too expensivce wine as well, above 3 or 4 wine should be good. Yeah yeah ther is good beer too ad vienna is more Beer than a wime area, throgh ther is good Wine just, look for the better wine locals if? Oh Vindobona is, interesting too as, ok there are literal guides because ther eare damned much Museums and, look it up, becase then go what interests you. ÖBB was worse in the past, but really is on point now. Unlike in germany where, itsa infamous wild, but still decent trains, but austra better and on point mostly. And water used to be free, but a lot places got annoyed with people just geting in locals to dringk a free water its common to have a mandatory but not high. And to coffee you get water. Its just, locals got annoyewd with people asking for free water so it got a minimal price. By the way ther is no issue to fill up water or go to a toilet to fill up water. Its just , annoyance with people ordering a table , and just free water. Ther are plenty water sources in vienna, free, to drink. you can refill very often public too. And locals do have an sometimes if you areebt a customer, a coin to the toilet sometimes, sometimes they expect to be polite and consume something, you dont have to, just, its expected but be fast and dont get attention and it should be fine? Through ther is good coffee so, coffee breaks are nice, so thats if you go in a coffee toilet, ok just dont make a scne and its nice to take a coffe if you are in mood and, coffee is nice or tea there.

[@oldbittercraig3513]

perfect timing - off to Vienna and Linz next weekend.

[@chrislstahl4239]

Linz: Brilliant! Go and See the "advent am Dom" in the evening, it's beautiful and they serve delicious organic!!! Goulash, small portion is enough. As I am from Linz, you can ask me for more Things If you want.

[@oldbittercraig3513]

@@chrislstahl4239 Thanks! Suggestions for best beer hall for a December visit? Also any fantastic "normal" restaurants you'd recommend? Not the most $$$ and Michelin starred place, but like just the cool place you look forward to eating at every month or two? Will definitely do the goulash. Last year traveled down central Europe and dubbed it the Goulash Belt. Can't get enough, was always a good meal.

[@ninglight4433]

You can enjoy the nature by taking a suburban train, sometimes as in Vienna even the tram or the bus. And travel between the cities by train.

[@HR-wd6cw]

The whole thing a bout paying for bathrooms is common across Europe, so just carry a few dollars (in the local currency) of coins for things like that, because they will turn you away in some cases. For me I'm kind of similar when it comes to souvenirs in that for myself at least, I like to find non-food items that I can take back to the US with me, and keep (my most common is probably shot glasses, even though I don't drink, and yes they are probably all made in China) but at least it is something small Ican bring back that isn't consumed or goes bad, as part of a souvenir in my opinion is something you can bring back that reminds you of your visit and the memories, even if it's something small like the shot glasses (as they are quite cheap in most countries). I will probably start looking for more true authentic souvenirs though moving forward, and a tip for travelers on that is to venture outside of the tourist areas to find the genuine items (you can sometimes find them in the tourist areas) but I have found when looking the few times I've traveled to foreign countries, is that the small towns are generally the best and you'll likely find genuine real crafts and clothing, and not mass-produced stuff that comes from China.

[@JBG1968]

Innsbruck and Graz were great . See the armory in Graz .

[@hulme187]

I got the ferry/boat from Bratislava. Vienna was good but I was attacked by some street kids. Bratislava was amazing though.

[@eniko7698]

As an Austrian I would always Tipp, but complain if Service is not good.

[@borstibar7341]

Servus und schöne Grüße aus Wien ich folge deinem Kanal ja schon sehr sehr lange ich hätte eine ganz eine nette Idee für dein nächstes video betrifft. Hier in Wien ist das Kasperltheater bei der Urania. Das ist wirklich gut. Man sollte aber online Karten reservieren oder kaufen da es immer gut besucht ist. Optimal von 1,5 Jahre bis 6 Jahre. Ganz liebe Grüsse aus Wien.😊

[@ljukherrecker]

Tap water in addition to other drinks is always free. The Austrian mountain hut infrastructure is said to be one of the best in the world, very dense, new huts, ok prices.

[@tigershark4469]

We do say Grüß Gott, but Servus works as well!

[@ljukherrecker]

and Dere

[@mazchen]

Griass di! 😊

[@eddastrohmayer251]

​@@tigershark4469 I am Austrian and don't like Servus.

[@KatinkaMaria]

Servus is a little bit too much "Der Schuh des Manitu" 😅 Wichtig: Always "pfiat di" ! Only in Vienna "Tschüss" 😂

[@habal-jull]

@eddastrohmayer251 Bin gebürtiger Tiroler. Sage es eigentlich tagein tagaus und es wurde sich nie beschwert. 😅

[@NeKomischeAusOesterreich]

Heya! As Austrian from Lower Austria(born in Vienna lol), I can confirm, we're not always rude. I just think some of us get annoyed really quickly for some reason :')

[@hugomorales632]

Hi Mark, I've been watching your videos for years and love them. Just left Vienna and am in Budapest now . I was told at my hotel that God is good is too religious and that Guten Tag or Guten Morgen are just fine.

[@adamdulinskigalaxy]

Try a "Leberkäse semmerl"

[@sandracarli1110]

As an Italian, I feel good in Austria. I have often met very nice people. The 'e' of 'Torte ' is pronouced like eh at the end. Do not leave it out.

[@dw3229]

I agree that CAT is more expensive than S7, but if had checked baggage, some hours left til departure and my airline was on the list for a city-checkin I would probably use the option to drop of my luggage in the city and use the CAT

[@IamVel]

Living in Finland I got so used to a mostly friendly service in cafes (and no need to tip everyone around me), so it is so shocking to go out there and see it is not a default service in hospitality sector. :) I always forget how it can be (I grew up ia n Soviet country, he-he). Thanks for the video.

[@EveEvangel]

'Basically Germany' in the same way the United States are 'basically Canada'. That's how I usually explain it.

[@hugomorales632]

Hi Mark, what is the name of the restaurant where you got the stetzl pork knuckle? It looked amazing but I wasn't able to find it in Vienna. Thanks!

[@chickenduckhappy]

Also, because due to being one of the main attractors of people all around the central Europe, we've got stuff from so many cuisines, so if you stay for a long time and eat every single locally or nationally famous thing we've, you'll end up weighing like 700 pounds. Not as bad as France with its 1200 pounds, but still...

[@fromrighttoleft8328]

Mark, can you please tell me the name of the restaurant beginning at 2:26? I seem to remember having eaten there when I visited Vienna years ago.

[@ADAtrips]

Good points, I will go one day. Love to follow your suggestions. Question: Do prices like hotel, food ect change with the time of year? You know winter-Spring-Summer or Fall? 🌴🌴Aloha

[@reneeburich9497]

I have to say, I hear “the people that live there are kind of ‘done’ with tourists” regarding SO many places…it kind of puts a damper on wanting to travel anywhere international!

[@pfcnoname]

Austrian here: if the service is bad, do not tip! Waiters in Auatria do not earn minimum wage or something like that, they earn enough to live a comfortable life. Tipping is for good and outstanding service, a sign of appreciation for a job well done. If my waiter is rude or the service is lack luster, I do not tip. So don't feel pressured to do it :)

[@onsmanneke9086]

I love your enthusiasm when you explain things. Indeed, Austria has a lot to offer: nature = good weather program, musea, castles and caves (salt mines) = bad weather program and don't forget Austria is the piss pot of Europe it rains that much.