The most beautiful cities in Austria

Welcome to one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. Austria’s landscapes, regions and townscapes provide almost the full range of European variety in the centre of the continent. Austria is often associated, rightly, with winter sports, but there is so much more on offer. Its alpine areas are rugged and picturesque, but that’s far from being the whole story.

Power supply

Power in Austria is 220-230V AC, 50Hz. Basic appliances rated at 110V would be damaged by this and require a voltage converter for use. There is also a fire risk. This threat can apply also to power boards. Check that high-end electronic devices have inbuilt converters that cover the necessary ratings.

Austria uses twin-prong plugs are of the so-called Europlug C and F types, CEE 7/16, rated at 2.5A and compatible throughout most of Europe. Most sockets are of the standard continental European type with spring clips. US, UK, Indian, Australian, New Zealand, Irish and South African travellers will require adapters.