I am traveling to Europe for work, for a week. I have never been outside the US before. Please tell me about very simple, basic things which I might not know due to inexperience. [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator around Vienna, Austria at 1:27 PM - 70 answers

This coming Saturday morning (September 8th, 2012) I have a six hour layover in Vienna. Do I have enough time to do anything worthwhile outside the airport? [more inside]
posted by Calloused_Foot around Vienna, Austria at 2:57 PM - 8 answers

What foods do I need to try in Vienna and Berlin? Are there any foods I should try to bring back? [more inside]
posted by Turkey Glue around Vienna, Austria at 7:24 PM - 25 answers

Hotel and other quick recommendations for Vienna? [more inside]
posted by xicana63 around Vienna, Austria at 5:46 AM - 6 answers

Can I get a shower on arrival at Vienna International Airport? [more inside]
posted by procrastinator_general around Vienna, Austria at 7:50 PM - 5 answers

Which ski resorts in Eastern Austria would one recommend? It seems the majority of recommended Austrian ski resorts are on the Western side of the country. However, we're traveling by car from Budapest, and in our wish to keep the drive under four hours, wish to stick with Eastern Austria. Flying is not an option. Also, with English-instruction on learning how to snowboard would be a plus. One of us is very well versed with skiing resources in France, but when it comes to Austria we are clueless! [more inside]
posted by peachtree around Austria at 6:14 PM - 2 answers

Looking for recommendations of bakeries, cafes, konditorei, restaurants, etc with AMAZING sweets and pastries in Vienna. Am looking to avoid touristy places like Demel. Bonus points for places (regardless of sweet offerings) with views, like Cafe Urania. [more inside]
posted by cranberryskies around Vienna, Austria at 6:42 PM - 9 answers

Upper Austria & Salzkammergut: Recommendations for interesting places to stay, eat, see? [more inside]
posted by biffa around Austria at 4:41 AM - 5 answers

Have the New Orleans area oak trees already dropped their leaves by Thanksgiving usually? [more inside]
posted by bluesky78987 around Austria at 8:41 AM - 7 answers

My grandparents were part of a group taken to Austria as slave laborers via the Strasshof concentration camp. The last surviving member of the group remembers their destination as being "Landerthal near Blaustaden, Austria". Does anyone know where this is?
posted by Joe in Australia around Austria at 6:59 AM - 11 answers

I might go be an au pair for a friend of a friend in Austria. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous around Austria at 9:28 AM - 6 answers

Salzburg and Vienna (and day trips in Austria) for two in April. Two people from very different countries who have never met before getting to know each other. Your tips and suggestions most welcome. [more inside]
posted by zaebiz around Austria at 4:21 AM - 19 answers

Where will we be able to eat dinner in Vienna on 31 December without pre-booking? [more inside]
posted by aqsakal around Vienna, Austria at 2:54 PM - 3 answers

I'm going to be in Vienna from September 26 (early morning) - 29 (afternoon). I'm 18 years old and will be traveling with friends. What should we do/ see? I've been put in charge of figuring all this out, but apart from the obvious tourist things I don't know what's good. I guess I'm looking for more off-the-beaten-path stuff. Thank you! [more inside]
posted by howgenerica around Vienna, Austria at 4:41 PM - 10 answers

I have one free afternoon in Vienna - how should I spend it? [more inside]
posted by lindsey.nicole around Vienna, Austria at 10:06 AM - 12 answers

Pleasant towns in Austria? [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling around Austria at 4:52 PM - 6 answers

I'm spending the weekend in Vienna, running the marathon on Sunday. I've Monday free to look around the city - what would you recommend as a 'must see' for a weary, footsore sighteer?
posted by poissonrouge around Vienna, Austria at 1:34 AM - 6 answers

I'm visiting Vienna for spring break (And London for a day). What should I know? [more inside]
posted by sirion around Vienna, Austria at 5:08 PM - 19 answers

Short-term housing in Vienna: Where should I be looking to find cheap yet private (non-roommate) housing for just the month of November? I've tried Craigslist, all the housing sites I can find via Google, all the Youth Houses, and more. I'm fine with German-language sites. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain around Vienna, Austria at 2:27 PM - 1 answer

Travelling: Gruβ Gott ! What could I do in Austria and Southern Germany near Munich? [more inside]
posted by elpapacito around Austria at 10:19 AM - 7 answers