The Alps, ski resorts, the palaces of Vienna, ancient cities, the birthplace of Mozart, Baroque architecture, lakes, the world's largest ice cave, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with views of glaciers, Tyrolean villages with traditional culture.
The land of mountains and waters, the country of streams
The land of mountains and waters, the country of streams,
The land of arable lands and grey cathedrals,
The land of the hammers is forever rich -
Fatherland of sons and daughters.
The people are fascinated by your beauty,
O much-praised Austria!
Scorched by the enmity of wild disputes,
You are the center of the lands, a witness of bloody battles,
Like a strong heart, you are gentle.
You carry from the early days of brave ancestors
The priceless cargo of their lofty messages,
O Austria, tested many times!
We stand with courage in the coming years,
Look: we walk freely, with faith,
We meet wealth with joy in our work.
Let us, sisters and brothers, sing in unison,
Fatherland, I swear allegiance to you,
O much-adored Austria!
Music: attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (from the "Masonic Cantata," 1791), but the modern musicological version is the work of Johann Holzer. Orchestral arrangement by Max Schönherr.
Lyrics: written by Paula von Preradovich, approved in 1947 following a competition.
Feature: On July 12, 2011, a change was made to the text - a mention of "daughters" (Töchter) was added for gender equality (previously there was only Söhne - "sons").
01.01 New Year
January 06.01, Epiphany
Easter Monday
May 01.05, Labor Day
Ascension (May/June)
Pentecost (May/June)
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
June 26.10, National Day
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
26.12, St. Stephen's Day
112, single emergency number
122, fire department
133 police
144, emergency medical care
141, emergency medical care
120, ÖAMTC roadside assistance
123, ARBÖ roadside assistance
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer
– Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis
– Franz Schubert, composer
– Gustav Klimt, artist
– Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and politician
– Niki Lauda, racing driver, world champion
– mowing the lawn and making noise on Sunday is a violation of the “Ruhetag”
– using Nazi symbols or salutes is a criminal offense
- cross private lands outside of designated trails
– swim in fountains and historical ponds
– take photographs in the buildings of ministries and military facilities
– When meeting, a firm handshake and eye contact are customary.
– The polite form of address “Sie” is retained even after a long acquaintance
– In restaurants and cafes, it is customary to greet the staff upon entering and say goodbye upon leaving.
– In the Alpine regions, tourists are asked to keep noise down near pastures and private homes.
– In public transport, give up your seat to the elderly and women.
– In the mountains, traditions are respected; photographing people without permission is not accepted.
First (in the world)
– The world's first international treaty on permanent neutrality (Austrian State Treaty, 1955)
– The world's first Alpine national park with glacier protection (Hohe Tauern, 1981)
– The world's first museum dedicated to the history of psychoanalysis (Freud Museum, Vienna)
– The world's first state project to integrate classical music into the school curriculum
– The world's first international competition for young conductors (Jeunesse Musicales Conducting Competition)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest concentration of classical composers per capita
– The highest proportion of the population attending classical music concerts
– The highest density of ski slopes per square kilometer
– The highest share of organic agriculture among Central European countries
– The highest share of hydropower in the electricity generation structure is in the Alpine region
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most famous brands of classical music (Mozart, Strauss, Haydn)
– One of the most stable winter tourism markets
– One of the most popular cultural tourism routes in Europe (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck)
– One of the highest standards of living in the world
– One of the most developed markets for eco-transport (electric trains, bicycle infrastructure)
– One of the most active participants in international peacekeeping missions
– One of the most stable levels of democracy in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– Vienna has the highest real estate prices among Central European cities
– The highest proportion of elderly population among countries with a population of less than 10 million (in some years)
– The highest density of tourists per capita is in the winter season
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal unemployment in tourist regions
– One of the highest food price levels in the EU
– One of the highest levels of dependence on external tourism
– Some of the highest levels of air pollution in the valleys during winter (due to inversion)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to glacier melting in Europe
– greeting / Guten Tag / guten tag
– gratitude / Danke / danke
– please / Bitte / bitte
– sorry / Entschuldigung / entschuldigung
– Where is the train station…? / Where is the train station…?
– How much does the ticket cost? / Wie viel kostet das Ticket? / vi fil kostet das tiket
– pharmacy / Apotheke / apoteke
– I need a doctor / Ich brauche einen Arzt / ich brauhe aynen artst
– I need help / Ich brauche Hilfe / ich brauhe hilfe
– call the police / Rufen Sie die Polizei / rufen zi di politsai
– Call an ambulance / Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen / rufen zi aynen krankenwagen
– Very tasty! / Sehr lecker! / zeer lekker
– the bill, please / Die Rechnung, bitte / di rechnung, bitte
– toast / Prost! (To your health!) / prost
– joke / Servus! (Hello/Bye, in Austrian) / servus
First (in the world)
– The world's first international treaty on permanent neutrality (Austrian State Treaty, 1955)
– The world's first Alpine national park with glacier protection (Hohe Tauern, 1981)
– The world's first museum dedicated to the history of psychoanalysis (Freud Museum, Vienna)
– The world's first state project to integrate classical music into the school curriculum
– The world's first international competition for young conductors (Jeunesse Musicales Conducting Competition)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest concentration of classical composers per capita
– The highest proportion of the population attending classical music concerts
– The highest density of ski slopes per square kilometer
– The highest share of organic agriculture among Central European countries
– The highest share of hydropower in the electricity generation structure is in the Alpine region
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most famous brands of classical music (Mozart, Strauss, Haydn)
– One of the most stable winter tourism markets
– One of the most popular cultural tourism routes in Europe (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck)
– One of the highest standards of living in the world
– One of the most developed markets for eco-transport (electric trains, bicycle infrastructure)
– One of the most active participants in international peacekeeping missions
– One of the most stable levels of democracy in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– Vienna has the highest real estate prices among Central European cities
– The highest proportion of elderly population among countries with a population of less than 10 million (in some years)
– The highest density of tourists per capita is in the winter season
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal unemployment in tourist regions
– One of the highest food price levels in the EU
– One of the highest levels of dependence on external tourism
– Some of the highest levels of air pollution in the valleys during winter (due to inversion)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to glacier melting in Europe
It is customary to discuss:
– Classical music and composers (Mozart, Strauss)
– Alps and ski resorts
– Viennese architecture and museums
– Coffee culture
– Traditions of balls
It is not accepted to discuss:
– The theme of Nazism and the Second World War
– Politics and immigration
- Personal income
- Historical conflicts
– skiing in the Alps
– hiking in the mountains
– visit castles
– listen to music in Vienna
– wine tasting in the Wachau Valley
The Alps, ski resorts, the palaces of Vienna, ancient cities, the birthplace of Mozart, Baroque architecture, lakes, the world's largest ice cave, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with views of glaciers, Tyrolean villages with traditional culture.
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The land of mountains and waters, the country of streams
The land of mountains and waters, the country of streams,
The land of arable lands and grey cathedrals,
The land of the hammers is forever rich -
Fatherland of sons and daughters.
The people are fascinated by your beauty,
O much-praised Austria!
Scorched by the enmity of wild disputes,
You are the center of the lands, a witness of bloody battles,
Like a strong heart, you are gentle.
You carry from the early days of brave ancestors
The priceless cargo of their lofty messages,
O Austria, tested many times!
We stand with courage in the coming years,
Look: we walk freely, with faith,
We meet wealth with joy in our work.
Let us, sisters and brothers, sing in unison,
Fatherland, I swear allegiance to you,
O much-adored Austria!
Music: attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (from the "Masonic Cantata," 1791), but the modern musicological version is the work of Johann Holzer. Orchestral arrangement by Max Schönherr.
Lyrics: written by Paula von Preradovich, approved in 1947 following a competition.
Feature: On July 12, 2011, a change was made to the text - a mention of "daughters" (Töchter) was added for gender equality (previously there was only Söhne - "sons").
01.01 New Year
January 06.01, Epiphany
Easter Monday
May 01.05, Labor Day
Ascension (May/June)
Pentecost (May/June)
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
June 26.10, National Day
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
26.12, St. Stephen's Day
112, single emergency number
122, fire department
133 police
144, emergency medical care
141, emergency medical care
120, ÖAMTC roadside assistance
123, ARBÖ roadside assistance
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer
– Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis
– Franz Schubert, composer
– Gustav Klimt, artist
– Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and politician
– Niki Lauda, racing driver, world champion
– mowing the lawn and making noise on Sunday is a violation of the “Ruhetag”
– using Nazi symbols or salutes is a criminal offense
- cross private lands outside of designated trails
– swim in fountains and historical ponds
– take photographs in the buildings of ministries and military facilities
– When meeting, a firm handshake and eye contact are customary.
– The polite form of address “Sie” is retained even after a long acquaintance
– In restaurants and cafes, it is customary to greet the staff upon entering and say goodbye upon leaving.
– In the Alpine regions, tourists are asked to keep noise down near pastures and private homes.
– In public transport, give up your seat to the elderly and women.
– In the mountains, traditions are respected; photographing people without permission is not accepted.
– greeting / Guten Tag / guten tag
– gratitude / Danke / danke
– please / Bitte / bitte
– sorry / Entschuldigung / entschuldigung
– Where is the train station…? / Where is the train station…?
– How much does the ticket cost? / Wie viel kostet das Ticket? / vi fil kostet das tiket
– pharmacy / Apotheke / apoteke
– I need a doctor / Ich brauche einen Arzt / ich brauhe aynen artst
– I need help / Ich brauche Hilfe / ich brauhe hilfe
– call the police / Rufen Sie die Polizei / rufen zi di politsai
– Call an ambulance / Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen / rufen zi aynen krankenwagen
– Very tasty! / Sehr lecker! / zeer lekker
– the bill, please / Die Rechnung, bitte / di rechnung, bitte
– toast / Prost! (To your health!) / prost
– joke / Servus! (Hello/Bye, in Austrian) / servus
First (in the world)
– The world's first international treaty on permanent neutrality (Austrian State Treaty, 1955)
– The world's first Alpine national park with glacier protection (Hohe Tauern, 1981)
– The world's first museum dedicated to the history of psychoanalysis (Freud Museum, Vienna)
– The world's first state project to integrate classical music into the school curriculum
– The world's first international competition for young conductors (Jeunesse Musicales Conducting Competition)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest concentration of classical composers per capita
– The highest proportion of the population attending classical music concerts
– The highest density of ski slopes per square kilometer
– The highest share of organic agriculture among Central European countries
– The highest share of hydropower in the electricity generation structure is in the Alpine region
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most famous brands of classical music (Mozart, Strauss, Haydn)
– One of the most stable winter tourism markets
– One of the most popular cultural tourism routes in Europe (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck)
– One of the highest standards of living in the world
– One of the most developed markets for eco-transport (electric trains, bicycle infrastructure)
– One of the most active participants in international peacekeeping missions
– One of the most stable levels of democracy in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– Vienna has the highest real estate prices among Central European cities
– The highest proportion of elderly population among countries with a population of less than 10 million (in some years)
– The highest density of tourists per capita is in the winter season
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of seasonal unemployment in tourist regions
– One of the highest food price levels in the EU
– One of the highest levels of dependence on external tourism
– Some of the highest levels of air pollution in the valleys during winter (due to inversion)
– One of the highest levels of vulnerability to glacier melting in Europe
It is customary to discuss:
– Classical music and composers (Mozart, Strauss)
– Alps and ski resorts
– Viennese architecture and museums
– Coffee culture
– Traditions of balls
It is not accepted to discuss:
– The theme of Nazism and the Second World War
– Politics and immigration
- Personal income
- Historical conflicts
– skiing in the Alps
– hiking in the mountains
– visit castles
– listen to music in Vienna
– wine tasting in the Wachau Valley