Act Like A Local in Austria
If you will be arriving in Austria in the winter, blend with the locals by trying out their ‘Kaffeehauser’ or their coffee houses. There are many coffee houses in the country and these places take part in Austrian culture as those coffee spots can be dated back to hundred years back where artists, literates, and well-known forward thinkers go. So don’t miss out on invitations over coffee!
When it gets warmer in Austria, some dining and drinking places spill over to public areas with some inexpensive permit to operate in pavements, parking areas, and squares. Here you may find places to drink beer and hang out.
Another great way to be introduced to the lifestyle of a local is by joining a local-lead city tour. A leisure walk with a local tour guide might actually help you out in getting around locals and in going from places to places within the city. Local tour guides may even help reveal the different sides of the countryside and the cities in the country both good and bad.
DO’s |
DONT’s |
Give a firm handshake when greeting |
Don’t invade personal spaces in public |
Maintain eye-contact when conversing |
Don’t randomly touch or approach someone |
Open topics about Austrian regional diversity |
Don't miss out an invitation to have coffee |
Join a local-led tour |
Don't expect many shops to open on Sundays |
Try out coffee houses within the city |
Don't mistake Austria for Germany |
Get familiar with public transport |
Don’t forget to tip waiters |