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On this page you will find information about travelling to and in Salzburg, public transport, gastronomy, communication.<\/p>\n

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Public Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n

The city\u2019s local transport network of buses and trains is managed by Salzburg AG. Buses run until 11 p.m., tickets can be purchased directly in the bus or\u00a0from tobacconists. A single journey is \u20ac 2.30, and a 24hour ticket costs \u20ac 5.20. If you buy the ticket from the tobacconists, a single journey is \u20ac 1.60 but you need to buy five tickets.<\/p>\n

To get to the University of applied Sciences from the city center, you can take the S-Bahn S3 which travels every 30 minutes. For detailed information click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Taxi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the city center, most of the attractions are within walking distance. If you need to call a Taxi,\u00a0the number is\u00a00043 662 8111.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Electricity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

220 V, 50 Hz
\nElectrical sockets (outlets) are one of the two European standard electrical socket types: The “Type F” German style Schuko and the “Type C” Europlug.\u00a0\u00a0Almost all sockets are Schuko, and while the Europlug socket may be found, it’s rare. If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter in order to plug in.<\/p>\n

Money:
\n<\/strong>Like other members of the European Monetary Union (EMU), Austria\u2019s currency\u00a0is the Euro. ATMs are known as Bankomaten<\/em>. They are extremely common and mostly accessible 24 hours. Look for the sign with blue and green horizontal stripes. ATMs are\u00a0linked up internationally, have English instructions and are usually limited to\u00a0daily withdrawals of \u20ac400 with credit and debit cards.
\nVisa, EuroCard and MasterCard are accepted a little more widely than American\u00a0 Express (Amex) and Diners Club, but upmarket shops, hotels and restaurants\u00a0usually\u00a0accept all cards.<\/p>\n

Taxes and Refunds:
\n<\/strong>Mehrwertsteuer <\/em>(MWST; value-added tax) in Austria is set at 20% for\u00a0most goods. Prices are always displayed inclusive of all taxes. All non-EU tourists are entitled to a refund of the MWST on single purchases\u00a0over \u20ac75. To claim the tax, a U34 form or tax-free cheque and envelope must be\u00a0completed by the shop at the time of purchase (show your passport), and then\u00a0stamped by border officials when you leave the EU. To be eligible for a tax\u00a0refund, goods must be taken out of the country within three months of the date\u00a0of purchase. The airports have a counter for payment of instant refunds. The refund is best claimed as you leave the EU, otherwise you\u00a0 will have to track down an international refund office or claim by post from\u00a0your home country.<\/p>\n

Before making a purchase, ensure the shop has the required paperwork; some\u00a0places display a \u2018Global Refund Tax Free Shopping\u2019 sticker. Also confirm the\u00a0value of the refund; it\u2019s usually advertised as 13% (which is the refund of the\u00a0 20% standard rate of value-added tax after various commissions have been taken),\u00a0though it may vary for certain categories of goods.<\/p>\n

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