The eastern part of the country is mainly the Danube Valley and the lowlands, the north is forested and the Alps occupy the western and southern parts of Austria. There are however regional variations in the German language. English is widely spoken within the tourist industry. The Climate Austria has a typical moderate continental climate with warm, many times hot, summer days and cool summer nights. Temperatures and rainfall are dependent on altitude, but in general, the valleys enjoy the winter snow from December to March, from November to May in higher altitudes, and at about 2,50 meters and above, snow is permanent.
ATMs are available throughout the country.
The Main Post Office in Vienna is open 24 hours a day. International calls can be made from these pay phones. Austrian telephones are connected to the direct dialing system. Toll is payable on a number of mountain roads and road tunnels.