https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed ÖBB is raising prices for standard tickets and Vorteilscards from December, but the cheapest Sparschiene starting prices are set to remain unchanged. https://www.thelocal.at/20260704/what-austrian-travellers-need-to-know-about-the-obb-ticket-price-increases Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:11:21 +0200 what-austrian-travellers-need-to-know-about-the-obb-ticket-price-increases From the West line to cross-border corridors, rail works in Austria will affect commuters and long-distance travellers throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251231/how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:44:59 +0100 how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 From phone use to riding home after drinks, cycling in Austria is full of myths. Here’s what the rules really say and how to avoid fines. https://www.thelocal.at/20250508/bikes-booze-and-sidewalks-10-cycling-myths-you-shouldnt-believe-in-austria Thu, 08 May 2025 14:48:58 +0200 bikes-booze-and-sidewalks-10-cycling-myths-you-shouldnt-believe-in-austria When it comes to driving in Austria, it’s not just traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a surprising list of items you’re not allowed to carry - or at least not allowed to carry freely - in your car. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250409/listed-the-items-you-cant-carry-in-your-car-in-austria Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:29:49 +0200 listed-the-items-you-cant-carry-in-your-car-in-austria Salzburg’s visitor numbers are rising again, and the mayor wants ‘smaller adjustments’ to ease pressure for locals, without entry fees or formal caps https://www.thelocal.at/20260203/how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100 how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps Vienna is heading into a construction-heavy 2026, with months of closures and diversions planned across trains, underground lines, and trams. Commuters will need patience and careful planning. https://www.thelocal.at/20251230/what-vienna-residents-need-to-know-about-transport-works-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:34:11 +0100 what-vienna-residents-need-to-know-about-transport-works-in-2026 When using the U-Bahn subway system in Vienna, you should keep certain things in mind if you want to avoid paying fines or having Viennese locals rolling their eyes at you. https://www.thelocal.at/20240312/the-essential-rules-you-need-to-know-for-using-viennas-u-bahn Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:07:29 +0100 the-essential-rules-you-need-to-know-for-using-viennas-u-bahn The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind. https://www.thelocal.at/20251127/how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0100 how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years From e-bikes to moped cars, here's what you are allowed to drive without a license and the rules you should keep in mind. https://www.thelocal.at/20240619/what-types-of-vehicles-can-you-drive-without-a-licence-in-austria Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:15:06 +0200 what-types-of-vehicles-can-you-drive-without-a-licence-in-austria From 2026, Austria’s roads will look different: e-mopeds won't be allowed on cycle paths, new safety standards will apply to so-called 'micromobility' vehicles, and cities will gain new powers to monitor car access. https://www.thelocal.at/20251016/what-austrias-new-road-laws-will-change-for-e-scooters-and-electric-bikes Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:54:36 +0200 what-austrias-new-road-laws-will-change-for-e-scooters-and-electric-bikes October in Austria brings behind-the-scenes rule changes alongside marquee events. Expect stricter FinanzOnline logins, IBAN name checks and an airport border system rollout, plus Vienna’s museum marathon and National Day highlights. https://www.thelocal.at/20250922/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:32:13 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 BMW says a starter fault could, in rare cases, cause overheating and fires, with nearly 19,000 cars in Austria due for free repairs. Here’s who is likely affected and what to do now. https://www.thelocal.at/20250926/what-austrias-bmw-drivers-need-to-know-as-18951-vehicles-face-recall Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:56:12 +0200 what-austrias-bmw-drivers-need-to-know-as-18951-vehicles-face-recall Austria’s government announced it will move forward with a controversial motorway project that includes a tunnel under a national park, in a decision strongly opposed by environmental groups. https://www.thelocal.at/20250926/austria-greenlights-motorway-project-despite-environmental-objections Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:28:13 +0200 austria-greenlights-motorway-project-despite-environmental-objections Austria is weighing tweaks to its flight ticket tax while Vienna Airport plans fee cuts in 2026. Here’s what travellers and airlines in the country should know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250919/explained-will-austria-lower-its-aviation-taxes Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:15:36 +0200 explained-will-austria-lower-its-aviation-taxes An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade. https://www.thelocal.at/20250919/historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:27:17 +0200 historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Across Austria, operators have confirmed fare increases through 2025 and into early 2026, citing inflation, energy costs and subsidy cuts. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250917/how-austrias-public-transport-fare-rises-will-hit-commuters-and-day-trippers Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:12:31 +0200 how-austrias-public-transport-fare-rises-will-hit-commuters-and-day-trippers Salzburg will hike city public transport fares from the start of next year, with day and single tickets edging up as well as weekly and monthly passes. So what changes and how will the prices compares to other parts of Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20250916/what-salzburg-commuters-need-to-know-about-transport-price-hikes Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:01:23 +0200 what-salzburg-commuters-need-to-know-about-transport-price-hikes Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air will shut down its base at Vienna-Schwechat in two phases, ending operations entirely in March 2026, so what passengers need to know? https://www.thelocal.at/20250910/what-vienna-travellers-need-to-know-as-wizz-air-winds-down-austria-flights Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:54:28 +0200 what-vienna-travellers-need-to-know-as-wizz-air-winds-down-austria-flights Vienna will raise the price of its annual public transport ticket to €467 on January 1st 2026, ending the long-running €365 offer. Single journey as well as time-limited tickets are also becoming more expensive. https://www.thelocal.at/20250901/end-of-e1-a-day-travel-vienna-announces-e467-annual-pass-from-january-2026 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:12:03 +0200 end-of-e1-a-day-travel-vienna-announces-e467-annual-pass-from-january-2026 With summer works largely complete, many of Vienna’s tram and underground lines are back on track. But fresh disruptions are planned for the autumn. Here’s what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250828/what-vienna-commuters-need-to-know-about-tram-and-u-bahn-disruptions-this-autumn Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:07:01 +0200 what-vienna-commuters-need-to-know-about-tram-and-u-bahn-disruptions-this-autumn