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For destinations in western Austria, possibly the fastest routing is via Brussels, Köln and Stuttgart, while for Salzburg, central and eastern Austria, consider travelling via Brussels, Köln, Frankfurt and Nürnberg.

On arrival at the Austrian border drivers must purchase a vignette windscreen sticker which authorises use of the country’s autobahns. Proof of vehicle ownership (or a letter from the owner giving permission to drive the car) is necessary, as is a driving licence for British or other EU nationals. Non-EU nationals will need an International Driving Licence. A red warning triangle, first aid kit, and ‘Green Card’ third party insurance cover, are all compulsory.

Note that some of the more spectacular alpine routes are toll roads (the Silvretta and Grossglockner Hochalpenstrassen, for example), and a number of other dramatic pass roads are unsuitable for towing caravans and trailers.

Transport within Austria

Meadows adorned with ‘hairy men’ form a regular feature in Austria’s valleys