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Generally speaking – the traditional Austrian cuisine is not veggie-friendly, nor very healthy. There is a lot of meat, delicious sweet dishes and very often alcohol. Besides that, many international restaurants made their way to become very famous and appreciated (e.g. Italian or Indian cuisine).
Hint: as not all Austrian restaurants offer English speaking menus, don’t be afraid to ask if you’re not sure about the ingredients. Nobody feels offended when you say that you’re a veggie and that you don’t want to eat meat. Nevertheless, use your stay in Austria to try as many food as possible!
When it comes to drinking, Austria offers a wide range of different wines or beers across the country. There is also a small brewery in Schärding, that you can visit: https://www.brauerei-baumgartner.at/brauerei/brauereibesichtigung/ (in German only)
Besides that, the water quality is really good and you can drink the water almost everywhere directly from the tap. It’s also common to order tap water in a restaurant, and only a small service fee will be charged. Austrians also like to go to coffeehouses instead of restaurants to enjoy themselves.
Tipping in Austria is fairly common, but only under certain circumstances. Restaurants and hotels occasionally include a service charge in the final bill, so you need to check before leaving a tip, but in most cases you’ll have to tip separately. If service exceeds expectations, a small gesture of appreciation is always acceptable. One thing to keep in mind is to always hand the tip to the server versus leaving it on the table.
Additional locations to visit:
A town in lower Bavaria, where many Frauscher employees live. Easily reachable from Schärding by train or bike (along the river Inn). Extended shop-opening hours in the evenings and on the weekends.
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