United Kingdom
Travel
There are a variety of ways of travelling to the UK. We have listed links and advice.
Flights
Fly from Vienna to:
London Heathrow - direct flights with Austrian Airways and British Airways.
London Gatwick - direct flights with EasyJet
Birmingham/Manchester - connecting flights with Lufthansa
Fly from Vienna (Bratislava) to:
London Gatwick/Stansted - direct flights with RyanAir
Fly from Salzburg to:
London Gatwick - British Midland and British Airways
London Stansted - RyanAir
Fly from Linz/Graz/Klagenfurt to:
London Stansted
Rail to the United Kingdom
It is once again possible to travel to the United Kingdom by rail. We are still working out the details but it involves changing in Cologne or Frankfurt and again in Bruxelles.
Outward journey
Sleeper from Vienna to Cologne
IC Cologne to Brussels
Eurostar to London
Return journey
Depart London St Pancras at 08.27
Arrive Vienna at 23.23
Further details can be obtained from Deutsche Bundesbahn
Motorrail
Verona, Alessandria, Trieste, Bolzano (Italy), Munich (Germany), Villach, Salzburg, Innsbruck (Austria) to Düsseldorf (Germany)
DB AutoZug is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, German Railways. They have some really special offers. Some services run all year round, not just in summer.
Motoring in the United Kingdom
Crossing the English Channel can be done by either using Eurotunnel or one of the many ferries which operate from France, Belgium and Holland to various ports in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom, we drive on the left-hand side of the road, so the steering wheel is on the right. However the pedals are in the same position as in left-handed cars, with the accelerator on the right. The gears and almost always the handbrake is operated with the left hand.
Fuel is expensive and there appears to be more traffic on the roads than in Austria. Some country lanes are very narrow.
Most information you will need can be found on the following sites.You can find out all the rules about driving in Britain in the UK Highway Code. To drive in Britain legally, you must follow the rules and regulations set out in the Highway Code very carefully.
Parking in Britain can be very complicated. There are lots of different regulations to follow, and sometimes it can be hard knowing where you can park.
Congestion zone chargeIf you're planning on driving through London, you'll probably be affected by the Congestion Zone Charge.
If you want to drive in Britain, you must have a valid, full driving license or driving permit.
Driving in Britain for mobility, hearing or visually impaired or disabled people
Find out about accessible road maps, Britain's service areas, disabled parking spaces and who to contact if you have motoring difficulties here.
Low Emission ZoneFrom February 2008, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will be introduced across London. The aim of the scheme is to improve air quality in the city by deterring the most polluting vehicles from driving in the area.
Buses, tubes and more about getting around in London available on the London Transport site.
Experience a wide range of cultural and social events including; concerts, wine tastings, lectures, film evenings, excursions and social gatherings.
