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Hey guys, sorry I'm typing in English, but I have some questions to ask of the Austrians that prowl this forum.
Before I start, I'd like to let everyone know of my situation. My family is Austrian, but I was born in the United States. My grandpa and grandma came to the U.S. when they learned of the numerous medical jobs available in the Midwest. My father was born and raised in America, but he spent every summer in Austria. I have loads of family members living in the Kärnten area, but have barely met most of them. (On a side note, I also have duel citizenship with Austria.)
This year, I have saved up the money and I am FINALLY making the trip to Austria. I am very exited, you have no idea. I have looked forward to this since I was a little kid. I have taken two years of German, and know how to speak it fairly fluently. (Although I can't write it to save my life: Note the English)
Now to the questions.
What are some things that you need to know when visiting Austria when it comes to language? (The German that I have been taught is the Northern German dialect, I am wondering if there are any minor Austrian variations that I need to know about.)
What are some places in Austria that you recommend visiting? (I already know that I want to visit Stefensdom, the Hofburg, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Hochosterwitz, and the Melk Abbey to name a few. I will also be spending a lot of time in the Villach area.)
Lastly I would appreciate it if you would add any other interesting things that you think it would be good to know about before visiting. Thanks for your time!
(P.S. I just read my post and I realize that I sound a lot more clueless and tourist-ish than I wanted to. I know a lot about Austria already, but I would love to get information from permanent residents. )
Before I start, I'd like to let everyone know of my situation. My family is Austrian, but I was born in the United States. My grandpa and grandma came to the U.S. when they learned of the numerous medical jobs available in the Midwest. My father was born and raised in America, but he spent every summer in Austria. I have loads of family members living in the Kärnten area, but have barely met most of them. (On a side note, I also have duel citizenship with Austria.)
This year, I have saved up the money and I am FINALLY making the trip to Austria. I am very exited, you have no idea. I have looked forward to this since I was a little kid. I have taken two years of German, and know how to speak it fairly fluently. (Although I can't write it to save my life: Note the English)
Now to the questions.
What are some things that you need to know when visiting Austria when it comes to language? (The German that I have been taught is the Northern German dialect, I am wondering if there are any minor Austrian variations that I need to know about.)
What are some places in Austria that you recommend visiting? (I already know that I want to visit Stefensdom, the Hofburg, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Hochosterwitz, and the Melk Abbey to name a few. I will also be spending a lot of time in the Villach area.)
Lastly I would appreciate it if you would add any other interesting things that you think it would be good to know about before visiting. Thanks for your time!
(P.S. I just read my post and I realize that I sound a lot more clueless and tourist-ish than I wanted to. I know a lot about Austria already, but I would love to get information from permanent residents. )
...maybe go hiking...somewhere in kärnten...they've got nice mountains there....
