 Carry on restrictions? |
| why can't I get simple answers to simple questions? r.e. restrictions for carryons, latist on the liquid thing. etc.... |
|
 Hotel review websites? |
| I am planning to go to Austria, can't find any good sites. What are the best hotels in Vienna and Salzburg?... |
|
 Where is krynica, austria? |
my grandfather was from there (1891). According to the manifest at Ellis island he arrived in the USA in 1907. Is the spelling correct? Or is it in another country?
Additional Details
H... |
|
 Im plannin a workin Holiday in Austrailia an need sum info Pls! i've heard u need 2Grand in ur bank? correct? |
| others have said i dont need the £2000 if i have a return ticket? pls help im very confused ha ha thanks guys! any other info is also very welcome ... |
|
 If I were to bring Levi's to Austria...? |
How would I know what size to get?
A couple of people have suggested that I should bring jeans or Levi's to Austria with me, but how would I know what size to bring, being that I am ... |
|
 How do I say, I would love to meet you in person in Austria? |
| I want to tell my lady friend in Austria that I would love to meet her in person.... |
|
 Is vienna pram friendly city? |
| i mean is it easy to get in public transport with a baby in pram ( may be as much as copenhagen is?) ( in oslo.. almost all trams have steps to get in.. not possible to commute through tram when you ... |
|
 Is urban Austria as liberal as germany? |
| while I know rural areas ar rather conservative like IN ... |
|
 Does anyone know a good bodybuilding gym in Vienna/ Austria? |
I will be moving to Vienna for 6 - 12 months and I really would like to know a good bodybuilding gym in Vienna near district No.10 since I am going to live near Keplerplatz station.
By good I ... |
|
 Are there any folk/fairy tales that are specific to Austria? |
| I love folk/fairy tales and have come across books on fairy tales from many different European countries...all except Austria! Does anyone out there know any Austrian fairy tales or know where I can ... |
|
 Saltsburg Austria Holliday? |
I am planning a trip to Austria and landing in Saltsburg. I would like to include places of interest relating to WWII. As well as other attractions.
Do you have any suggestions please.? Only ... |
|
 My daughter is moving to austria to work ( any info greatly recieved ie how medical system works cost of livin |
| she will be working in a bar 30 miles from vienna this is her first time working abroard i am in panic mode shes extatic need someone to be ... |
|
 Vienna:Karntnerstrasse:Sh... |
Can someone who lives in Austria or has visited Austria tell me what shops are in the Karntnerstrasse??
Additional Details
hey tt if you want send me some pics from Karntnerstrasse!
... |
|
|  |
Victor Meldrew |
Why does the flag of Austria appear so often by rivers / canals (even outside of Austria)? |
The Austrian flag comprises three horizontal stripes; the top and bottom stripes are red, the middle one is white. |
 |
 
Show
all answers
|
|
|
iceblendedmochajavo
 |
Red is generally for blood and war, white is for peace...
best to look up the flag on wikipedia.
It may appear near rivers/canals as bridges are mini monuments of a city. thats my only guess. |
|
foxy
 |
it is a sign to tell you which route to take when walking or climbing so we don,t get lost or take the wrong trail...there can be several different signs painted onto rocks,trees etc and then branch off where path splits,it could possibly be a path that connects to a national walkway system also |
|
Hannes
|
Hey Victor, nice question. I am from Austria and never thought of those things being Austrian flags. The legend says that during the war one warrior took off his bandage of his bloody arm. Afterwards it looked like red (his arm), white (his body) and again red. However, this has nothing to do with the flags you see and is also no plan of Austria to invade other countries. It is only used to indicate hiking routes. You do not only find it by rivers and canals indicating where you should go, but also on stones or trees. Sometimes, there is also a number near the "flag" so you can see which route you are going. |
|
Petra M
 |
Victor, it's so nice to see you live and well, I thought that car running over you did you in for sure!
The Austrian national flag (without the black eagle) is one of the oldest in Europe. You probably see these flags (as signs, plaques, etc) by rivers, canals, and other waterways to indicate that the Austrian government is maintaining them. I know they have strict water regulations and use waterways still as transportation for commercial goods, especially the Danube river and Kanal. I wouldn't be surprised if Austria worked in cooperation with neighbouring countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, etc. to keep the Danube clean and the shoreline stable. It still floods every now and then causing havoc to buildings, bridges and railway lines.
Cheers,
Petra M, Vancouver |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| | |
| Questions List |
Answers | |
| |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | | | |
4 | |
|
News
Travel Topics
Travel Forum Travel Directories
Dictionary 
Travel
Forum 
Austria 
No Spam
Adult 
Gambling
Unfinished
Deception
Plagiarism
Not English
