Organize your stay Tyrol
Money Tyrol
Euro zone Europeans don't need to change money, as Italians and Austrians adopted the single currency in 2002. For non-Europeans, you'll find exchange offices at airports and in major cities. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, even for small amounts.
Budget & Tips Tyrol
Accommodation and leisure activities (especially in winter) will make up the bulk of your expenses. Fuel prices are almost the same as in France. The standard of living in Tyrol is generally high. Discounts on visits to public places for children, families, senior citizens and students.
Passport and visas Tyrol
As elsewhere in Europe, an identity card is sufficient to cross the border for Europeans staying less than 3 months. When flying, you'll need to show your identity papers, but in the car, checks are virtually non-existent.
Driver's license Tyrol
A French or European driving license is of course valid throughout Tyrol without any additional formalities.
Health Tyrol
The EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) is recognized in Italy and Austria.
Spoken languages Tyrol
You can practice Italian and German, but also English, which is spoken by many people. You can also discover Ladin, a language of the Rhaeto-Romanic group, like Romansh and Friulian, recognized as a regional language. It's one of the rarest languages in Europe! It is spoken in Trentino-Alto Adige, and more specifically in Val Badia, Val di Fassa and Val Gardena (4% of the population).
Electricity and measurements Tyrol
No need for adapters, the electrical outlets are the same as in France. We weigh in grams/kilograms. Measure distances in meters/kilometers. We measure temperature in degrees Celsius.
Luggage Tyrol
In summer, your wardrobe should be comfortable and versatile for hiking, biking, and maybe even some water sports. Don't forget a good pair of walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. As the weather can change rapidly, it's also a good idea to bring a raincoat. In winter, pack thick layers and the essentials: hat, gloves and scarf.
