Caravan and Campsites in Austria

Austria

Unforgettable, unrivalled Austria

Forget the stereotypical images of Austria of Lederhosen, the Sound of Music and yodelling! Welcome to a whole new world of fun-filled holidays, from blissful relaxation to action-packed adventure. In summer, Austria adopts the motto "from the hills to the spas" and becomes a vast summer playground of fun! And Austria's great value will astound you! With more regional flight connections than ever before, visit Austria - the most charming holiday destination - just a short flight away!

Sights & Attractions

Austria boasts an incredible wealth of remarkable buildings of great architectural and historic value including churches, monasteries, fortresses, castles, palaces, museums, and burgher houses to name but a few. Austria is also famous for its scenic attractions. Revel in the beauty of snow-capped peaks, roaring waterfalls, secluded nature parks, and emerald-green lakes.

Driving with a Caravan or Campervan

All vehicles with a weight of more than 3.5 t must be equipped with an on-board device, the so-called GO-Box. This weight only applies to the vehicle towing the caravan/camper van.

Camping and Caravanning in Austria

The toll system, which does not require the driver to stop or use a certain lane while the toll is collected, has been in operation since 1st January 2004. The system is as simple as can be; it consists of two components visible to the driver – the toll gantries and the on-board units. Drivers are obliged to install the so-called GO-Boxes in their vehicles. The size of the GO-Box is that of cigarette box. It ensures accurate toll collection from inside the vehicle. Communication of the small unit that is mounted on the inside of the windscreen and the toll gantries is based on microwave technology.

Where is the GO-Box available?
The GO-Box is available from circa 220 GO-service and sales outlets (mostly Petrol- and Service Stations) in Austria and neighbouring countries.

How much does a GO-Box cost?
The GO-Box is available for a one-off processing fee of € 5 (£3.30) including 20% VAT. The relevant vehicles are then broken down into three categories and toll is calculated on the basis of the number of axles, currently from € 0.13 (£ 0.09) per kilometre.

What does it cost to install it?
Installation is free, as the driver can easily and quickly mount it him-/herself. The GO-Box is simply glued onto the windscreen with the attached adhesive tape.

User-friendly:
The driver can easily and quickly mount the GO Box himself/herself to the vehicle. Tolls are charged electronically; either from a credit stored in the GO-Box (pre-pay) or by deducting the amount easily and conveniently from a debit, credit or petrol card at a later date (post-pay).

Reliable:
EUROPPASS benefits from a partnership with its Italian parent company, Autostrade. Safe transmission between GO-Box and toll gantry ensures that tolls are collected reliably. The distance between the GO-Boxes inside the individual vehicles and the toll gantries is short and with sound technology. The system therefore guarantees to register every passage of a vehicle subject to toll. As such, the GO-Box provides a highly effective system in avoiding toll dodging.