Euro is the official currency in Austria. The symbol of the euro is a stylized E: €. Language The language spoken in Steyr is German. This German is more or less the same as the one used by the Germans. The only differences are accent and some vocabulary. English is also spoken in Steyr . Economy The most heavily represented sector is the manufacturing automotive parts. Dont’s Don’t assume everyone can speak English Don’t dress down The Austrians are a dressy, polished nation and enjoy getting dressed up to go out in the evening. Don’t order tap water, high-quality tap water draining straight off the Alps Don’t get drunk in public, locals do not appreciate anybody being drunk in public. Don’t forget the Vienna Card Don’t talk politics, The localsdon’t appreciate jokes about the Nazi past of Germany and Austria Don’t leave tips on the table Getting around Easy to use, inexpensive and punctual, Vienna’s public transport network is fast and efficient, a trip from the outskirts to the centre takes half an hour. Health systems The hospital Steyr is a center of gravity hospital. The Steyr School of General Health and Nursing offers a degree in nursing science and a training for a certified nurse. The oldest part is the 1916 castle-like old building. Since 1935, the hospital has been continuously expanded. Energy Outside view of the biomass heating plant Steyr Steyr has a district heating system which supplies the bulk of the buildings and industry with renewable energy. The thermal energy comes from the biomass heating plant Steyr. Emergency numbers Police: 133 Ambulance / rescue: tel. 144 Emergency doctor: tel. 141 European emergency: tel. 112 Med doctor’s hotline for visitors (0-24): tel. +43-1-513 95 95 Evening and weekend dental service (taped service): tel. +43-1-512 20 78 Evening and Sunday drugstores (0-24): tel. 1455