Come out of the airport following exit signs "ausfart"
Take the centre lane as you approach the traffic lights - sign posted A1/A10
Go under the underpass and take the signs for Villach A1/E55/E60
At the next roundabout go straight on under the bridge and turn immediate right to Villach onto the A1/A10
After approximately 1 mile take the right fork A10 to Villach.
Stay on the A10 sign posted Villach for 40 miles, passing signs for Eban, Altenmark and Wergrain, then take the exit to Flachau 163.
At the roundabout turn left. Sign posted Flachau.
Pass Supermarket on your right
Pass the first right sign posted Acherjet Lift station.
Take the second right, signposted Griessenkarweg.
Continue along the straight road towards the mountain.
Then the road goes up the mountain and you pass Hotel Santa Barbara
The apartment house is just round the corner from this hotel.
Click here for a google map to plan your own route or the AA routeplanner.
Driving Tips in Austria
A toll sticker must be displayed to be able too drive on the motorways these can be bought from many petrol station or tobacconists. There are also some major motorways where you will need to pay further tolls.
A few important things to remember when driving in Austria:
- a valid driving license & passport or ID should be with you at all times.
- you drive on the right so at roundabouts you give way to left traffic
- seat belts are compulsary as they are in the UK
- dipped headlights must be used during the day
- speed limits on motorways are 130 km
- as in the UK no mobile phones unless handsfree
- parking on road - always on the right cars must not face the traffic.
Other information on driving in Austria can be found on RAC or AA websites