Austria–Germany border, International border between Austria and Germany in Central Europe
The Austria–Germany border runs 816 kilometers from Lake Constance in the west through the Alps to the Bohemian Forest in the east. It passes through mountains, river valleys, and lakes, separating Bavaria from Tyrol, Salzburg, and Upper Austria.
The current border line was finalized in 1972 after the Austrian State Treaty of 1955 restored the country's independence. Earlier, territorial changes during and after World War II had repeatedly redrawn the region.
German-speaking communities on both sides of the border maintain regular exchanges through regional festivals, markets, and educational programs throughout the year.
Under the Schengen Agreement, you can cross most points freely between the two countries without expecting controls. Occasionally, temporary border checks are introduced for certain events, usually with short wait times.
Two Austrian communities, Jungholz and Kleinwalsertal, are reachable only through German roads and thus use the German telephone code and power grid. Residents lead daily lives that effortlessly connect both countries.
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