Willkommen in Österreich
Austria
To welcome someone to Austria, say Willkommen in Österreich. For a warm welcome at your home or hotel, say Herzlich willkommen. It is also called Willkommen.
Meaning: greeting to a guest (interjection)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Willkommen in Österreich | Austria |
| Herzlich willkommen | warm, everyday |
| Willkommen | everyday |
Willkommen alone works for any guest. Herzlich willkommen adds herzlich, "heartily", and is typical for hosts and hotels.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word Österreich is the German name for Austria. Austrian hosts often add Grüß Gott to the welcome.
Did you know?
- Österreich literally means "eastern realm", a name that goes back to the Middle Ages.
Examples in context
- Willkommen in Österreich!Welcome to Austria!
- Herzlich willkommen in unserem Hotel.A warm welcome to our hotel.
- Willkommen zu Hause.Welcome home.
Example conversation
A hotel receptionist, Frau Berger, greets guests Tom and Julia in Innsbruck.
- Frau BergerGrüß Gott und herzlich willkommen!Hello and a warm welcome!
- TomDanke. Wir haben ein Zimmer reserviert.Thank you. We have reserved a room.
- Frau BergerNatürlich, Ihr Zimmer ist bereit.Of course, your room is ready.
