Austria is marking a public holiday on Monday for Pfingsten or Pentecost.
Over the long weekend, people have been basking in warm temperatures, with highs of 25-31C across Austria.
And forecasters predict that it will remain hot this week – so make sure to drink plenty of fluids and stock up on sunscreen.
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The heat spell is down to a high-pressure system dubbed "Zeno" that is currently hovering over western Europe.
Temperatures will climb to around 32C on Wednesday, Geosphere Austria predicted.
Meteorologists issued a yellow warning for heat in large parts of the country.
After a slight drop in temperatures on Thursday – which will be a welcome relief for those suffering from the heat – temperatures close to the 30C mark are expected again on Friday.
Amid the heat, thunderstorms and showers are possible, particularly from the Mühlviertel towards the Eisenwurzen region.
In neighbouring Germany, the heatwave is expected to peak on Tuesday when temperatures could "even reach 35C in some places," according to climatologist Karsten Brandt.
Brandt told German newspaper Bild that the air temperature could feel more like 40C.
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