🇦🇹 Austria · Europe
Safety Austria
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Austria is among the safest countries in the world. Violent crime is very rare and the infrastructure is flawless. The main risks are tourist pickpockets in Vienna and mountain hazards (weather, avalanches).
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- No dangerous areas. Pickpocket caution around the Stephansdom, Karlsplatz and in the Vienna metro at rush hour
- In the mountains, don't go off-piste without a guide in winter (avalanche risk)
Emergency numbers
Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire department
122
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
- Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (TBE) advised for forest hiking in spring/summer
Drinking water
Excellent, drinkable tap water everywhere, sourced from mountain springs.
Mosquitoes
Present near lakes in summer, with no disease risk. Watch out for ticks in forests and meadows (FSME).
General notes
Very high-quality healthcare. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid. General emergency number 112, ambulance 144.
Women travelers
Very safe, including solo and at night in cities. Standard vigilance in party districts.
LGBTQ+ travelers
A progressive and welcoming country, marriage equality since 2019. Vienna has an active LGBTQ+ scene (Regenbogenparade). Somewhat more conservative in rural Alpine areas.
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