🇦🇹Austria
Europe· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Vienna
Population
9,198,214
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Allemand, Langage des signes
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+43
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Area
83,883.87 km²
Government
Federal parliamentary republic
National day
October 26 - National Day
Internet domain
.at
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About
Austria is a federal republic in Central Europe, a member of the EU and eurozone. It is renowned for the Alps, rich culture, and developed economy. Vienna, its capital, is a major cultural hub.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night in Vienna
- Protect personal belongings in crowded places
Terrorism(Low)
- Moderate vigilance, follow authorities' advice
Transport
- Use official taxi apps
- Validate tickets
Natural risks(Alpine risks: avalanches, seasonal floods)
- Check weather alerts in the mountains
Health(Excellent healthcare system)
- Recommended travel insurance
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Register with the travelers' registry
- Follow COVID rules if applicable
- Have health insurance
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
5-10% at restaurants, round up the bill
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Austria
Tom Van Dyck
Point de vue panoramique
Austria
Michael Pointner
Point de vue panoramique
Austria
Wolfgang Weiser
Point de vue panoramique
Austria
Róbert Nyulasi
Point de vue panoramique
Austria
Wolfgang Weiser
Monument emblématique
Austria
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Monument emblématique
Austria
Pham Ngoc Anh
Monument emblématique
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Martin Moorland
Monument emblématique
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Simon Berger
Monument emblématique
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Czapp Árpád
Site UNESCO
Austria
Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz
Site UNESCO
Austria
Valentin Ivantsov
Site UNESCO
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Resul Muslu
Site UNESCO
Austria
irenefilms
Site UNESCO
Austria
Julia Sakelli
Parc national
Austria
Patrick
Parc national
Austria
Volker Kaes
Centre historique
Austria
Laura Chouette
Centre historique
Austria
Laura Chouette
Centre historique
Austria
Laura Chouette
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