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Visiting Austria
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Top Attractions in Austria
The most iconic and unmissable experiences this country has to offer.
UNESCO World Heritage
Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn Palace is Austria's most visited attraction, a Baroque masterpiece of 1,441 rooms set within 160 hectares of formal gardens in the heart of Vienna. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburgs, the palace reached its present form under Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Visitors can tour 45 state rooms and climb to the Gloriette belvedere for panoramic views across the city.
UNESCO World Heritage
Vienna Historic Centre
The historic inner city of Vienna (Innere Stadt) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing medieval Gothic, Baroque, and 19th-century imperial architecture within a compact, walkable core. The Ringstrasse boulevard, completed in the 1860s on the site of the old city walls, lines up the Vienna State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and the Natural History Museum in a sweeping arc around the old city. At its heart, the Gothic spires of St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) have presided over Viennese life since the 14th century.
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Health & Safety
Health & Emergency Info
Before You Travel
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. Vaccine recommendations and health risks At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest vaccine recommendations for Austria see where to get vaccines and whether
Full health advice (FCDO) →Emergency Numbers
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Ambulance144
Fire122
Health information sourced from UK FCDO. Always consult a travel health professional before departure.
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Travel Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Austria
Entry requirements vary by passport. Check the requirements for your specific passport on the Austria page at Yoogo.
Austria uses the euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted in cities, hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, though some smaller cafes, markets, and rural businesses still prefer cash, so it is worth carrying some euros when travelling outside major centres.
Austria is considered one of the safest countries in Europe, with low rates of violent crime. Standard precautions apply in crowded tourist areas of Vienna and Salzburg, such as being mindful of pickpockets, but visitors can generally move around with ease day and night.
Austria has an excellent rail network, with frequent and punctual trains connecting Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, and most regional centres. Within cities, trams, buses, and the Vienna U-Bahn (metro) provide comprehensive coverage, and intercity buses fill gaps in the rail network for smaller towns.
Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) offer comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, and lower accommodation prices than the summer peak. Summer (June to August) is ideal for alpine hiking and lake swimming, while winter (December to February) brings world-class skiing and traditional Christmas markets.
German is the official language of Austria. English is widely spoken in Vienna, Salzburg, and other major tourist destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, and museums, though a few words of German are appreciated in smaller towns and rural areas.
No vaccinations are required for entry into Austria. Routine immunisations such as measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus should be up to date, and travellers spending time outdoors in forested areas may wish to discuss tick-borne encephalitis vaccination with their doctor before travelling.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving around 10% is standard practice; you tell the server the total you wish to pay when settling the bill rather than leaving cash on the table. In taxis, rounding up the fare to the nearest euro is the normal gesture.
Austria has strong 4G and 5G coverage across cities and most tourist regions, with only the most remote alpine areas experiencing limited signal. Travellers with compatible devices can purchase an Austria eSIM before departure through providers such as Airalo, making it straightforward to activate data on arrival without needing a physical SIM card.