Austria Travel Risk Overview
Is Austria safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Austria scores 22/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Austria Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Austria has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 22 out of 100 (low risk tier); city-level files are available for 58 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Austria, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
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Austria maintains a low risk safety profile with a US State Department advisory level 1 and a baseline composite score of 22 out of 100. Current active alerts include an ongoing drought affecting the country, alongside a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 UTC
How safe is Austria to visit in 2026?
Austria currently sits at 22/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Travelers can usually treat Austria as a low-friction destination with standard precautions; the per-city files below cover any city-specific concerns. The full live US State Department advisory text for Austria, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Vienna, Attnang-Puchheim, Villach), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (29/100) and natural hazards (25/100).
Austria's score of 22 is higher than the scores of 10% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 58 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Austria. Austria is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our Travel Guidance for additional information on travel to Au…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Austria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Austria set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Austrian Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements Austria follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 11, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Austria
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Feb 11, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, (orange).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Velden am Wörthersee risk score moved from 27 to 28 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Klagenfurt risk score moved from 31 to 32 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Villach risk score moved from 26 to 28 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Austria
Showing 58 destination files with city-specific safety data in Austria, ranked by demand and population.
Vienna
Tier AWien
Attnang-Puchheim
Tier BOberösterreich
Villach
Tier BKärnten
Dornbirn
Tier BVorarlberg
Kufstein
Tier BTirol
Gmunden
Tier BOberösterreich
Seekirchen am Wallersee
Tier BSalzburg
Salzburg
Tier BSalzburg
Ried im Innkreis
Tier BOberösterreich
Deutschlandsberg
Tier BSteiermark
Sankt Pölten
Tier BNiederösterreich
Wiener Neustadt
Tier BNiederösterreich
Feldkirch
Tier BVorarlberg
Amstetten
Tier BNiederösterreich
Ternitz
Tier BNiederösterreich
Enns
Tier BOberösterreich
Völkermarkt
Tier BKärnten
Sankt Andrä
Tier BKärnten
Rum
Tier BTirol
Velden am Wörthersee
Tier BKärnten
Bregenz
Tier BVorarlberg
Schwaz
Tier BTirol
Leibnitz
Tier BSteiermark
Zell am See
Tier BSalzburg
Sankt Johann in Tirol
Tier BTirol
Graz
Tier BSteiermark
Innsbruck
Tier BTirol
Steyr
Tier BOberösterreich
Wolfsberg
Tier BKärnten
Lustenau
Tier BVorarlberg
Braunau am Inn
Tier BOberösterreich
Stockerau
Tier BNiederösterreich
Vöcklabruck
Tier BOberösterreich
Rankweil
Tier BVorarlberg
Lauterach
Tier BVorarlberg
Linz
Tier BOberösterreich
Lochau
Tier BVorarlberg
Wels
Tier BOberösterreich
Hard
Tier BVorarlberg
Laakirchen
Tier BOberösterreich
Guntramsdorf
Tier BNiederösterreich
Krems an der Donau
Tier BNiederösterreich
Leonding
Tier BOberösterreich
Baden
Tier BNiederösterreich
Ansfelden
Tier BOberösterreich
Telfs
Tier BTirol
Bruck an der Mur
Tier BSteiermark
Bludenz
Tier BVorarlberg
Bad Ischl
Tier BOberösterreich
Wörgl
Tier BTirol
Götzis
Tier BVorarlberg
Imst
Tier BTirol
Engerwitzdorf
Tier BOberösterreich
Feldkirchen
Tier BKärnten
Bischofshofen
Tier BSalzburg
Sankt Valentin
Tier BNiederösterreich
Spittal an der Drau
Tier BKärnten
Klagenfurt
Tier BKärnten
All towns in Austria (48 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Austria
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
By law, you must always have easy access to your passport. If you do not carry your passport, you must be able to get it quickly. It can be helpful to carry a copy of the photo page. The Austrian authorities do not accept a UK driving licence as official ID.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties.
You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Austria have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Face-covering ban
It’s generally illegal to wear any clothing or object in public that covers your face. You could get a fine of up to 150 euros. See information on Austria’s face-covering ban, including a list of exemptions.
Public transport
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Austria set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Austrian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Austria follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Austria. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Austria
The most weather-stable two-month window for Austria is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 75 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; May is the wettest typical month at about 83 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 2, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Vienna
Botschaft der Republik Argentinien in Österreich and Embassy of Ireland and 3 other embassies are mapped in Vienna.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 133 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 144 |
| Fire | 122 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Austria
Vienna maintains a safe environment for your late October arrival, backed by low crime and minimal health exposure metrics. Advisory context reflects routine baseline considerations without active security disruptions.
Top risk drivers
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Routine Advisory Baseline
· advisory
Advisory score 45 reflects standard diplomatic guidance parameters for Austria without acute travel restrictions.
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Urban Transport Flow
· transport
Transport route score 29 indicates manageable transit conditions across municipal networks.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
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No travel insurance
· Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
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Crime exposure
· Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
Recent intelligence
- Security Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom and global listings including Austria [source]
- Is Vienna Safe in 2026? Safety Score 91/100 | IsMyTripSafe [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Austria safe to visit right now?
Yes, Austria is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Specific cities and regions can differ — check the city files below. Composite baseline: 22/100 (Low risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Austria?
The current US State Department advisory level for Austria is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Austria in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Austria is 22/100 (Low risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Austria?
City-specific files for Austria are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Austria were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Austria?
June–July is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Austria is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 75 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Austria?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.