Vienna Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (28/100)
Is Vienna safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Vienna scores 28/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). 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 GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 10)
Government advisory (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Vienna, Austria has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 28 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Austria travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Vienna currently sits at 28/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Vienna is government advisory (45/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (29/100) and natural hazards (37/100).
A score of 28 is higher than the scores of 21% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Vienna, Austria maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 28 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 1. Travelers should be aware of ongoing drought conditions affecting the country, as well as 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 05:58 UTC
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- Government advisory (score 45/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Political instability (score 40/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
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Day vs Night Safety in Vienna
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Vienna
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Vienna for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Vienna
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
⛅ Partly cloudy
Vienna, Austria
| Today's high / low | 17.2°C / 9°C | Wind now / max | 1.9 km/h / 6.4 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 80% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.3 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:15 / 18:04 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 05:58:20 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 23.6 / 30.9 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 11 / 29 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 05:58:21 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
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 · ~207 km away · 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 05:44:18 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Vienna happened in May and August (4 of 7 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Austria travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Austria entry requirements.
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
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Vienna
The most weather-stable two-month window for Vienna 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 9, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Vienna
Vienna has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Franziskus Spital Landstraße
- Hospital: Franziskus Spital Margareten GmbH
- Hospital: Herz-Jesu-Krankenhaus
- Hospital: Kinderwunschzentrum
- Hospital: Klinik Landstraße
- Hospital: Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Wien
- Hospital: St. Anna Kinderspital
- Hospital: Vienna General Hospital
- Hospital: Wiener Radiologie
- Hospital: WUNSCHKIND Klinik Dr. Brunbauer
- Police: Bereitschaftspolizei
- Police: POLIZEI
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Brandstätte
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Deutschmeisterplatz
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Goethegasse
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Kärntnertorpassage (Karlsplatz)
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Laurenzerberg
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Schottenring
- Police: Polizeiinspektion Wien Mitte
- Police: Sicherheitsakademie
- Embassy: Botschaft der Republik Argentinien in Österreich
- Embassy: Embassy of Ireland
- Embassy: Embassy of Panama
- Embassy: Embassy of the Republic of Chile
- Embassy: Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador
- Pharmacy: Alte Feldapotheke
- Pharmacy: Alte Leopoldsapotheke
- Pharmacy: Apotheke "Zum goldenen Reichsapfel"
- Pharmacy: Apotheke zum weissen Storch
- Pharmacy: Brady-Apotheke
- Pharmacy: Graben-Apotheke "Zum schwarzen Bären"
- Pharmacy: Zum goldenen Hirschen
- Pharmacy: Zum Römischen Kaiser
- Pharmacy: Zum Rothen Krebs
- Pharmacy: Zur goldenen Krone
- Fire station: Feuerwache Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien
- Fire station: Feuerwache der Burghauptmannschaft
- Fire station: Hauptfeuerwache Favoriten
- Fire station: Hauptfeuerwache Leopoldstadt
- Fire station: Zentralfeuerwache
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Austria)
| Police | 133 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 144 |
| Fire | 122 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare options are generally accessible for travelers in Austria, though specific details regarding emergency response times and English-speaking medical care are not extensively detailed in the current advisories.
Common scam patterns
- FinanzOnline Tax SMS Scam. Fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages target taxpayers with fake notifications claiming their FinanzOnline ID is about to expire. Recipients are urged to click a malicious link to renew their accounts. Tip: Do not click links in unexpected text messages claiming to be from tax authorities.
Area notes
- Vienna. Vienna serves as the main international gateway for travel through Austria and features multiple popular districts for visitors.
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 14 → 28 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 14 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Vienna's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Vienna
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Vienna, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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