🇦🇹 Travel facts Austria
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Austria — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Language | German |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 1 hour (or 4h by train) |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 133 · Emergency 144 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Austria?
A personal ID is sufficient — Austria is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Austria?
Common and expected: 5–10 % — state the rounded amount when paying.
Hotel: 1–2 € per piece of luggage.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Austria?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Austria?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
What can I bring from Austria to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Austria?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Austria?
Euro; cards are common, cash remains important in gastronomy and in huts.
What should I know about health in Austria?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security advice may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Austria travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
