Is Austria safe to travel to?

Austria has a practical risk score of 20/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What are the main travel risks in Austria?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Austria are: civil unrest, tourist scams, natural disasters. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Austria?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Austria is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

What safety tips should I know before visiting Austria?

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Austria

Europe

Higher risk than 8% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, natural disasters.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Europe avg: 5135

🎭Scams

Europe avg: 4027

🌊Natural Disaster

Europe avg: 2624

🚌Transport

Europe avg: 3823

🏥Health

Europe avg: 1818

⚠️Violent Incident

Europe avg: 2412

🔓Petty Crime

Europe avg: 187

Practical advice

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 8/23/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-08-23 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Austria

Is Austria safe to travel to?: Austria has a practical risk score of 20/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Austria?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Austria are: civil unrest, tourist scams, natural disasters. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Austria?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Austria is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Austria?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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