Austria (AT)
Austria is a landlocked Central European republic of nine federal states (Bundesländer), renowned for its stunning Alpine landscapes, imperial history, world-class classical music, and high standard of living.
Capital: Vienna
Region: Europe
Language: German
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 72)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
133
Fire Brigade
122
Ambulance
144
Poison Control
01 406 43 43 (Vergiftungsinformationszentrale — VIZE, 24/7)
Mental Health
Telefonseelsorge: 142 (free, 24/7, anonymous). TelefonSeelsorge Österreich also at 0800 011 011.
Domestic Violence
Frauenhelpline: 0800 222 555 (free, 24/7)
Child Protection
Rat auf Draht (children and youth): 147 (free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
ÖAMTC: 120 (nationwide, 24/7). ARBÖ: 123. ÖAMTC membership €73/year recommended for breakdowns.
Ärztefunkdienst / Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst
141
Out-of-hours medical service for non-emergency issues. Doctors on call evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays across all Austrian states.
Weekdays from 7pm; weekends and public holidays all day. Operates in all nine Bundesländer.
How to call emergency services in Austria
For 112: works from any phone without SIM, free of charge. State your location clearly, type of emergency, number of people involved. Stay on the line and follow dispatcher instructions.