Austria Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Austria

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Austria

Toll & Vignette: Vignette mandatory on motorways & expressways (1-day, 10-day, 2-month, annual / also digital via ASFINAG). Additional section tolls for tunnels.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent in cafes and restaurants. Round up the total amount when paying the server.

• DO Take your time in traditional coffeehouses.
• DO Buy a highway vignette before driving on motorways.
• DON'T Don't drive motorways without a valid vignette.
• DON'T Don't underestimate weather shifts when hiking in the Alps.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (Europlug / Schuko, 230V, 50Hz).

Tap Water: World-class Alpine spring water directly from the tap.

Insider Tip: Toll vignettes are compulsory on highways. For mountain emergencies, use Alpine Emergency number 140.