U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
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Is Austria safe? 🇦🇹
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As of September 2026, Austria scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Austria Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 6 Austria destinations assessed, Hallstatt scores highest (91/100), while Vienna scores lowest (89/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Austria: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Austria destinations by safety score
#1🇦🇹HallstattVery Safe · updated 29 July 202691#2🇦🇹InnsbruckVery Safe · updated 29 July 202691#3🇦🇹SalzburgVery Safe · updated 29 July 202691#4🇦🇹LinzVery Safe · updated 29 July 202690#5🇦🇹GrazVery Safe · updated 29 July 202690#6🇦🇹ViennaVery Safe · updated 4 September 202689
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03 · Evidence Signals
Austria safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.9 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 1.2% | 93 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.6 / 100k | 86 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Austria safety FAQ
Is Austria safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Austria Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Austria averages 90/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 4 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Austria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Hallstatt currently scores highest at 91/100 (Very Safe). Vienna scores lowest at 89/100.
Where does this Austria safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.