Tip 1: Save 140 (Alpine Rescue) in your phone before any hiking or …

Save 140 (Alpine Rescue) in your phone before any hiking or skiing trip — mountain emergencies require specialized rescue teams, not standard ambulances.

Tip 2: 112 works from any mobile phone in Austria even without a lo…

112 works from any mobile phone in Austria even without a local SIM or network signal, as long as any network is detectable.

Tip 3: In Vienna, the non-emergency police number for reporting min…

In Vienna, the non-emergency police number for reporting minor crimes (e.g., theft for insurance purposes) is +43 59133.

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🚨Emergency Numbers

How Does Emergency Numbers Work in Austria?

Last verified: 2025-06 · Europe

1The Quick Answer

✅Quick Answer

Dial 112 for the pan-European emergency line, 133 for police, 144 for ambulance, 122 for fire, and 140 for alpine rescue.

2What You Need to Know

Austria uses the standard EU emergency number 112, which connects to all emergency services and works from any mobile phone even without a SIM or signal credit. Specialized numbers include 133 (police/Polizei), 144 (ambulance/Rettung), and 122 (fire/Feuerwehr). The alpine rescue number 140 is critical for hiking and skiing emergencies in mountainous regions. All operators have English-speaking staff available.

3Practical Tips

Practical Tips

1Save 140 (Alpine Rescue) in your phone before any hiking or skiing trip — mountain emergencies require specialized rescue teams, not standard ambulances.
2112 works from any mobile phone in Austria even without a local SIM or network signal, as long as any network is detectable.
3In Vienna, the non-emergency police number for reporting minor crimes (e.g., theft for insurance purposes) is +43 59133.

How does this compare?

Emergency Numbers rules in nearby and similar countries:

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GermanyNormal

Police: 110. Ambulance & Fire: 112. Medical non-emergency: 116117. All EU emergency: 112.

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UKNormal

Emergency: 999 (or 112). Non-emergency police: 101. NHS non-emergency medical: 111.

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FranceNormal

SAMU (medical): 15. Police: 17. Fire (Pompiers): 18. EU universal: 112.

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💰Tipping🔥

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Round up or add 5-10% and state the total amount directly to the server when paying cash.

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🚇Public Transport

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Vienna has an excellent integrated network of U-Bahn, trams, and buses; ÖBB covers national rail with fast Railjet trains between cities.

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🏥Tourist Healthcare

Warning

Austria has excellent public healthcare; EU citizens can use their EHIC card, but all visitors should carry travel insurance for full coverage.

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⚖️Local Laws

Warning

Austria is law-abiding and strictly enforces rules including a total ban on Nazi symbols, noise ordinances, and traffic regulations.

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👗Dress Code

Caution

Austria is generally more formal than Western Europe; smart casual is expected at Vienna's opera and fine dining, and modest dress is required in churches.

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🍺Alcohol Rules

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The drinking age is 16 for beer and wine and 18 for spirits; public drinking is legal and Heuriger wine tavern culture is a cherished tradition.

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