Europe
Solo travel in Austria
4/5English level
Solo travel in Austria
Safe and orderly, with Vienna's café culture, Alpine hiking and skiing, and fast trains between cities. Costs are mid-to-high, and small towns are traditional and quiet, especially on Sundays. The easiest place to start is Vienna.
Best places in Austria for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Salzburg | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Innsbruck | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Graz | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| St. Anton | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Hallstatt | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Zell am See | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Kitzbühel | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
- KlimaTicket Österreich
- ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- Speedtest Global Index: Austria
- World Bank open data
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