Europe
Can you drink tap water in Austria?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Austria?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent alpine water; Vienna's comes from mountain springs. Cafés serve a free glass of water with coffee.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Austria
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | Yes, drinkable | Vienna's tap water comes from mountain springs and is excellent; public fountains (Trinkbrunnen) are drinkable. |
| Salzburg | Yes, drinkable | Excellent spring water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| Innsbruck | Yes, drinkable | Excellent alpine water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| Hallstatt | Yes, drinkable | Excellent alpine water; village fountains are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| Graz | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| Zell am See | Yes, drinkable | Excellent alpine water; village fountains are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| Kitzbühel | Yes, drinkable | Excellent alpine water; town fountains are drinkable unless marked otherwise. |
| St. Anton | Yes, drinkable | Alpine tap water is excellent and safe. Mountain huts serve it free; refill bottles anywhere. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- 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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