Vienna, and Austria in general, is considered a very safe country.

Emergency numbers, opens an external URL in a new window to know are:

• Police: 133
• Ambulance: 144
• Fire Department: 122
• Medical on-call service (Ärztefunkdienst): 141 (available nights and weekends)
• International emergency number: 112

There are different warning signals, opens an external URL in a new window in Austria. A special feature in Austria is the siren test held every Saturday at 12:00 noon. This is purely a maintenance check and does not indicate any danger.

It is generally recommended to always carry your E-Card, student ID, and, if needed, passport or ID card. In public transport, ticket inspectors may check your ticket and ID. Vienna has a well-developed healthcare system with hospitals throughout the city and 24-hour pharmacies, opens an external URL in a new window. Overall, residents and visitors can feel secure while living and moving around Vienna.