Medical treatment in Austria

About 10 per cent of tourists in Austria arrive there for reasons of health and wellness.

Austria has very high standards of medical care. The ultimate goal of the Austrian medical care is to provide “A generous health care system with excellent access to doctors for patients and very good medical results”. High level of medical care comparable to that in other industrialized countries is available throughout the country. Medical doctors in Austria traditionally presented as the professional group with the highest client satisfaction, and they are highly efficient.

Austrian medicine had shown the best cancer survival rates in Europe. There are recreational resorts in Austria, including the mineral springs (salt, sulphur), which provide opportunities for treatment of virtually all diseases and ailments, by yielding or natural therapies. All of those resorts are recognized by law and periodically checked by scientists. Most mineral water resorts are also tourist centers, which provide a large variety of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

Austria is characterized by beautiful landscapes, largely un-harmed by environmental pollution. The majestic Alps, 88 lakes and plentiful forests contribute to Austria's natural beauty. The main tourist cities, Salzburg and Vienna, offer a wide range of cultural and artistic highlights.

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Capital city: Vienna

Local Time: GMT + 1 hr

Electricity: 220V, 50 HZ
Tourism: 11.3 million visitors per year

Religion: 78% Catholic, 5%Lutherans, 2% Muslims

Language: German is the official language and spoken by 98% of the population, English and French are spoken and understood 

Emergency numbers: Police 133, Fire Brigade 122, Ambulance 144.

Temperature (°C): Summer: Max.23, Min.13

                               Winter: Max.2, Min. -4

Passport and visa: EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway or Swiss passport holders do not require a visa. Nationals from EU-countries as well as Switzerland and Liechtenstein may remain for an unlimited time. Australian, Canadian and U.S. citizens traveling to Austria do not require a visa for staying of up to 90 days. All other travelers do require visa.