Europe
Vienna
Austria
Quick Answer
Tap water is safe to drink.
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Vienna's municipal supply provides drinking water. In older buildings, ask your host about internal lead pipes. Vienna Water advises avoiding water that has stood in lead pipes and letting it run until noticeably cooler; replacing the pipes is the lasting remedy.
Tap Water Usage Guide
Brush Teeth
Yes
Ice Cubes
Safe
Wash Fruit
Yes
Shower
Yes
Restaurants
Varies (often available on request)
Locals Drink
Yes (commonly)
Water Quality Score
Water Quality
Good
Water Source
Vienna is supplied mainly by protected Alpine springs in the Rax/Schneeberg, Schneealpe and Hochschwab areas. Lobau groundwater supplements the spring supply during high demand or maintenance. Vienna Water reports safety disinfection of both spring water and groundwater with chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
Travel Safety Information
Pickpocket Risk
Low
Night Safety
Mostly safe
Scam Risk
Low
English Level
High
Best Time to Visit
April to October
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