Best time to go to Vienna

Like most places, Vienna’s weather changes season by season. The summers are both the hottest and wettest time of the year, with average temperatures of around 20°C and above. The mercury regularly drops below zero during the winter, but it stays dry – in fact, you’re more likely to get snowed on. And Vienna looks even prettier with a coating of snow. The spring and autumn months are good times to visit, as the city is generally quieter and the weather is dry and mild.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Austria but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Austria using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. Also, if you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Austrian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria/health