Can You Drink Tap Water in Austria?

Tap water in Austria is completely safe to drink throughout the entire country and is considered some of the highest quality in Europe, sourced primarily from pristine Alpine springs and groundwater. In Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, and all Austrian cities, tap water exceeds strict EU standards and Austrian regulations. Austrians drink tap water exclusively and visitors can do the same with complete confidence. Vienna is particularly famous for having some of Europe's best tap water supplied directly from protected Alpine springs in the Rax-Schneeberg mountains via the First and Second Vienna Water Mains, requiring almost no treatment. Vienna's tap water is so pure and delicious that Viennese are proud of it.

Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Alpine regions have exceptional tap water from mountain springs with natural purity. Graz and Styria have excellent tap water from carefully protected sources. Throughout the Austrian Alps including ski resorts and mountain villages, tap water comes from pristine local springs. Public drinking fountains throughout Austrian cities provide free potable water that is completely safe and refreshing. Rural areas throughout Austria have safe tap water often from local springs or wells that are well-maintained.

Throughout Austria, tap water can be used for all purposes without any concerns. Austrian restaurants serve tap water (Leitungswasser) upon request and this is completely safe. Despite having excellent tap water, some Austrians prefer bottled sparkling water (mit Kohlensäure) for taste preferences. Austria's water quality is comparable to Switzerland and considered among the world's best.