Safe Austria · Last reviewed: August 28, 2026

Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Vienna?

Q: Is Vienna's tap water really untreated?

Much of it arrives via gravity-fed alpine spring systems requiring no chemical treatment, though it is still monitored and tested for safety.

Q: Can you drink from public fountains in Vienna?

Yes, Trinkbrunnen throughout the city provide safe drinking water.

Q: Is Vienna tap water safe for tourists?

Yes, it's safe for tourists throughout the city.

Yes, tap water in Vienna is safe to drink and especially notable — sourced from alpine springs and delivered largely by gravity, requiring no chemical treatment across most of the network.

Hardness

Moderate

Country

Austria

Rating

Safe

Soft

Moderate

Hard

Very Hard

Water Source

Vienna's water comes almost entirely from protected alpine spring catchments in the Austrian Alps via the historic Hochquellenleitung gravity-fed pipeline system.

Contaminants & Concerns

No significant health concerns; Vienna's alpine-sourced water is considered exceptionally pure.

Tips

•Vienna's tap water is genuinely superior to most bottled water and locals drink it proudly
•No need to buy bottled water anywhere in the city
•Public fountains (Trinkbrunnen) throughout Vienna run safe drinking water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna's tap water really untreated?

Can you drink from public fountains in Vienna?

Is Vienna tap water safe for tourists?

Sources & References

The safety rating and guidance on this page draw on the following sources. See our full methodology.

•WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
•CDC Travelers' Health destination pages
•The municipal water utility's published quality data

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