Accessible Travel and Cultural Inclusion in Austria
Worry-free holidays in Austria
Accessible holidays mean freedom from obstacles - whether in buildings, rooms, communication, or information. Enjoy your holidays without restrictions, experiencing everything you want with ease.
If you are looking for accessible accommodation, you will find numerous hotels in Austria catering to those needing some extra assistance. Special equipment allows guests to use all facilities: rooms, restaurants or the sun terrace. Combined with accessible activities in nature, you can enjoy a holiday without limits, literally.
Accessible holidays in the Austrian Provinces
Barrier-free activities and accommodation
Accessible cultural experiences
Maximum freedom for everyone
Flexible travel across Austria
Travelling by car offers great flexibility when exploring Austria. For people with mobility impairments, it is often the best or only option. Here are the key guidelines:
In Austria, special regulations apply to travellers with a disability parking permit issued in an EU member state. Parking is allowed in no-stopping zones and along yellow lines, and mobility aids such as wheelchairs may be loaded there.
Loading in pedestrian zones is also permitted with a parking permit.
Disabled parking spaces are usually marked with a wheelchair symbol on a sign or the ground. Parking is allowed with an EU permit unless the space is reserved by name or registration number. The permit must be displayed visibly behind the windscreen.
Short-term parking zones are free and have no time limit for people with disabilities.
Austria’s motorway toll exemption (“Vignette” and route tolls) applies only to Austrian residents with disabilities.