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Austria eSIM

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Austria 10 GB · 31 days (×1)$12.99

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$1.30 / GB · $0.42 / day

$12.99

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Setup

Set the eSIM up before you fly to Austria

Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.

On iPhone (iOS)

  1. After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
  2. Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
  3. Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.

On Android

  1. Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  2. Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
  3. When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.

Good to know

  • Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
  • Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
  • Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
  • Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.

What you can actually buy for Austria

12 plans for Austria, from 3 to 100 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 12 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.

9 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on 3, A1.net.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.

Regional plans that also cover Austria

50 regional plans include Austria. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Austria is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.

Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.

How eSIMs work in Austria

A travel eSIM for Austria is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Austria, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use 3, A1.net on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.

How much data do you need in Austria?

Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Austria plans start at $3.99 across 12 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.

What do you pay for data in Austria?

A travel eSIM for Austria is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.

Setting up your Austria eSIM

  1. 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
  2. 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  3. 3. Land in Austria, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.

What to eat in Austria

Wiener Schnitzel

A thin, breaded, and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or lingonberry jam.

Figlmüller in Vienna or traditional Gasthäuser nationwide.

Sachertorte

A dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam, coated in dark chocolate icing.

Café Sacher in Vienna or Salzburg.

Apfelstrudel

A delicate pastry filled with tart apples, cinnamon, raisins, and breadcrumbs.

Traditional Viennese coffee houses like Café Sperl.

Tafelspitz

Prime boiled beef served in a copper pan with its broth, roasted potatoes, and apple-horseradish sauce.

Plachutta in Vienna.

Kaiserschmarrn

A shredded, fluffy sweet pancake dusted with powdered sugar and served with plum or apple compote.

Alpine mountain huts (Hütten) or traditional cafes.

Käsespätzle

Soft egg noodles baked with grated cheese and topped with crispy fried onions.

Tyrolean and Vorarlberg regional restaurants.

Knödel

Dumplings that can be savory (spinach, bacon) or sweet (apricot, plum), served as a side or dessert.

Gasthäuser in Upper Austria and Tyrol.

Gulasch

A hearty beef stew seasoned heavily with paprika, adopted from neighboring Hungary.

Gulaschmuseum in Vienna or local pubs.

Mozartkugel

A small, round confection made of pistachio marzipan and nougat, covered in dark chocolate.

Café Konditorei Fürst in Salzburg (original creators).

Brettljause

A cold platter of cured meats, cheeses, spreads, and dark bread, served on a wooden board.

Heuriger (wine taverns) in Eastern Austria or Buschenschanken.

What to see in Austria

Schönbrunn PalaceVienna

To tour the lavish former summer residence of the Habsburgs and its expansive gardens.

3-4 hours · book ahead

Belvedere PalaceVienna

To view an impressive art collection, including Gustav Klimt's famous painting 'The Kiss'.

2-3 hours · book ahead

Hohensalzburg FortressSalzburg

To explore one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe with sweeping city views.

2-3 hours

Hallstatt VillageHallstatt

To see a picturesque, fairytale-like Alpine village nestled beside a pristine lake.

3-5 hours

Hofburg Imperial PalaceVienna

To discover the winter palace of the Habsburg empire, featuring the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments.

2-4 hours · book ahead

Grossglockner High Alpine RoadSalzburg/Carinthia

To drive or cycle Austria's highest surfaced mountain pass offering spectacular Alpine vistas.

Full day

Melk AbbeyMelk

To visit a breathtakingly ornate Baroque Benedictine abbey overlooking the Danube River.

2 hours · book ahead

Swarovski Crystal WorldsWattens

To experience sparkling art installations and chambers of wonder inside a giant grassy head.

2-3 hours · book ahead

Innsbruck NordketteInnsbruck

To take a futuristic funicular and cable car directly from the city center to high Alpine peaks in 20 minutes.

2-4 hours

Mirabell Palace and GardensSalzburg

To wander beautifully manicured gardens famously featured in 'The Sound of Music'.

1 hour

Getting around Austria

Train

ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and private operator Westbahn run frequent, comfortable intercity trains.

€15 - €60 depending on route and advance booking.

U-Bahn

Vienna has a fast, clean, and reliable five-line subway system (U-Bahn). No turnstiles, but tickets must be validated.

€2.40 per single ticket.

Tram

Cities like Vienna, Graz, and Linz have extensive tram networks covering historic centers.

€2 - €3 per ride.

Bus

Postbuses and local networks cover areas trains don't reach, especially in Alpine valleys.

€3 - €10 depending on distance.

Cable Car / Funicular

Mountain transport lifting visitors to ski slopes, hiking trails, and viewpoints.

€20 - €50 round trip.

Ride-hailing

Uber, Bolt, FreeNow

Available in Vienna and Salzburg, but heavily regulated so prices are similar to standard taxis.

Practical things worth knowing in Austria

Paying for things

  • Widely accepted in retail, transport, and modern restaurants.
  • Accepted where contactless cards are taken.
  • Cash still useful for: Traditional cafes, Mountain huts (Hütten), Tips in cash (often preferred)

Basics

  • Emergency number: 112
  • Plugs: C, F · 230V
  • Tap water: yes
  • Rounding up or adding 5-10% directly when the server brings the bill. State the total amount you want to pay.

Public holidays in Austria

New Year's DayJanuary 1Many businesses closed.
EpiphanyJanuary 6Shops and many businesses closed.
National DayOctober 26Museums may offer free entry; shops are closed.
All Saints' DayNovember 1Retail closed; solemn holiday.
Christmas DayDecember 25Everything closes down; plan meals well in advance.
St. Stephen's DayDecember 26Shops remain closed, though some restaurants and museums reopen.

Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.

Austria eSIM — questions, answered

When does my Austria eSIM start counting?
Your validity window starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Austria, not when you buy it — so you can install it before you fly and it only begins on arrival.
Will my phone work in Austria?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Check the compatibility page before you buy — and if it turns out your phone can’t use it, you get a full refund since nothing was installed.
Can I keep my number and WhatsApp in Austria?
Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your primary SIM stays active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your apps keep working over the eSIM data.
What if I run out of data in Austria?
If your plan is reloadable, you can top up the same eSIM from your dashboard — no reinstall needed. Otherwise, buy a new plan; it comes as a new eSIM with its own QR code.
How do refunds work?
Full refund before installation, within 30 days of purchase. Once an eSIM is installed the data is released to you, so it can’t be refunded after that.