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Austria eSIM
11 data plans · from £3.30 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
11 data plans · from £3.30 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Maps, messaging and everyday travel
£4.10
£1.31/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across 3, A1.net, Magenta, Base, Orange, Proximus, A1, Telenor, Vivacom, T-Mobile, Tele2, Vodafone, Epic, PrimeTel, O2, Telia, TDC, Elisa, DNA, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile, Telekom, E-Plus, Cosmote, Wind, Telenor Hungary, Nova, Síminn, Eir, Iliad, TIM, Bite, LMT, FL1, 7acht, BITĖ, POST, Tango, GO, Melita, ice, Plus, Play, NOS, MEO, Digi.Mobil, Mobitel, Telemach, Movistar, Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt, EE, Telia / DNA, KPN, Yoigo, Turkcell, lifecell, Kyivstar, TIM maritime.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Austria: 40 plans, from 3 to 100 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 39 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
26 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on 3, Proximus, Orange, Base.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
43 regional plans carry Austria cover. The widest spans 35 countries — worth it if this is one stop of several rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at £2.50 for 0.29296875 GB over 1 day.
A Austria travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to 3, A1.net, Magenta on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Austria plans start at £3.30 across 11 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Austria travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
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.
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
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.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Many businesses closed. |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Shops and many businesses closed. |
| National Day | October 26 | Museums may offer free entry; shops are closed. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Retail closed; solemn holiday. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Everything closes down; plan meals well in advance. |
| St. Stephen's Day | December 26 | Shops remain closed, though some restaurants and museums reopen. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.