Country Brief
Austria
Legal with mandatory registration and weekly health checks. Brothels operate under licence.
Legal model
Legal & regulated
Risk level
Low
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
German; English in tourist areas
Emergency
112 (universal); 133 police, 144 medical
AOC / SW min
14 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
EUR 80
Typical
EUR 150–300
Premium
EUR 500+
Key Areas
- Vienna — Gürtel district; Stuwerviertel; large laufhaus venues
- Graz — small registered scene
- Linz — limited; Salzburg has a handful of laufhaus
Top Safety Notes
- Workers carry a Deckkarte (registration card with health check); legitimate venues display the system.
- Mandatory testing schedule means STI rates among registered providers are low.
- Cash standard; cards in higher-end venues.
Essential Phrases
| Hello | Servus / Grüss Gott | SER-voos / groos GOT |
| Thank you | Danke | DAHN-keh |
| How much? | Wie viel? | vee feel |
Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/austria.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/austria/brief — verified April 2026