Embassy of Austria in Sofia, Bulgaria; address Boulevard Zar Oswoboditel 13/Ulica Schipka 4, 1000, Sofia; phone +35929329032. Head of mission: Mr Roland…
Head of mission: Mr Roland Hauser, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Halit Davut Cura, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Austria is an appealing destination for Bulgarian visitors due to its diverse cultural and natural attractions, including the picturesque Alpine scenery and the historic charm of Vienna. With 4.1 million Bulgarians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Austria an intriguing option for their travels.
Austria is considered a very safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Bulgaria. It ranks 14th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Bulgaria's 21st position. Additionally, Austria holds an impressive 3rd place out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, compared to Bulgaria's 26th ranking. In terms of crime statistics, Austria has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Bulgaria's 1.3. While female murder rates are slightly higher in Austria (0.9) than in Bulgaria (0.8), overall, Austria is safer. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Austria generally has lower crime indices across various categories compared to Bulgaria, particularly in areas like mafia presence and organized crime networks. For example, Austria scores 2.0 for mafia groups, while Bulgaria scores 4.5. Overall, tourists from Bulgaria can feel relatively secure while visiting Austria.