Embassy of Austria in Bern, Switzerland; address Kirchenfeldstrasse 77/79, 3005, Bern; phone +41313565252. Plus 7 other missions.
Head of mission: Ms. Renate Schabus, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 25 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Robert Daniel Zoells, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Limam Ould Ebnou, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Wolfgang Alfred Wunderlich, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Urs Felix Mühlebach, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Giuseppe Perale, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 25 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Christian Brenner, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 25 Oct 2024)
Austria offers a diverse range of cultural and natural attractions, making it an appealing destination for Swiss visitors. With its breathtaking Alpine scenery and the historic allure of Vienna, it attracts tourists worldwide. Given that 6.1 million Swiss travel abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Austria as a travel destination.
Austria is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Switzerland. It ranks 14th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Switzerland's 7th place. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Austria is ranked 3rd out of 160 countries, indicating it is one of the safest countries globally, comparable to Switzerland's 6th place. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Austria is 0.7 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Switzerland's 0.5. Female murder rates are also higher in Austria (0.9) compared to Switzerland (0.6). Regarding organized crime, Austria has a lower score on the Global Organized Crime Index (2.0 for mafia groups) compared to Switzerland (4.5), suggesting a lesser presence of organized crime. Overall, while Austria may have some differences in safety metrics compared to Switzerland, it remains a safe and welcoming country for tourists.