Embassy of Austria in Madrid, Spain; address Paseo de la Castellana 91, 28046, Madrid; phone +34915565315. Head of mission: Mr. Enno Drofenik. Plus 13 other…
Head of mission: Mr. Enno Drofenik, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Also accredited to: Andorra
Head of mission: Mr Antoni Negre Villavecchia, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. José María Bove Montero, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Carmen Díez de Sel Canales, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Melanie Kopreck Terboven, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Boris Gunnar Klemmer, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Felipe Palau Ramírez, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Hermann Díez del Sel Korsatko, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Ignacio Romero Boldt, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Ignacio Romero Boldt, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Gerhard Reichart, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Austria is an appealing destination for some Spanish visitors, thanks to its diverse cultural and natural attractions. With 7 million Spaniards traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the country's stunning Alpine scenery and the charm of Vienna particularly enticing.
Austria is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from Spain. It ranks 14th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Spain's 22nd place. According to the Global Peace Index, Austria is ranked 3rd out of 160 countries, significantly safer than Spain, which ranks 23rd. In terms of crime statistics, Austria has a murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Spain's 0.6. However, the rates of female murders are also higher in Austria (0.9) compared to Spain (0.4). Regarding organized crime, Austria has lower indices for mafia groups (2.0 vs. 6.0 in Spain) and crime networks (4.0 vs. 6.5 in Spain), indicating a lower prevalence of organized crime. Overall, while both countries are relatively safe, Austria offers a safer environment for tourists.