1 mission of Austria in Lithuania: Consulate of Austria in Vilnius, Lithuania. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Tomas Sudavicius, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Austria offers a diverse range of cultural and natural attractions, making it an appealing destination for some Lithuanian travelers. With around 700,000 Lithuanians 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 Lithuania. It ranks 14th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Lithuania, which is ranked 24th. According to the Global Peace Index, Austria is the 3rd safest country out of 160, compared to Lithuania's 31st position. In terms of crime rates, Austria has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Lithuania's 2.6. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Austria at 0.9 and Lithuania at 1.5. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Austria generally has a better score than Lithuania in various crime categories, particularly in mafia presence and organized crime networks. Overall, tourists from Lithuania can feel secure when visiting Austria.