Embassy of Tunisia in Vienna, Austria; address Sieveringer Strasse 187, 1190, Wien; phone +431440214414800. Head of mission: Ms. Charfi Basma Ep. Mahjoub.…
Head of mission: Ms. Charfi Basma Ep. Mahjoub, Counsellor (as of 2026)
Also accredited to: Croatia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Head of mission: Mrs. Gertrud Tauchhammer, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Austria, 2 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Franz-Josef Schmidbauer, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Christian Rössler, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Austria, 2 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Marcus Paar, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Gernot Fleischmann, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Austria, 2 Nov 2024)
Tunisia offers a diverse tourism experience, blending cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it appealing to some Austrian travelers. With 7.5 million Austrians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the historical sites like Carthage and El Djem particularly enticing.
Tunisia is generally considered a relatively safe destination for tourists, though it does not match the safety levels of Austria. According to the Global Peace Index, Tunisia ranks 72nd out of 160 countries, while Austria ranks 3rd, indicating a significant difference in safety perceptions. In terms of crime statistics, Austria has a low murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Tunisia's higher rate of 4.8. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Austria at 0.9 and Tunisia at 1.9. Regarding organized crime, Austria scores better across various indices, with lower scores indicating less crime activity. For example, Austria has a mafia group index of 2.0, whereas Tunisia is at 1.0. However, Tunisia has a higher score in areas such as human smuggling (7.0) and resource crime (5.0). Overall, while Tunisia is a popular tourist destination, travelers from Austria should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise caution, as the safety environment differs from that of Austria.