Austrian National Tourist Office, Tourism information center in central Vienna, Austria

The Austrian National Tourist Office is a visitor centre in central Vienna that helps travelers plan trips across Austria. It offers information on accommodation, activities, and destinations throughout the country, serving both first-time visitors and those returning for a deeper look.

On 18 November 1954, ministerial official Harald Langer-Hansel initiated the founding of the Österreichische Fremdenverkehrswerbung (ÖFVW) under trade minister Udo Illig, as a successor to the Österreichische Verkehrswerbung GmbH; the association has been active since 1955. Its first foreign offices after the Second World War were set up in Budapest, Rome, Hilversum, Paris, Stockholm, Cologne, London and New York. On 29 November 1989, with Wolfgang Schüssel as chairman, the general assembly renamed it Österreich Werbung (Austrian National Tourist Office).

The office is a good starting point for travelers curious about regional customs, local festivals, or lesser-known corners of Austrian life. Staff can point visitors toward events and traditions that go beyond the usual tourist circuit.

The office is in central Vienna and easy to reach on foot or by public transport from most parts of the city. Going earlier in the day gives visitors more time to speak with staff and pick up printed materials at a calm pace.

The office is jointly funded by the federal government and the business community, meaning neither side alone shapes what is promoted. This setup keeps the range of information broader than a purely government-run office might offer.