Practical Vienna guides for travelers and locals. Each article explains local essentials — Trafik licences, night pharmacy duty groups, ATM fees — and links straight to directory listings when you need something nearby.
Topics covered
- Trafik shops & tobacco licences
- Pharmacies & night duty (1450)
- Police, 133 & station visits
- ATMs, DCC & withdrawal fees
- Public toilets & Eurokey access
- Emergency numbers for Vienna
Guides complement our directory — they are not medical advice or a live emergency service.
What is a Trafik? Licensed tobacco shops, the Tabak Trafik sign, tickets, stamps, Sunday hours, and tips for travelers. Linked to directory
Night pharmacies in Vienna Eleven rotating duty groups, when to call 1450 or 144, and how to find tonight’s pharmacies near you. Linked to directory
Emergency numbers 112, 144, 133, 1450, 141 — essential numbers for Vienna travelers.
ATM fees in Vienna Bankomat vs Euronet, DCC, withdrawal limits, and practical tips before you withdraw cash. Linked to directory
Police in Vienna for visitors When to call 133, when to visit a station, district offices, language tips, and how to find police near you. Linked to directory
Public toilets in Vienna WC fees, U-Bahn toilets, Eurokey accessibility, and practical tips for visitors. Linked to directory
Pharmacy vs night pharmacy Regular pharmacies vs Bereitschaftsdienst — when to call 1450, 144, or 112. Linked to directory
Emergency pharmacies & night duty How to find an open pharmacy in Vienna on Sundays, holidays, or late at night using the official rotation system. Linked to directory
Hospitals in Vienna Public vs private hospitals, 144 vs 112, Notaufnahme, and how to find emergency and non-urgent care in Vienna. Linked to directory
Vienna by the numbers How many ATMs, pharmacies, police stations, hospitals, Trafiks, toilets, and vending machines Vienna has — by district and landmark. Linked to directory
Withdraw cash in Austria Bankomat vs Euronet, DCC traps, card types, and practical tips before you withdraw cash as a traveler. Linked to directory
Cash in Vienna Where cards work, where cash is still king, and the ideal wallet strategy for visitors in 2026. Linked to directory
Public transport in Vienna Where to buy tickets, 2026 prices, validation, children and dogs, fines, and the airport boundary rule.
Public holidays in Austria The 13 nationwide holidays for 2026, regional state holidays, and what to expect when shops close. Linked to directory