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Our information and coordination services cover all nine Austrian federal states and key German motorway corridors. Below you will find practical notes for each region, including major roads, toll requirements, and seasonal considerations.
Austria — Regional Notes
Vienna & Lower Austria (Wien & Niederösterreich)
The Vienna metropolitan area and surrounding Lower Austria form the most densely trafficked region. Key motorways include the A1 (Westautobahn), A2 (Südautobahn), A4 (Ostautobahn), and A22 (Donauuferautobahn). Urban breakdown zones apply within Vienna's Gürtel ring road. The motorway vignette is required on all ASFINAG-managed roads.
- Vignette required
- Yes — annual, 2-month, or 10-day options available
- Winter tyres
- Situational requirement (when conditions demand); November–April most relevant
- Key note
- Heavy congestion on A1 and A2 during morning and evening peak hours
Styria (Steiermark)
Styria covers a large area from the Styrian Alps in the north to the Slovenian border in the south. The A2 and A9 (Pyhrnautobahn) are the main corridors. Mountain passes such as the Semmering and Phyrn require caution in winter.
- Section tolls
- Gleinalm tunnel, Bosruck tunnel (included in vignette or separate toll)
- Winter tyres
- Strongly recommended October–April on mountain routes
- Key note
- S35 Brucker Schnellstraße connects Graz to the Leoben industrial region
Tyrol (Tirol)
Tyrol is the main transit corridor between Germany and Italy via the Brenner motorway (A13). The A12 (Inntalautobahn) runs east–west through the Inn valley. Significant restrictions apply to heavy goods vehicles on certain days and routes.
- Section tolls
- Brenner motorway (A13) — separate toll in addition to vignette
- Winter tyres
- Mandatory on many mountain roads; snow chains required at passes
- Key note
- Night driving bans and sector restrictions for HGVs apply on A12 and A13
Salzburg
The A1 (Westautobahn) passes through Salzburg connecting Vienna to Munich. The A10 (Tauernautobahn) heads south through the Tauern tunnel towards Carinthia and Italy. The B159 (Salzachtal Bundesstraße) provides an alternative valley route.
- Section tolls
- Tauern tunnel, Katschberg tunnel — separate tolls
- Winter tyres
- Required on mountain sections October–May
- Key note
- High traffic volume during ski season (December–March) on A10
Upper Austria (Oberösterreich)
Upper Austria is a major logistics hub with the A1, A7, A8, and A9 converging near Linz. The Pyhrn corridor (A9) connects to Styria. Fog is a frequent hazard in the Danube valley during autumn and winter.
- Section tolls
- Pyhrn tunnel — separate toll
- Winter tyres
- Recommended November–March, especially on A9
- Key note
- A1 between Linz and Salzburg is one of Austria's busiest freight routes
Carinthia (Kärnten)
Carinthia borders Italy and Slovenia, making it a key transit region. The A2 and A10 connect to the Karawanken tunnel (Austria–Slovenia border). The A11 leads to Italy via the Rosenbach tunnel.
- Section tolls
- Karawanken tunnel — separate toll (shared with Slovenia)
- Winter tyres
- Required on mountain passes; chains at Loibl and Wurzen passes
- Key note
- Border crossing documentation requirements may vary; check current rules
Vorarlberg
Austria's westernmost state borders Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany. The A14 (Rheintalautobahn) runs north–south, while the S16 (Arlberg Schnellstraße) connects to Tyrol via the Arlberg tunnel.
- Section tolls
- Arlberg tunnel — separate toll
- Winter tyres
- Mandatory on S16 and mountain roads October–May
- Key note
- Seasonal road closures at Flexen Pass and Hochtannberg Pass
Burgenland
Austria's flattest and easternmost state borders Hungary and Slovakia. The A2 and A3 are the main motorways, with the S31 (Burgenland Schnellstraße) providing a north–south link.
- Section tolls
- Standard vignette applies; no major section tolls
- Winter tyres
- Situational; less critical than alpine regions
- Key note
- Border crossings to Hungary at Nickelsdorf (A4) and Klingenbach (A3)
Germany — Key Corridors
| Motorway | Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A8 | Munich – Salzburg border | High traffic; connects to Austrian A1 at Salzburg |
| A93 | Inntaldreieck – Kufstein (Austria) | Connects to Austrian A12 (Inntalautobahn) |
| A9 | Munich – Nuremberg – Berlin | Major north–south artery; no tolls for passenger cars |
| A3 | Passau – Frankfurt | Connects to Austrian A1 at Passau |
| A96 | Munich – Lindau – Vorarlberg | Connects to Austrian A14 at Bregenz |
Germany does not currently require a motorway vignette for passenger cars. However, an environmental sticker (Umweltplakette) is required to enter low-emission zones (Umweltzonen) in many German cities.