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Neighboring Countries of Austria

Q: Which is the longest border of Austria?

The longest land border of Austria is with Germany (801 km); the shortest is with Liechtenstein (34 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Austria?

The land borders of Austria total 2,524 km. By number of neighbours Austria ranks #6 among 236 countries and territories.

Austria shares land borders with 8 countries: Germany (801 km), Italy (404 km), Czechia (402 km), Hungary (321 km), Slovenia (299 km), Switzerland (158 km), Slovakia (105 km) and Liechtenstein (34 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#6 of 236)

2,524 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

83,871

Area in km²

Austria
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Austria

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Austria citizens
Germany	801 km	Berlin	Freedom of movement
Italy	404 km	Rome	Freedom of movement
Czechia	402 km	Prague	Freedom of movement
Hungary	321 km	Budapest	Freedom of movement
Slovenia	299 km	Ljubljana	Freedom of movement
Switzerland	158 km	Bern	Freedom of movement
Slovakia	105 km	Bratislava	Freedom of movement
Liechtenstein	34 km	Vaduz	Freedom of movement

Germany accounts for 32% of Austria's 2,524 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Austria

Location

Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia

Area

83,871 km² — about the size of South Carolina; slightly more than two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania

Terrain

Mostly mountains (Alps) in the west and south; mostly flat or gently sloping along the eastern and northern margins

Climate

Temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Grossglockner 3,798 m. Lowest: Neusiedler See 115 m. Mean elevation: 910 m.

Natural resources

Oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite, tungsten, graphite, salt, hydropower

Natural hazards

Landslides; avalanches; earthquakes

Good to know

Note 1: landlocked; strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable Alpine passes and valleys; major river is the Danube; population is concentrated on eastern lowlands because of steep slopes, poor soils, and low temperatures elsewhere note 2: the world's largest and longest ice cave system at 42 km (26 mi) is the Eisriesenwelt (Ice Giants World) inside the Hochkogel mountain near Werfen, about 40 km south of Salzburg; ice caves are bedrock caves that contain year-round ice formations; they differ from glacial caves, which are transient and are formed by melting ice and flowing water within and under glaciers

Neighbours of Austria's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Austria

How many countries border Austria?

Which is the longest border of Austria?

The longest land border of Austria is with Germany (801 km); the shortest is with Liechtenstein (34 km).

Is Austria landlocked?

Yes. Austria has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Germany, Italy, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, Switzerland, Slovakia and Liechtenstein.

How long are the land borders of Austria?

The land borders of Austria total 2,524 km. By number of neighbours Austria ranks #6 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Austria citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Austria citizens can visit 8 of 8 neighbouring countries visa-free: Germany, Italy, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, Switzerland, Slovakia and Liechtenstein.

What is the highest point of Austria?

Grossglockner 3,798 m. The lowest point is Neusiedler See 115 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).