Smoking ban in Austria (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Bars and restaurants have been smoke-free since 1 November 2019, and smoking is banned in enclosed public buildings. Open-air areas are not covered, except school grounds. Smoking in a closed car with anyone under 18 is banned.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Indoor public places and workplacesSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in enclosed, publicly accessible buildings, in closed public transport and at the workplaces covered by the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Act (TNRSG). A separate side room may be set up as a smoking room if smoke does not reach the banned areas. The rules also cover e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and water pipes. [1] |
| Bars and restaurantsSmoking in public places | Since 1 November 2019 bars and restaurants are smoke-free, including shisha bars indoors. The ban covers all areas open to guests and applies even when the venue is closed. [1] |
| Outdoor terraces and public outdoor areasSmoking in public places | The ban does not apply to open-air areas, so smoking is allowed on terraces and at open platforms and open shelters. It does apply to the outdoor areas of schools, kindergartens and similar child facilities. [1] |
| Cars with childrenSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in a closed private vehicle if a person under 18 is inside. [1] |
| FineSmoking in public places | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The ministry page read does not state the fine amount.
Sources
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz: Nichtraucher:innenschutz und Rauchverbote in Österreich (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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