Can tourists use weed in Austria?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Austria. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Tourists in Austria are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Austria.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry weed through customs.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Austria?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Austria.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Austria?+
The recorded status for Austria as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What are the penalties for weed in Austria?+
Possession for personal use decriminalized as of January 2016.
Can tourists use weed in Austria?+
Tourists in Austria are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
When was this Austria weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Austria?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Austria; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.