Austria has an above-average GDP per capita (€ 52,760 in 2024).
The summer season dominates domestic tourism, accounting for 58% of all overnight stays.
Austria ranks third in the Tyrolean guest mix in winter (6.5 %) and second in summer (10 %).
10 % of all Austrian domestic vacations are in Tirol.

Austria in the tourism year 2023/24

Austria is characterized by a strong economic performance, which is reflected in a GDP per capita of € 52,760 and a stable population of 9.2 million. In Tirol, the domestic market plays a solid role: it ranks third in the guest mix in winter and second in summer, and 10% of all domestic trips lead to Tirol.

The summer season clearly dominates domestic tourism and is responsible for 57-58 % of overnight stays. However, winter also remains important.

In winter 2023/24, 602,363 arrivals (+4.6 %) and 1,725,628 overnight stays (+2.5 %) were recorded.
In summer 2024, 883,485 arrivals (-1.3 %) and 2,267,080 overnight stays (-1.8 %) were recorded.

In the tourism year 2023/24 as a whole, the Austrian market achieved 1,485,848 arrivals (+1.0 %) and 3,992,708 overnight stays (±0.0 %). The length of stay was 2.9 days in winter and 2.6 days in summer.

Austrian guests have a strong preference for upscale hotels and quality accommodation.

Comparison of seasons

SeasonArrivals 22/23Arrivals 23/24Overnight stays 22/23Overnight stays 23/24
Winter576.126602.3631.683.2791.725.628
Summer895.532883.4852.309.2142.267.080

Accommodation categories

Accommodation categoryPercentageChange in
4/5-star hotels44,8 %+1,5 %
Vacation apartments15,7 %+1,6 %
3-star hotels18,7 %-0,7 %
Private accommodation9,3 %+1,2 %
2/1-star hotels2,6 %-10 %
Other accommodation8,9 %-6,6 %

Top 5 winter regions 2023/24

  • Innsbruck Tourism | 18.5 %

  • East Tyrol | 11.0 %

  • Ötztal Tourism | 7.5 %

  • Kufsteinerland | 5.3 %

  • Paznaun-Ischgl | 4.9 %

Top 5 summer regions 2024

  • Innsbruck Tourism | 16.4 %

  • East Tyrol | 13.3 %

  • Ötztal Tourism | 5.8 %

  • Kufsteinerland | 4.9 %

  • Achensee | 4.3 %

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