Emergency Services (ER)
In case of an emergency, it's important to know who to call and where to go. Austria has reliable emergency services, and help is usually available quickly. Here are the main numbers and services you should know.
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Important Emergency Numbers (free to call from any phone)
Important Emergency Numbers (free to call from any phone)
112 – General European emergency number (works anywhere in the EU)
133 – Police (Polizei)
144 – Ambulance / Medical emergency (Rettung)
122 – Fire department (Feuerwehr)
141 – Medical emergency service at night/weekends (non-life-threatening cases)
Hospital Emergency
Hospital Emergency
For serious health issues or injuries, go to the emergency room of a local hospital (Krankenhaus). Inpatient admissions for emergencies rotate on a scheduled basis between the following hospital:
1. Kepler Universitätsklinikum – Med Campus III
The main emergency department for general (internal) and surgical emergencies. Located at Krankenhausstraße 9, 4021 Linz.
Admission rotates with other hospitals—check the current Aufnahmekalender for availability.
2. Ordensklinikum – Elisabethinen Linz
Emergency care on scheduled Aufnahmetagen (admission days). Located at Fadingerstraße 1, 4020 Linz.
Treats internal medical emergencies across various specialties (cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology, etc.)
3. Ordensklinikum – Barmherzige Schwestern Linz
Emergency department located at Seilerstätte 4, 4010 Linz. Operational on alternating days according to the calendar.
4. Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Linz
Also part of the network, it shares emergency duties with Elisabethinen and Barmherzige Schwestern according to the rotating schedule. Located at Seilerstätte 2, 4021 Linz.
5. Unfallkrankenhaus (UKH) Linz – AUVA Accident Hospital
Dedicated to trauma and accident cases—specializing in orthopedic and microsurgery emergencies. Located at Garnisonstraße 7, 4020 Linz
Emergency Pharmacy (Notdienstapotheke)
Emergency Pharmacy (Notdienstapotheke)
Some pharmacies stay open at night or on weekends. You can find the closest one here: www.apomedica.com/apothekenfinder
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support
Psychological Emergency Service: 0732 2177 (available 24/7)
Telefonseelsorge (emotional support): 142 (free and anonymous, 24/7)
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