Lower Austria
A guide for expats
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A first overview.
About life, work, housing, education, health and leisure –
here with us in Lower Austria. We support you. Free of charge. From A to Z.
From getting your work permit to moving into your new home, we guide you through the process. Here’s to a good arrival, a smooth start and limitless well-being.
In Lower Austria. Your new, second home – for you and your family.
OUR SERVICE
How we support internationals & companies
PERSONAL AND HANDS-ON.
WORK & RESIDENCE
Before & after arriving in Lower Austria
EDUCATION
From kindergarten to university
HOUSING
Your new home in Lower Austria
HEALTHCARE
In good hands. Everywhere
LEISURE TIME
The many facets of Lower Austria
Living in Lower Austria allows me to enjoy its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, green spaces for outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, and a range of cultural, social and sporting events, as well as high quality services and facilities.
1.723.981
inhabitants
(2024)
115.506
companies
(2021)
-7,1%
real GDP growth
/year (2020)
€ 71.76 billion
GRP nominal
(2022)
820.000
employed
(2023)
approx. 50%
Export ratio
(2024)
Situated in the heart of Europe, (Lower) Austria convinces with a rich cultural heritage, pleasant climate, well-developed infrastructure and political stability.
#7
most liveable country in the world
(‘Quality of Life’ Index, World Population Review, 2021)
#11
happiest country
in the world
(World Happiness Report 2022)
#1
in Europe regarding organic farming
22% of farmers are organic in Lower Austria
#4
worldwide in terms of infrastructure
(World Bank Ranking 2018)
unique
offer of universities and apprenticeships
for an exceptional
career path
#1
‘wine- and strawberry-growing region’ in Austria
is Lower Austria
People matter.
Universities and colleges
Rated the No.1 country in the world in terms of quality of life – Austria just has it all. Lower Austria embodies these benefits as the historic core of the nation – a land of great diversity and contrasts, offering a nearly unlimited choice of cultural, recreational, leisure and holiday activities.
I have walked this path myself and I know the challenges. That's why it's important to me to approach everyone with an open mind, offer personal support and pass on my eyperience and tips.
Life quality matters.
Natur, culture and security.
Rated the No.1 country in the world in terms of quality of life – Austria just has it all. Lower Austria embodies these benefits as the historic core of the nation – a land of great diversity and contrasts, offering a nearly unlimited choice of cultural, recreational, leisure and holiday activities.
Please note: All information has been researched carefully and to the best of our knowledge.
However, ecoplus International is not an authority and cannot provide legally binding information.
ecoplus International does not assume any responsibility for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the contents.
Get in touch
Do you have a job offer in Lower Austria?
Or would you like to invest and found a company here?
We will help you with your plans and guide you through the process.
Please contact us or have a look at “The essential guide to living and working in Austria – Lower Austria Edition”
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We are here for you.
We at ecoplus International give everything for your successful expansion to Austria and beyond.
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Lower Austria – front runner in the COVID-19 vaccination race!
Currently, more than 170 biotech companies around the world are participating in a race for COVID-19 vaccines – including the German biotech company BioNTech. The Lower Austrian company Polymun Scientific is involved in the production of the potential vaccine.
Your contact person
State & nonprofit. We at ecoplus International give everything for your successful expansion to Austria and beyond. Slavisa Milanovic is here for you.
An innovation from Lower Austria to fight the western corn rootworm
The company Lithos Crop Protect from the federal state of Lower Austria has developed an efficient and inexpensive method for pest control against the corn rootworm.
What can we do for you?
Now!
The best time for Lower Austria.
© Daniel Hinterramskogler
Location matters.
Welcome to the heart of Europa
Lower Austria is situated in the heart of Europe and within easy reach of major cities such as Vienna, Munich, Bratislava, Budapest and Prague. Not only that, but in place is a superior international quality infrastruct-ure offering full service busi- ness support, modern road connections and Vienna Airport (VIE) that links west and east.
Technology matters.
High tech clusters in Lower Austria
Lower Austria is also a hub of high-tech. The consistent focus on cutting-edge tech- nologies and substantial funding of R&D have ensured Lower Austria its status as one of the most attractive and forward- thinking business locations for leading high-tech companies in the European region. Discover our Technopol program, with its specialized centers.