Emergencies are stressful and unpredictable, but they can be dealt with well enough if you know who to call. However, each country has a deluge of its own emergency numbers and some are impossible to remember. So with that, we made this handy article where we tell you about the most important numbers for you, your teeth, and for your pet. If you are in danger right now, call 112.
112 - European emergency number
In the European Union as well as in Albania, Georgia, Moldova, Iceland, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and Turkey the emergency number 112 will immediately connect you to the local emergency services. It’s been created especially for people who travel around Europe so if you find yourself in an emergency situation, you will be able to call for help.
The number is useful both for locals and foreigners, though English-speaking operators might not always be available. It’s also useful for people who are differently able since the 112 number can also be accessed via an SMS to 112 or through the 112-SOS app. It’s especially useful since it will connect you to everything from the police, ambulances, to the fire brigade, so there really is no need to remember any other number. Currently, the average time to get an answer to a 112 call is about 5 seconds.
Vienna emergency numbers
The three most important local emergency numbers in Vienna are:
| Fire brigade | 122 |
| Police | 133 |
| Ambulance service | 144 |
There is also an option for the differently-abled who can contact the fire brigade, police, or ambulance by sending an SMS to the Vienna number 0800 133 133 or by writing an e-mail to [email protected].
But there are tons of other 24-hour emergency contacts you should be at least aware of. There is the expert assistance in cases of poisoning on line 01 406 43 43, psychiatric counseling in emergencies: 01 313 30, women's emergency helpline at 01 717 19, and technical emergency hotline at 01 4000-8280 as well as the emergency hotline in case of blocked toilets or domestic sewers with the number 01 795 14-9300. In short, Vienna loves their emergency numbers and it’s hard to fault them. One never knows what might happen and it’s good to know that these services are out there.
Vienna emergency dentist
If you find yourself with a dental emergency, Vienna has you covered. Take Meinzahn, for example. They are open from 8 a.m. to midnight every day of the year, including Holidays and weekends and can be reached at the toll-free number 0800-240018. The next dentist, DentalAesthetics, is more than its name may suggest. They provide professional emergency dental care and guarantee immediate care even without an appointment. The only downside is that they are closed during the holidays, though not during the weekend when they have their emergency opening hours from 8:00 to 20:00. They are situated right in Vienna’s center, about 4 minutes from the Stephansplatz metro station.
Vienna emergency vet
One of the emergency helplines that we didn’t mention above is the animal welfare helpline with the number 01 4000-8060 (told you Vienna loves their emergency numbers) but there are other possibilities as well. The Animal Hospital of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, for example, has its own 24-hour helpline for smaller pets and farm animals as well as horses. But there is also the Hope Centre with the number 703-281-5121 which boasts immediate examination as well as aftercare for your beloved pet. Lastly, if you have some time to browse, there is a list of veterinarians in Vienna where you can find the vet that’s right for your companion.
