Filmlocation Austria
There are many compelling reasons to film in Austria.
Austria offers a wide range of outstanding filming locations – from majestic mountain landscapes and crystal-clear lakes to modern architecture and historic settings. FILM in AUSTRIA supports you in identifying the right locations with tailored advice and extensive location expertise. If you are looking for a specific location, please feel free to contact us directly.
Location Advantages
A very well-equipped country with a five-star infrastructure. You can reach a 13.000 feet mountain as easy as you can walk around the Opera Building.
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Extraordinary locations
Mountains and glaciers
Castles and palaces
Villages and Alpine huts
Historical and contemporary architecture
Landscapes
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Financial incentives
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Experienced crew
Experience with international productions
Multilingual
Perfect education
Many award-winning filmmakers with international experience
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Modern infrastructure
Five-star hotels up to extreme locations
Central location and short distances
Good accessibility
Excellent road network
Snow-secure (glacier regions)
Low logistics costs
HQ7 StudiosHQ7 Studios () at the Harbour Vienna
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High quality of life and security
Low crime rate
Social security
Good health care
Wide range of cultural and recreational activities
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Attractive business location
Political and social stability
Competitive conditions
EU membership
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Competitive costs
Cost of living in the Europe mid-table
Vienna less expensive than other cities e.g. London and Paris
Architecture & Cities
Austria boasts a great variety of distinct and diverse film locations rarely matched anywhere else in the world. Urban centers featuring modern architecture and internationally renowned avantgarde design stand in contrast to these rural locations. This is a short selection thereof.
Mountains & Glaciers
Producers are especially attracted to Austria's mountain and glacier regions since they offer a snow guarantee during any season. This is a short selection thereof.
Castles & Palaces
A variety of imposing fortresses and magnificent castles are the highlights in many historic productions. This is a short selection thereof.
Villages, Chalets & Houses
Whether a village from the Middle Age or a pulsing metropolis with modern architecture, Austria offers an astounding variety of cinematic settings. This is a short selection thereof.
Water
The world of water stretches from crystal-clear Alpine lakes, roaring mountain streams and waterfalls to ruggedly romantic gorges and ravines all the way to long, calm rivers and swimming lakes. This is a short selection thereof.
Nature
Austria offers a variety of mountain regions and green meadows. This is a short selection thereof.
Regional film commissions
The regional film commissions also offer partly detailed location databases in their regions:
