Map of Austria States

Austria is divided into nine federal states, known as Bundesländer. These states form the foundation of Austria's federal system. Use the interactive maps below to explore these states and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of Austria to visualize your own data.

Interactive Map of Austria States

Austria's States: Key Facts

  • Total number of states: 9
  • Largest state by area: Lower Austria
  • Most populous state: Vienna - approximately 1,840,573 people
  • Capital and largest city: Vienna, which is both a city and a state
  • Bordering countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
  • Key urban centers: Vienna, Graz (Styria), Linz (Upper Austria), Salzburg (Salzburg state), Innsbruck (Tyrol)
  • Federal structure: Established by the Federal Constitutional Law of 1920; states have limited legislative powers

Interesting Facts

  • Vienna is unique as it serves as both a city and a federal state.
  • The Austrian state boundaries mainly follow natural features like rivers and mountains.
  • Austria's federal system was re-enacted on May 1, 1945, after World War II.

Free Downloads

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Custom Map Features

This map supports labels.

This map is divided into 9 states.

Updates

Sep 15, 2025:

  • Added map of Austrian states with labels

Frequently Asked Questions

Austria is divided into nine federal states, known as Bundesländer.

Vienna is the largest state by population in Austria, with approximately 1,840,573 residents.

You can use Ultimaps to create custom maps of Austria. Customize colors, place markers, and tweak the design before exporting to PNG, PDF, or SVG.