Leash rules in Austria: all federal states compared
Where do dogs have to be on a leash? This page puts all 9 federal states of Austria side by side: 9 of 9 are sourced from official sources, the latest check was on 28 October 2026.
Leash rules by federal state
| Federal state | Summary | Source | Checked on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgenland | Set by the municipality, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Carinthia | Leash or muzzle, at certain places, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Lower Austria | Leash or muzzle, inside built-up areas, at certain places, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Upper Austria | Leash or muzzle, inside built-up areas, at certain places, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Salzburg | Set by the municipality, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Styria | Leash or muzzle, at certain places | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Tyrol | Leash or muzzle, inside built-up areas, at certain places, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Vorarlberg | At certain places | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
| Vienna | Leash or muzzle, at certain places, dangerous dogs | Official source | checked on 28 October 2026 |
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As of: 28 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.
Not legal advice. We summarise the rules in plain language. This is a guide and does not replace information from the competent authority.
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