If you find yourself in Austria, ordering a refreshing beer is one of the easiest ways to relax and connect with locals. The local word for beer is Bier, and knowing how to ask for one will instantly make you feel like a seasoned traveler.
Whether you are sampling popular choices like Stiegl or Zipfer or simply enjoying a refreshing Radler or cozying up in a traditional Gasthaus, a cold brew is never far away in Austria!
Most Common Ways to Say Beer
German
das Bier
Beer
German
Ein Bier, bitte.
One beer please.
More expression(s) You Might Hear in Austria
German
das Bräu
brew house, beer
Quick Facts About Austria
Capital city:
Vienna
National / Official language(s):
German
(Austrian german)
Slovenian
(Carinthia and Styria)
Croatian
(Burgenland)
Hungarian
(Burgenland)
Other spoken language(s):
English
(Big cities e.g. Vienna, Graz, Salzburg)
Czech
(Neighboring country)
Slovak
(Neighboring country)
Austria