Amazon's Austrian Website: Does It Exist?

Amazon has been in Austria for over 20 years, with the first Amazon package delivered to an Austrian customer in October 1998. However, Amazon does not operate a dedicated Austrian website. Austrian customers can shop on Amazon through other sites, such as Amazon.co.uk (UK) or Amazon.de (Germany). Amazon.de is available in German, but also has a good English version. Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com offer a wider array of products, including local items, and often provide free shipping on many products. When shopping on Amazon.de or Amazon.co.uk, it is important to set Austria as the delivery destination before placing orders.

Amazon.de delivers to Austria

Amazon does not have a dedicated Austrian website, but you can still shop on Amazon through other sites. Amazon.de, the German Amazon website, delivers to Austria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to order from Amazon.de in Austria:

Ordering from a Desktop:

• In the top left corner, near the Amazon logo, change your location to Austria.
• Look for 'Deliver to Austria' next to the price and delivery details. Then shop as you normally would, comparing items and prices before adding them to your cart.
• During checkout, provide your Austrian delivery address.

Ordering from the Amazon Mobile App:

• Open the Amazon mobile app.
• Access the 'Deliver to' menu. If your country isn't listed, first go to 'Settings'.
• To change the settings, tap the three-bar symbol at the bottom of the app.
• Scroll down and tap 'Settings' to enlarge the menu.
• Click on 'Country & Language' to adjust your location to Austria.

Delivery Costs for Amazon Prime Members Delivering to Austria:

• Home delivery: €3.99 per delivery for orders under €39 (not including books).
• Pickup Points: €1.99 per delivery for orders under €39 (not including books).
• Books and pickup stations: Free delivery.

Delivery Costs for Non-Prime Customers Delivering to Austria:

• Home delivery: €4.99 per delivery.
• Pickup stations: €3.99 per delivery.
• Books and pickup stations: Free delivery.

Standard Delivery of Heavy Bulky Items to Austria:

Delivery time is arranged with the carrier.

Global Store Standard Delivery (from Amazon UK to Austria):

€3.99 per delivery.

Global Store Priority (from Amazon UK to Austria):

€4.99 per delivery.

Please note that deliveries to Austria usually take place from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and holidays.

Amazon.co.uk delivers to Austria

Amazon.co.uk does deliver to Austria, but it is not the only Amazon website that does. Amazon.de (Germany) also delivers to Austria.

If you are based in Austria and want to order from Amazon.co.uk, you need to set Austria as your delivery destination before adding items to your basket. This will save you time as you will only see the products that can be delivered to Austria. To do this, simply click near the top-left Amazon logo and pick your country. Amazon.co.uk will also change the cost from British pounds (GBP) to euros (EUR) and they charge a fee for their exchange rate guarantee. When buying from Amazon.co.uk, you might also need to pay import taxes.

If you are ordering from Amazon.de, you can change your location to Austria in the top left corner, near the Amazon logo. You can then look for 'Deliver to Austria' next to the price and delivery details. Amazon.de has a good English version of the website, but it also offers the website in other languages.

If you are ordering from Amazon.com (the flagship U.S. store), shipping to Austria is complicated. About two-thirds of Amazon stores (third-party sellers) that make up the bulk of merchants on Amazon don't ship internationally at all. Shipping is also made more difficult by customs, which can take time and money.

Amazon.at launched in 1999

Amazon has had a presence in Austria for over 20 years. The first Amazon package for an Austrian customer was delivered in October 1998, a book ordered from Amazon.de. In 1999, Amazon launched its website Amazon.at.

Amazon.at was launched to provide Austrian customers with a more convenient shopping experience in German. The website also enabled independent companies from Austria to sell their products on Amazon and benefit from access to millions of customers worldwide. Amazon opened its website to selling partners, offering them the option of taking over all the required logistics processes needed in e-commerce so that they could sell directly to Amazon Prime customers.

Austrian customers can also use Amazon.de, which covers both Germany and Austria. Amazon Germany is one of the biggest retailers in the world, offering a mix of their own products and a platform for independent sellers. The website offers a wide range of products, from books and technology to DIY and car parts.

Although Amazon doesn't operate a dedicated Austrian website, Austrian customers can still shop on Amazon through other sites, such as Amazon.co.uk (UK) or Amazon.de (Germany).

Amazon has a research and development centre in Graz, Austria

Prime Air is Amazon's future delivery system, which is designed to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using small drones. The Graz team will focus on "'sense and avoid' technology, which will enable the drones to behave more like smart animals than cars. The drones will be able to identify when they are in trouble and avoid collisions without human intervention.

The team is made up of some of the brightest minds in computer vision, including several PhDs in computer science. Many of the team members have a history of partnering with the Technical University of Graz, which has one of the best computer vision engineering programs in the world. Amazon plans to use these connections to form a partnership with the university for research and internships.

The Amazon Development Center Austria is located at Brückenkopfgasse 1 8020 Graz.

Amazon has been in Austria for over 20 years

Amazon's presence in Austria has grown significantly since then. In 2002, the company opened its website to selling partners, allowing independent Austrian companies to sell their products on Amazon and reach millions of customers worldwide. Amazon also has a strong presence in the European market more broadly. Its headquarters are based in Luxembourg, and it has opened several fulfillment centers in various EU countries. Austrian customers can use the Amazon.de website for a convenient shopping experience in German, and Amazon Germany covers both Germany and Austria.

In 2016, Amazon opened its first location in Austria—a research and development center in Graz, where it cooperates closely with the local university of technology Erzherzog Johann. Since then, the company has invested more than 170 million EUR in the country, including capital expenditures such as constructing and expanding delivery stations and offices, and operating expenditures such as employee salaries. Amazon currently employs more than 500 people at its logistics locations in Austria, with jobs in fulfillment and distribution of products, HR, customer service, IT, and research and development of future technologies. The company has also committed to becoming carbon neutral in its entire global business by 2040 and is equipping all new locations with photovoltaic systems and an infrastructure for electromobility.

Amazon's presence in Austria has had a positive impact on the local economy and community. The company has created jobs, driven innovation, and contributed to the country's competitive ability. Amazon also regularly supports local communities through donations to charities and non-profit organizations, such as the Corona Relief Fund of the Austrian Red Cross and the VinziDorf shelter in Vienna.

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