More legal options
Egg donation has been legally permitted in Austria since 2015 – in Germany it is not permitted under the Embryo Protection Act (as of 2026). Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is also clearly regulated in Austria.
Fertility treatment in Austria – for patients from Germany.
More and more couples from Germany fulfil their wish for a child in Vienna: egg donation has been legally permitted in Austria since 2015, the journey is short, and at the Wunschbaby Institut Feichtinger you are accompanied by the pioneer of reproductive medicine in Austria – in German or English, personally, and with just a few well-planned stays in Vienna.
"We come from Germany – can we undergo treatment at your institute?" We receive this question regularly, and the answer is simple: yes, of course we also treat couples from Germany. No visa, no language barrier, the same currency – and a clear legal framework that opens up more treatment options than in Germany.
The most frequent reason for coming to Vienna is egg donation: it has been legally permitted in Austria since 2015, whereas in Germany it is not permitted under the Embryo Protection Act (Embryonenschutzgesetz) (as of 2026). But many German couples also deliberately choose an institute with more than 40 years of experience for IVF, ICSI and genetic diagnostics.
Coming from Switzerland? You will find all the information for Swiss couples on our page fertility treatment for patients from Switzerland.
Why WIF
The pioneer of reproductive medicine in Austria.
1982
Austria's first IVF baby, cared for by Prof. Feichtinger
30,000+
children born with our support
4.8 ★
from 498 reviews on Google & DocFinder
2015
egg donation has been legally permitted in Austria since this year
Your reasons for Vienna
What speaks for treatment in Austria.
Short journey
Vienna is easy to reach from all over Germany – by plane via Vienna International Airport or by train. Our institute is located in Vienna-Hietzing, right on the U4 underground line.
Pioneer since 1982
Austria's first IVF baby, more than 30,000 children born, a high-tech IVF laboratory and our own genetics laboratory in-house – many methods that are standard today were co-developed here.
Family-style care
"We are family" is our motto: fixed contact persons, a full hour for the first consultation and honest advice without pressure – with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 498 reviews.
Legal framework
Egg donation: permitted in Austria, not in Germany
For many couples from Germany, the legal situation is the decisive reason for treatment in Austria: in Germany, egg donation is not permitted under the Embryo Protection Act (Embryonenschutzgesetz) (as of 2026). With the amendment to the Reproductive Medicine Act, egg donation has been permitted in Austria since 2015. The legal framework is clearly defined:
- The woman in whom the pregnancy is to be brought about must not yet have completed her 45th year of age at the start of treatment.
- Eggs may only be retrieved for a third person from the donor's completed 18th to her completed 30th year of age.
- Egg donation is permitted if the woman's own eggs are not capable of reproduction.
- Treatment is possible within a marriage, a registered partnership or a cohabiting relationship.
- Before treatment, in-depth notarial counselling on the legal consequences of the consent is provided for.
- Anonymous donation is not permitted: from the completed 14th year of age, the child can receive information about the identity of the donor.
- Surrogacy is prohibited in Austria – egg donation is only possible for the woman who carries the pregnancy herself.
As of 2026. Legal requirements and their practical implementation continue to evolve; in the consultation we clarify the details for your personal situation. You can find more in-depth information on our pages about egg donation and the legal framework.
The process for travelling couples
How your treatment from Germany works.
We plan your treatment so that you manage with just a few well-prepared stays in Vienna – and are closely accompanied by us in between.
1
First contact – from the comfort of your home
The easiest way to start is our free fertility info evening with a personal orientation talk – online or on site. This lets you clarify your first questions without travelling. You can send us any existing findings in advance.
2
First consultation in Vienna
The in-depth first consultation takes place on site and usually lasts a full hour: medical history, counselling, gynaecological examination with ultrasound, initiation of the preliminary examinations and therapy planning – in German or English, as you prefer.
3
Treatment plan with bundled appointments
We align your treatment plan with your travel arrangements and bundle examinations and appointments wherever it is medically sensible. We coordinate follow-up appointments closely with you – at every step you know when your presence in Vienna is needed.
4
Preparation and check-ups
During the preparation phase we stay in ongoing contact. Where medically possible, we coordinate individual check-ups with your gynaecologist in Germany – we define the details together in your treatment plan.
5
Treatment in Vienna
The central treatment steps – such as egg retrieval or embryo transfer – take place at our institute in Vienna. The embryo transfer takes only a few minutes and requires no anaesthesia; we tell you in advance how many days you should plan for.
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Follow-up care – also from a distance
After the transfer, we accompany you through the hormonal support and the pregnancy test and remain available for you. An established pregnancy is then looked after by your gynaecologist at home – like any other pregnancy.
Getting here & location
Easy to reach in Vienna-Hietzing.
Our main institute is located at Lainzer Straße 6, 1130 Vienna, in the green district of Hietzing near Schönbrunn Palace. From Vienna International Airport you can reach us by public transport with the City Airport Train (CAT) and underground line U4 to Hietzing station; Vienna is also well connected by train from many German cities.
You can find all the details on getting here, parking and public transport on our page How to find us.
„Ich habe nach einem Jahr Klinik gewechselt, nach 3 Fehlversuchen. Bei Doktor Feichtinger hat es direkt beim ersten Mal geklappt. Ich bin sehr zufrieden & habe mich von Anfang an wohl gefühlt. Der Wechsel der Klinik war die beste Entscheidung.“
FAQ
Fertility treatment in Austria: what couples from Germany ask us.
Do you also treat couples from Germany?
Yes, of course we also treat couples from Germany – from the initial work-up to IVF and ICSI through to egg donation. Treatment is available in German or English, and we plan the appointments so that they fit in well with your travel.
Is egg donation permitted in Austria – and what applies in Germany?
In Austria, egg donation has been legally permitted since 2015. It is subject to conditions: the recipient must not yet have completed her 45th year of age at the start of treatment, eggs may only be retrieved from the donor's completed 18th to her completed 30th year of age, and treatment is possible within a marriage, registered partnership or cohabiting relationship (as of 2026). In Germany, egg donation is not permitted under the Embryo Protection Act (Embryonenschutzgesetz) (as of 2026). We clarify the details in the consultation.
Do we have to travel to Vienna for every appointment?
No. The first contact is possible without travelling: our free orientation talk takes place online or on site. The in-depth first consultation with examination and ultrasound then takes place on site in Vienna; we coordinate the further appointments closely with you and bundle them wherever it is medically sensible.
How many stays in Vienna are necessary?
That depends on the treatment and cannot be stated in general terms. As a principle, we plan your treatment so that you manage with just a few well-prepared stays: the first consultation, the central treatment steps such as egg retrieval or embryo transfer – and close coordination from a distance in between. In the first consultation you receive a concrete plan with all the required visits.
Will our German health insurance cover the costs?
Whether and to what extent German statutory or private health insurers cover the costs of treatment abroad varies from case to case. Please clarify this in advance directly with your insurer. We discuss the costs of your treatment with us transparently before treatment begins.
Does the Austrian IVF Fund also apply to us?
The IVF Fund is tied to legal requirements – among others, citizenship, insurance and residence requirements in Austria. For couples who live and are insured in Germany, treatment is therefore generally billed privately. We are happy to check whether the fund is an option in your case; our costs page provides an overview of the requirements.
Can we use medical findings from Germany?
Yes, please bring any existing findings – such as hormone levels, semen analyses or reports from previous treatments – to the first consultation, or send them to us in advance. This makes the consultation more concrete. Your records do not have to be complete, however: we determine together which examinations are still needed.
How do we best reach the institute in Vienna?
Our main institute is located at Lainzer Straße 6, 1130 Vienna. From Vienna International Airport, you can travel by public transport with the City Airport Train (CAT) and underground line U4 to Hietzing station; from there it is about a 10-minute walk or one stop by tram. You can find all the details under How to find us.
Your next step
Let's get to know each other – online first, if you like.
Free orientation talk online or an in-depth first consultation in Vienna – you set the pace.
Or call us: +43 1 877 77 75