Aussievision’s Top 10 Austrian Eurovision entries of all time

With the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest almost upon us, the excitement is building so ten members of the Aussievision team decided to rank their favourite Austrian Eurovision entries of all time. Every song from 1957 to 2025 was eligible.

The Eurovision scoring system of 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 was implemented.

In the event of songs receiving the same amount of points, the one that received a higher individual point tally would be granted a higher placement.

So which Austrian song is our favourite? Is it one of Austria’s winning songs? Is it a recent banger? Or is it something else? Continue reading for our answer.

10. 2022 (DNQ for final): LUM!X feat. Pia Maria — Halo (19 points)

Highs: 10 points from Srdjan, 4 points from Dale and Sam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMgjHYwXSuo

“Another song that makes me happy whenever I hear it, it is exactly the type of music I like listening to and fits right in with the rest of my playlist.” Srdjan

9. 1966 (1st place): Udo Jürgens — Merci, Chérie (20 points)

Highs: 12 points from Paul, 7 points from Fleur.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRXKzog_lM

“A beautiful and serene classic. A deserved winner of the contest and still a wonderful song to listen to. Udo's winning song is classily delivered, with smooth and charming vocals, and a powerful build up that will forever remain in Eurovision history. One of the best winners of the competition, hands down!” ~ Paul

8. 2012 (DNQ for final): Trackshittaz — Woki mit deim Popo (25 points)

Highs- 12 points from Fleur, 8 points from Paul.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6IKHZ4ovio

"This was so robbed in 2012. Is it the best Austrian song ever? Heck no. Should it have beaten Euphoria by Loreen? Absolutely not, but it should have beaten someone. Come on now- last out of everyone is really not fair. Is it fun? Yes. Is it ridiculous? Yes. Did it have a snowflake's chance in hell of winning? Also yes. But it is also memorable.This song makes me happy every time I hear it and it makes me want to jump around like a Jedward twin. I love this song and I will never get sick of it. Justice for the Trackshittaz." ~ Fleur

7. 2015 (26th place): The Makemakes — I Am Yours (29 points)

Highs- 8 points from Dale and Kyriakos, 7 points from Rebecca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f993p0CAV8

6. 2018 (3rd place): Cesár Sampson — Nobody But You (29 points)

Highs: 10 points from Kyriakos, 7 points from Dale, 6 points from Rebecca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Yvzo1puoE

“Cesar absolutely smashes this performance! I still enjoy it today, and a well deserved jury winner back in 2018!” ~ Kyriakos

5. 2025 (1st place): JJ — Wasted Love (31 points)

Highs: 10 points from Paul and Joel, 6 points from Srdjan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onOex2WXjbA

“Maybe it's the Filipino bias I have, maybe because this was the winner of the first ESC that I ever attended, or maybe because this song is technically and artistically brilliant. All I know is that it is another well-deserved winner because that stage performance was brilliantly shot and sung. JJ should be an international star by now - however, we'll always have that one performance in Basel where, for one shining moment, he was the most famous person to come out of the Philippines and we were all so proud.” ~ Paul

“This brought something new to the stage that we haven’t really seen before - a mashup of opera and EDM. Whilst it may not be remembered as one of the greatest winners of all time, it’s definitely up there with the best that Austria has sent.” ~ Joel

4. 2023 (15th place): Teya & Salena — Who the Hell Is Edgar? (60 points)

Highs: 12 points from John Christian,10 points from Rebecca, 8 points from Srdjan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uk64V9h0Ko

“The song is iconic not just for the bopping melody, but also the crowd vibes that went along with it.” ~ John Christian

“Like many other ESC fans, I spent the better part of 2023 humming "Poe, Poe, Poe" under my breath both before and after the contest. An earworm with an added middle finger at the music industry is just such a delightful combination. Teya and Salena really sold this with their attitude and phenomenal vocals! To this day, Edgar Allan Poe's ghost still regularly pops in to get this one stuck in my head for a few hours.” ~ Rebecca

3. 2024 (24th place): Kaleen — We Will Rave (66 points)

Highs: 12 points from Srdjan, Sam and Emma, 10 points from John Christian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ6SlZnk_EI

“This song always gets me up on the dancefloor and energises me and is simply my favourite song that Austria has ever sent.” `Srdjan

“As an old school Eurovision stan, given Austria’s extensive Eurovision history I wanted to give an older entry top marks. However I couldn’t go past the Queen of Rave Kaleen! One of the most addictive, pulsing, energetic songs to ever grace the Eurovision stage. Kaleen is an incredible performer. It was disgusting how robbed she was – especially in the televote. Austria really should’ve won one year early.” ~Sam

“It didn't do as well at Eurovision as hoped but this banger remains one of my all time favourite entries which I still listen to today.” ~ Emma

“It is, quite frankly, very underrated and should've given more love towards the artist and the song. It is giving more 2000s vibes and dance club fever, to be honest.” ~ John Christian

2. 2014 (1st place): Conchita Wurst — Rise Like a Phoenix (68 points)

Highs- 12 points from Kyriakos and Joel, 10 points from Dale and Emma, 8 points from Rebecca and Fleur.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRM

“An absolute icon, this song is bigger than Eurovision itself. It is a performance for the ages!” ~ Kyriakos

“Eurovision winners don’t get more timeless than this gem! Strip away the staging and the look, and you’re left with a song dripping in pure emotion that would still beat all competitors if it were on stage in 2026.” ~ Joel

“Conchita was *everything* in 2014, her performance elevated this bond song to epic proportions for a famous victory that was more than the Eurovision trophy itself.” ~ Dale

“Rise Like a Phoenix' still holds up today as one of the best winning entries in a defining moment for the contest. An epic performance and a truly deserved winner.” ~ Emma

1. 2016 (13th place): ZOË — Loin d’ici (69 points)

Highs: 12 points from Dale, 10 points from Fleur, 8 points from John Christian and Sam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuPYt5i5cE

“I absolutely adored this in 2016, ZOË just brought an infectious positive energy and the song was simple but effective and bizarrely in French. I never get sick of hearing this and seeing this performance.” ~ Dale

“I love this. It is so adorable and catchy. You can't not get caught up in it and really, is there anyone who doesn't like this song? Not to mention it's completely random- an Austrian song sung in French. "On chante, on chante" It gets stuck in your head for days. Sing away Austrian francophone Disney princess." ~ Fleur

The other songs that received points.

11. 2017 (16th place): Nathan Trent — Running on Air (16 points)

12. 1989 (5th place): Thomas Forstner — Nur ein Lied (16 points)

13. 2002 (18th place): Manuel Ortega — Say a Word (13 points)

14. 2020 (cancelled contest): Vincent Bueno — Alive (12 points)

“I am a huge sucker for a funky bassline and a strong male vocal. Vincent has a stellar voice and some great dance moves too. I still remember very clearly listening to this for the first time, and his delivery of that first line really makes you sit up and pay attention. Not only is this my favourite Austrian entry of all time, it's just one of my favourite Eurovision songs in general. Still devastated that we never got to see it live-- I think it may have really surprised people.” ~ Rebecca

15, 1982 (9th place): Mess — Sonntag (12 points)

16. 1977 (17th place): Schmetterlinge — Boom Boom Boomerang (12 points)

17. 1990 (10th place): Simone — Keine Mauern mehr (10 points)

“An awesome Austrian anthem! In a sea of songs about European unity in 1990, this one should’ve done better than tenth. Incredibly contemporary sounding its year, unlike the winner. The slight abuse of the language rule in the song is worth it to sing some short but powerful messages of European unity in French, English and Serbo-Croat. I also love how she struts so confidently across that stage in Zagreb.” ~ Sam

18. 1994 (17th place): Petra Frey — Für den Frieden der Welt (9 points)

19. 1976 (5th place): Waterloo & Robinson — My Little World (8 points)

20. 1971 (16th place): Marianne Mendt — Musik (8 points)

21. 1997 (21st place): Bettina Soriat — One Step (7 points)

22. 1983 (9th place): Westend — Hurricane (7 points)

23. 1993 (14th place): Tony Wegas — Maria Magdalena (6 points)

24. 2019 (DNQ for final): PÆNDA — Limits (6 points)

25. 2011 (18th place): Nadine Beiler — The Secret Is Love (4 points)

26. 2021 (DNQ for final): Vincent Bueno — Amen (4 points)

27. 2005 (DNQ for final): Global Kryner — Y así (3 points)

28. 1965 (4th place): Udo Jürgens — Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen (3 points)

29. 1959 (9th place): Ferry Graf — Der K. und K. Kalypso aus Wien (3 points)

30. 1957 (10th place): Bob Martin — Wohin, kleines Pony? (2 points)

31. 1964 (6th place): Udo Jürgens — Warum nur, warum? (2 points)

32. 1972 (5th place): The Milestones — Falter im Wind (1 point)

Quelle surprise! The Aussievision team’s favourite Austrian song of all time is the only song sung entirely French. Vienna may be far from here but you can stay up to date with the Aussievision team all through the Eurovision Song Contest season.

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