Austria was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with the song "Keine Mauern mehr", composed by Marc Berry and Nanna Berry, with lyrics by Mario Botazzi, and performed by Simone Stelzer.

The Austrian participating broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), selected its entry through a national final.

Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) held the national final on 15 March 1990 at Studio Z1 of the ORF-Zentrum in Vienna, hosted by Lizzi Engstler, who represented Austria in 1982 as part of the duo, Mess.

The winner was then declared as Simone Stelzer with the song "Keine Mauern mehr".

Stelzer performed 20th on the night of the contest, following Italy and preceding Cyprus.