Austria in Melodifestivalen 2

Austria took part in the second edition of Melodifestivalen which was hosted by Norway in Lillehammer with the song “Wollt Dir Nur Sagen”, composed by Gerald Gerard Hoffmann, Mathea Elisabeth Hoeller and Nicolas Rebscher. The song was performed by Mathea. The song qualified from the semi-final, gained 95 points and placed 12th (Last) in the final. This was Austria's first final placement and also the highest placement ever for Austria in the history of the contest.

Semi-final
The semi-final took place on 7 May 2021. Ten entries competed to this round "Tut Mir Nicht Leid" by Mathea, "Wollt Dir Nur Sagen" by Mathea, "Want Me Not To Want You" by Pænda and "Legacy" by Nathan Trent qualified to the final while the other six failed to qualify. The Austrian Hod announced the results while RIAN performed his Melodifestivalen entry Moonlight that competed in the first edition of the Melodifestivalen. He also announced that he will compete in the next edition of the national selection of his country.

Final
The final took place on 15 August 2021. Four entries qualified to the final while the top 2, "Legacy" by Nathan Trent and "Wollt Dir Nur Sagen" by Mathea advanced to the Gold Duel. Mathea and Nathan Trent got the same amount of points, 112. The Austrian Hod announced that Mathea won the televoting results and she will be the second representative for Austria in Melodifestivalen with the song "Wollt Dir Nur Sagen".