Districts of Vienna

The 1st district is the centre of Vienna and is called Innere Stadt (“Inner city”). It borders Leopoldstadt, Landstraße, Wieden, Mariahilf, Neubau, Josefstadt and Alsergrund. Until the fall of the city walls these districts were actually suburbs which became municipalities by the time. The overall population is approx. 17,000 people. However, as the 1st district is a tourist centre and many companies have their offices there…read more

Leopoldstadt is the 2nd district of Vienna and is located between the Danube and Danube Canal. On a total area of 19.27 km2 live 101,702 people. Currently, Leopoldstadt is one of the most modern and most dynamic districts of Vienna. Its cityscape changes constantly, such that it has become a colourful mix of historic and modern buildings (e.g. Marina tower)…read more.

Landstraße is the 3rd Viennese district and is located very central. It has a modest total area of approx. 7.42 km2 and a population of 88,125 people. As many of its neighbouring districts is Landstraße also characterised by a combination of historic touristic attractions, green and pedestrian areas and living and commercial spaces…read more

Wieden is the 4th district of Vienna. Its total area is approx. 1.80 km² with a total population of 31,691 people and is, therefore, densely populated. The public transport network is here highly developed as there are three metro lines: U1, U2 and the U4. The population rises constantly in Wieden (from 30,700 people in 2011 to 31,691 people in 2015) which influences the real estate market…read more

Margareten is the 5th district of Vienna. Previously, it was part of the 4th district, however, because of social-economic reasons it was declared independent in 1861. Afterwards, the south part of Margareten was given to the district Favoriten. Margareten offers a remarkable cityscape, characterised by apartment buildings, cosy cafés and modern restaurants…read more

Mariahilf is the 6th and smallest of Vienna`s districts. On a total area of 1.45 km² live 31,000 people. The 6th district is well-known for its shopping street Mariahilferstraße which puts a sparkle in the eye of the shopping enthusiast…read more

Neubau is the 7th district of Vienna. It is one of the most bustling districts in Vienna and well-known for its nightlife. On a total area of 1.61 km² live 31,291 people. The popular region Spittelberg (part of the 7th district) with the adjoining Museumsquartier have the reputation of being a trendy neighbourhood because of the numerous modern and inviting restaurants, bars and cafés there…read more

Josefstadt is the 8th and the smallest district of Vienna. Its total area is only 1.09 km². Nevertheless, it has its own special features. For historical reasons almost all Vienna`s mayor have lived in Josefstadt and now also the Federal President. Nevertheless, it is a very calm and central district and is known as the “district of villas”…read more

Alsergrund is the 9th district of Vienna with a total area of 2.97 km² and a total population of 40,882 citizens. This district is a very attractive for prospective investors due to many different factors: The proximity to the city centre guarantees an all-year tourist flow. Furthermore, the transport system is highly developed…read more

Favoriten is the 10th district of Vienna. It is the most densely populated district: on a total area of approx. 31.82 km² live 189,713 citizens. The 10th district is very interesting from an investor`s standpoint. Although Favoriten already has an astonishing number of residential buildings…read more

Simmering ist he 11th district of Vienna and is well-known for its numerous industrial zones (e.g. power station from wood biomass). The total area of Simmering is around 23.26km² and 40% of it is green area. Furthermore, the district has a considerable potential for construction. An exemplary project is the Mautner-Markhof-Gründe. It is an apartment complex on a total area of approx. 7 hectare with 900 apartments…read more

Meidling is the 12th district of Vienna. Its special feature is the harmonic fusion of a rural landscape and urban areas. On a total area of 8.1km², there are not only large residential houses but also urban family houses. Furthermore, the transport system is extensively developed. In Meidling, there is also the railway station Wien Meidling as well as the subway lines U4 and U6, which lead also to the City Centre…read more

Hietzing is the 13th district of Vienna and boasts Villas and homesteads, which were mostly built in the 19th century. The total population is about 25,115 citizens and a considerable portion of it belongs the Viennese bourgeoisie. Furthermore, Hietzing is very popular with families because there are many residential buildings with spacious apartments and many green areas…read more

Penzing is the 14th district of Vienna. While in the western region apartment blocks prevail, there are usually old Villas in Penzing. Overall, there are approx. 11,596 residential buildings. About 1,871 of them were built before the year 1991 and 1,856 after 1991. The total area of the district is around 33.76 km2 and 60% of it are green areas, as e.g. the Vienna Woods. Besides well preserved rural villas…read more

Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is the 15th district of Vienna. It is a classic working-class district which population consists of 37% of foreigners. Furthermore, it is one of the smallest districts of Vienna with a total area of approx. 3.92km². The 15th district is densely populated as there live around 76,320 citizens. The buildings are mostly built in Art Nouveau style and surrounded by green areas…read more

Ottakring is the 16th district of Vienna with a total area of 8.67 km². The special feature of the district is its landscape: the eastern part of the district is densely populated and built-up; in the western part the Vienna Woods and a few hills decorate the landscape…read more

Hernals is the 17th district and is located western between the Vienna Beltway and the Vienna Woods. The 17th district has a remarkable architectural variety: there are restored Villas from the Middle Age as well as modern built apartments. Furthermore, a significant part of the 17th district are green areas…read more

Währing is the 18th district and is located in the north-west of Vienna. It is one of the greenest areas of the city and apart from the natural scenery, there is also an architectural variety observable: around the Vienna Beltway Währing is densely built-up mostly with residential building. Therefore, this is a very attractive area for investors who want to invest in such real estates…read more

Döbling is the 19th district which is known as a noble neighbourhood as it is one of the most expensive residential areas of Vienna. There are a few regions, formerly independent, however, over the years one by one assigned to the 19th district: Grinzing, Sievering, Neustift am Walde, Kaasgraben. The 19th district impresses also with its architectural variety: there are beautiful old Villas and …read more

Brigittenau is the 20th district of Vienna and is located between the Danube and the Danube Canal. Brigittenau is astonishingly good connected with the other districts, not only because of 25 bridges, busses, tramway lines and the subway lines U4 and U6, but also very good reachable by car. The dynamic building development of the district led to a distinct population increase…read more

Floridsdorf is the 21st district and is located in the northeast of Vienna. Despite its location beyond the Danube, Floridsdorf is very good accessible because of the transport system: various tramways and busses reach the 1st district as well as the boundaries of the 21st and 22nd district…read more

Donaustadt is the 22nd district of Vienna. With a total area of approx. 102.3km², it is the biggest district of Vienna. Donaustadt is a very vivid region, but has still a village life at the edges of the district. As typical for Vienna, the 22nd district has also a highly developed transport system. Thus, the citizens are very mobile and remarkably easy reachable: subway lines (U1, U2), busses, tramway, and rapid transit lines…read more

Liesing is the 23rd district, the youngest and the southernmost district of Vienna. The 23rd district has also a remarkable infrastructure, a vivid everyday life, but it is still a calm region in the night. There can be identified also different architectural styles in Liesing: beautifully reserved Villas, modern housing complexes and industrial regions…read more