The Most Interesting Neighbourhoods to Check out in Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a modern capital with several districts bearing their own specific marks. Whether you seek classical surroundings or modern buildings, shopping streets or peaceful green areas, you will find those spots scattered around the city. You can devote a whole day to explore a neighbourhood on its own and have a good time.

Donaustadt is a modern quarter of Vienna, with skyscrapers and business centers

Below is a map of all 23 districts of the city of Vienna.

Check out our list below with a rough description of Vienna's districts and the main sights situated in each of them.

1. Innere Stadt:

It is the city centre, with numerous historical sites and few residents. Main attractions: St. Stephan’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Hofburg palace, Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History Museum), Wiener Rathaus (Vienna City Hall), Judenplatz, Ringstraße, Schwedenplatz, Kärntner Straße and the Graben (shopping streets), Albertina (museum), Burggarten (park), Volksgarten (park), Palmenhaus (cafe in a palm house), Heldenplatz, Wiener Staatsoper (National Opera), Bermuda Dreieck (area of bars, clubs, restaurants), Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library), Time Travel Vienna (museum), Stephanspatz, Kaiserliche Schatzkammer, Rathausplatz, Sisi Museum, Haus der Musik (museum), Österreichisches Parlament (house of parlament), Kapuzinergruft (tombs), Musikverein, Wiener Royal Orchester, MAK - Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum for Applied Arts), Maria Theresia Denkmal (sculpture) and square, Michaelerplatz, Ankeruhr, Dorotheum (auction house), Spanische Hofreitschule (Spanish Riding School), Freyung Passage, Am Hof Square, Stadtpark (City park).

2. Leopoldstadt:

It is the island between the Danube and the Danube Canal, with Praterstern, Vienna's most frequented traffic spot, and Giant Wheel. Main sights: Prater (park and theme park), Wiener Riesenrad (giant ferris wheel), Ernst-Happl Stadium, Messe Wien (Vienna fair), Augarten (park), Donauinsel, WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Stadionbad, Windobona Indoor Skydiving, Wiener Kriminalmuseum (Museum for Crime), Donauinselfest (festival), Planetarium Wien, Stadion Center (shopping mall), Produktenbörse (exchange), Tel Aviv Beach (bars and clubs), Porzellanmanufaktur Augarten (china factory), Karmelitermarkt (farmers market).

3. Landstraße:

It is on the right bank of the Danube Canal, and includes the Belvedere. Main sights: Belvedere Palace, Kunst Haus Wien (Hundertwasser Museum), Hundertwasserhaus Wien, Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History), Wiener Konzerthaus, Belveder Schlossgarten (park), Remise Verkehrsmuseum (museum for vehicles and public transport), Botanischer Garten der Universität Wien (botanical garden of the university), Friedhof St. Marx (cemetery), Donau Kanal, Wien Mitte the Mall (shopping mall), Fälschermuseum (Museum of Fake Art), Gasometer, Alpengarten (park), Akademietheater, Wiener Eislauf-Verein (ice rink), Hundertwasser Village.

4. Wieden:

It is a small district south of the city centre. Main sights: Karlsplatz, Karlskirche (church), Technisches Universität Wien (Technical University), Naschmarkt (farmers market, cafes, restaurants), Third Man Museum, Otto Wagner Pavillon Karlsplatz, Theater an der Wien, Hochstrahlbrunnen (fountain), Paulanerkirche (church), Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz (art gallery), Radiokulturhaus (concerts, theatre), Schikaneder (cinema, stage, cafe).

5. Margareten:

It was separated from Wieden in 1861. Main sights: Blockfabrik Boulderhalle (indoor rock climbing center), Schokolade-Museum Wien (chocolate museum), Theater Scala, Rechte Wienzeile, SpezialitätenMarkt am Margaretenplatz (farmers market), Wientalterrasse, Margaretenstraße (cafes, shops, restaurants), Margaretner Pfarrkirche Hlg. Josef (church), Matzleinsdorfer Pfarrkirche Hgl.Florian (church), Österreichisches Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum, Kaffeemuseum Wien (coffee museum), Bruno-Kreisky Park.

6. Mariahilf:

It is a small district on the main shopping lane leading to Westbahnhof. Main sights: Naschmarkt, Mariahilferstraße, Academy of Fine Arts, Theater an der Wien, Wienzeilenhaus, Majolikahaus, Haus des Meeres (Aquarium), Stadtsaal (theatre), English Cinema Haydn, Haydnhaus, Raimundhof Einkaufspassage (shopping street), Arik-Brauer-Haus, Mariahilfer Kirche (church), Raimund Theater.

7. Neubau:

It is a small district on main shopping lane leading to Westbahnhof, and includes the Museumsquartier, a large cultural complex. Main sights: MuseumsQuartier, Leopold Museum, Mariahilferstraße, Hofmobiliendepot Möbel Museum (museum of imperial furniture), Spittelberg Quarter, Volkstheater, ZOOM Kindermuseum, MUMOK: Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien (Museum for Modern Art), Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier (art gallery), Quartier21 (art gallery), Architekturzentrum Wien (The Austrian Architecture Museum), Stiftskirche (church), Theater der Jugend, Street Art Passage.

8. Josefstadt:

It is a small district close to the Rathaus, Parlement, and the University of Vienna. Main sights: Karlsplatz, Vienna's English Theatre, Piaristenkirche (church), Theater in der Josefstadt, Österreichisches Museum für Volkskunde, Alserlkirche (church), Floriani park, Schönborn park, Kleiner Salon für Illustration (museum), Schlesingerplatz.

9. Alsergrund:

It is the General Hospital district, and includes Sigmund Freud's residence. Main sights: Sigmund Freud Museum, Medizinische Universität Wien (Med School), Volksoper, Votivkirche (church), Fernwärmewerk Spittelau Wien (District Heating Plant), Lichtenstein palace, Altes AHK, Josephinum (museum), WUK (art gallery, theatre), Museum der Johann Strauss Dynastie, Servitenkirche (church), Geldmuseum (museum for money), Schubert Theater, Votivpark, Schuberts Geburthaus, Partners of All Nations EU Monument.

10. Favoriten

It is in the southern part of Vienna, and has the largest population, the new main train station, and the city's thermal spa. Main sights: Erholungsgebiet Wienerberg (park, natural reserve), Kurpark Oberlaa (park, nature reserve), Therme Wien (spa), Hauptbahnhof (Central Railway Station), BahnhofCity Wien Hauptbahnhof (shopping center), Generali Arena (football stadium), Viktor-Adler Markt (farmers market), Amalienbad (bath), Wasserturm Favoriten (water-tower), Columbus Center (shopping center), Wienerberg Hill (business hub).

11. Simmering:

It is on the right bank of the Donaukanal, and includes the Zentralfriedhof which is the main cemetery. Main sights: Gasometer, Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery), Friedhof der Namenlosen (cemetary for the nameless), Dr.- Karl-Lueger-Gedachtniskirche (church), Schloss Neugebäude, Huma Eleven shopping mall, Hyblerpark.

12. Meidling:

It is on the southern bank of the Wien river. Main sights: Theresienbad (spa, swimming pool), U4 Diskothek, Schloss Hetzendorf, Schloss Altmannsdorf, Meidlinger Trainkaserne, Meidlinger Markt (cafes), Meidling Bahnhof (Railway Station), Schloss Hetzendorf, Schloss Atzgersdorf, Grabstätte Joseph Haydn, Meidlinger Hauptstraße (shopping street), Südwestfriedhof (cemetary), Haydnpark.

13. Hietzing:

It is on the southern bank of the Wien river, and includes Schönbrunn Palace. Main sights: Schloss Schönbrunn, Tiergarten Schönbrunn (zoo), Schönbrunn park, Gloriette, Otto Wagner Hofpavillion, Café Dommayer, Friedhof Hietzing (cemetery), ORF Zentrum (Austrian Public Broadcast Center), Maria-Theresien-Kaserne, Lainzer Tiergarten (zoo), Wien Museum Hermesvilla, Kaiserliche Wagenburg (museum), Palmenhaus Schönbrunn, Maze & Labyrinth Schönbrunn, Neptunbrunnen (fountain), Klimt Villa, Werkbundsiedlung Wien.

14. Penzing:

It is on the northern bank of the Wien river, and was separated from Hietzing in 1938. It includes Otto Wagner's Church Am Steinhof. Main sights: Technisches Museum (Museum of Technology), Enst Fuchs Museum (Otto Wagner Villa), Auhof Center (shopping mall), Otto Wagner Kirche am Steinhof (church), Allianz Stadion (football stadium), Hohe Wand Wiese (ski and snowboard area).

15. Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus:

It is on the northern bank of the Wien river. Main sights: Stadthalle (concert venue), Westbahnhof (Western Railway Station), Eisstadthalle (ice skating rink), Stadthallenbad (swimming pool), Lugner City shopping center, BahnhofCity Wien West (shops), Maria vom Siege (church), Mariahilfer Straße, Auer-Welsbach-Park.

16. Ottakring:

It is on the western outskirts and includes Vienna's traditional brewery. Main sights: Ottakringer Bräuerei (HQ of Ottakringer beer factory), Kuffner-Sternwarte (observatory), Ottakringer Bad (swimming pool), Kunst ab Hinterhof (art gallery), Liebhartstaler Bockkeller music salon (Wiener Volksliedwerk), Julius Meinl Haus (HQ of Julius Meinl coffee roasting company), Jubiläumswarte (observation deck).

17. Hernals:

It is on the northwestern outskirts of Vienna. Main sights: Schloss Neuwaldegg, Schwarzenbergpark, Wiener Metropol (theatre), Kletterhalle Marswiese (indoor climbing), Wiener Sport Club Platz (stadium), Kalvarienbergkirche (church), Original Wiener Schneekugelmanufaktur (snowglobe manufacture), Jörgerbad (swimming pool), Redemptoristenkirche (church), Dornbacher Pfarrkirche (church).

18. Währing:

It is on the northwestern outskirts of Vienna, and includes the Türkenschanzpark around which was founded the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. Main sights: Plötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark, Jüdische Friedhof Währing (Jewish cemetery), Martin Luther Kirche (church), Geymüllerschlössl (villa), Währinger Schubertpark, Türkenschanzpark, Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU), Cottageviertel (an area around BOKU), Schubertpark, Währingerpark, Universitätssternwart (star observatory), Schafbergbad (free bath).

19. Döbling:

It is on the northern outskirts of Vienna, and includes the classical Heurigen district. Main sights: Heurigen (taverns often run by local wine makers), Vienna Heurigen Express, Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), Kahlenberg (mountain), Beethoven Museum, Grinzing (vineyards, taverns), Leopoldsberg (hill), Kobenzl (mountain), Sisi Kapelle (chapel), Setayagapark, Erlebniswelt Kahlenberg (outdoor adventure park), Beethovengang, Nussdorf, Burg Leopoldsberg (castle), Q19 shopping mall, Zacherfabrik, Kaasgrabenkirche (church), Landgut Wien Cobenzl Erlebnisbauernhof (farm with mini zoo), Villa Wertheimstein Bezirksmuseum Döbling, Strauß-Lanner-Park, Schikaneder-Lehar Schlössl (villa).

20. Brigittenau:

It is on the same island as Leopoldstadt, and was separated in 1900. Main sights: Donauinsel, Sporthalle Brigittenau, Millenium City, Millenium Tower, Augarten (park), Josef-von-Schemerl-Brücke (bridge), Hannovermarkt (farmers market, Brigittenauer Bad (bath), Monki Park (indoor family adventure park), Kletterhalle Wien (indoor climbing center), Koptische St. Markus Orthodoxe Kirche (church), Albert Schultz Eishalle (ice rink).

21. Floridsdorf:

It is on the left bank of the Danube, and includes industry areas. It is the northernmost part of Vienna. Main sights: Floridsdorfer Wasserpark (park), Bezirksmuseum Floridsdorf, Tora-San Park (mini Japanese garden), Trampolinpark - MAXX, Marktamtsmuseum (museum for market office), MAXX Sportcenter.

22. Donaustadt:

It is on the left bank of the Danube, and is the largest district in size. It includes UN City, the largest convention hall in Vienna. Main sights: Donauturm (Danube Tower), Donaupark, Donauinsel, Donauinsel Wasserspielplatz, COPA Beach (amusement park), UNO City, Andromeda Tower, Donauzentrum (shopping mall), Austria Center (convention center), Alte Donau, Blumengärten Hirschstetten, Strandbad Gänsehäufel (beach, outdoor bath), Strandbad Alte Donau (beach, outdoor bath), Lobau Nature Reserve, DC Towers, Donauinselfest (Festival), Motorikpark, Bundesbad Alte Donau, Family Fun Indoor Spielplatz (amusement center for kids), Kaisermühlen (boats), Vienna Watersports Arena.

23. Liesing:

It is the southernmost least population dense district, and includes the Wotruba Church. Main sights: Schoko Museum Wien, Europahalle (sports compex), Wotrubakirche (church), Gustav Klimt Denkmal, Schloss Liesing, Schloss Rodaun, Schloss Alterlaa, Alterlaa park / Alt-Erlaa residential park, Hofmannsthal-Schlössl (villa).