Areas and Suburbs in Vienna

Vienna is organised into 23 distinct districts, each with its own unique character and assortment of pros and cons. The first district is closest to the city centre and the succeeding districts move farther and farther outside the centre as the numbers increase. 

Family Friendly Districts

The 19th and 22nd districts are home to the American School and the International School, both are taught in English and are quite expensive. Many expat families choose these districts because of the strong expat community surrounding the school and because of the availability of houses as opposed to flats. Expats that do choose accommodation in these areas will likely require a car and may feel quite cut off from Viennese culture.

The 18th district is home to the Vienna Elementary School as well as a few bilingual kindergartens. The two parks, Türkenschanz and Pötzleinsdorfer, within are beautiful places for families to spend time.

Of course if you are placing your children in the Austrian school system you can live anywhere, but you may want to choose a district with lots of green space.  The famous Prater Park is in the second district - a much more affordable option than the 18th.

City Dwellers

Districts 1 to 9 are those that surround the inner city. They are much more densely populated with less green space than the higher districts, but offer easier access to Vienna’s cultural offerings.

• The 1st district is a tourist hub and is very expensive.
• The 2nd district is the historic home to the Jewish community and mainly residential.
• Consider the 4th if you like something more lively and with an artistic flair. It is home to many students and the wonderful Naschmarkt is full of fresh produce and delicious treats.
• The 7th district is home to the Museums Quartier and well to do professionals.
• The 8th is small and quaint. It is mainly residential and dappled with little parks.
• The 9th district is home to the University of Vienna, is densely populated and quietly middle class.