District · 1020 · Vienna
Leopoldstadt: Urbanes Leben am Wasser
Leopoldstadt liegt direkt an der Donau und bietet eine lebendige Mischung aus urbanem Flair und grünem Raum. Die Nähe zum Prater und die zahlreichen Freizeitmöglichkeiten machen es ideal für junge Familien und aktive Singles.
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History & character
From Floodplain to Leopoldstadt
Leopoldstadt, since 1850 the 2nd district of Vienna, is named after Emperor Leopold I. Its origins date back to around 1300, when the Untere Werd was used as pasture land for cattle. The first bridge to the Untere Werd was mentioned in 1368. In the 15th century, Vienna acquired property here. From 1569, woodworkers and gamekeepers settled in the area, leading to the development of the suburb Jägerzeile. Starting in 1624, the Untere Werd was designated as a residential area for the Jewish population, earning the district the nickname Mazzesinsel. Despite repeated expulsions, the Jewish community thrived until the Holocaust. Today, Leopoldstadt is a vibrant district, characterized by cultural diversity and historical sites like the Prater and the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.
What defines this area
- Vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten im Prater
- Gute Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
- Lebendige Gastronomie und Kulturangebote
- Grünflächen entlang der Donau
- Familienfreundliche Umgebung
Transit connections
Lines and modes from OpenStreetMap, frequency from the timetable (Wiener Linien and ÖBB): local stops within walking distance, stations counted a little wider. As of: August 2026.
Access · travel time
Where can you get from here, by which mode, to which destination? The map colours every location in the district by real travel time (dark = fast).
Real travel time per inhabited location (250 m grid, clipped to the real district boundary) to destinations in Vienna. Transit from the schedule router (Day = peak, Late = after 11pm), bike/walk/car over the street network (car computed without traffic, so rush hour takes correspondingly longer).
Future · planned transit
- Tram 18 · Stadion
Planned metro stations in this area (U2xU5 project, City of Vienna): opening ~2030 to mid-2030s. Source: City of Vienna / Wiener Linien.
Leisure & culture
What makes the area lively: culture, green space, nightlife and sport.
- Museums & galleries
Bezirksmuseum Leopoldstadt, Circus- & Clownmuseum Wien, Johann-Strauß-Wohnung, Madame Tussauds Wien, Porzellanmuseum, Pratermuseum · and 11 more
- Theatres
MuTh Konzertsaal der Wiener Sängerknaben, Odeon-Theater, Magic World Vienna, Original Wiener Praterkasperl, Toni Mörwald Palazzo
- Cinemas
Filmarchiv Austria, 5D Kino
- Stages & clubs
Flucc, Bricks, MuTh Konzertsaal der Wiener Sängerknaben, pop 14, VIE i PEE
- Libraries
Bibliothekszentrum, Bücherei Engerthstraße, Bücherei Zirkusgasse, Bibliothek der Fachhochschule des BFI Wien
- Parks & green
Augarten, Rosarium Wettsteinpark, Rudolf-Bednar-Park, Venediger-Au-Park, Wettsteinpark, Bildhauergebäude des Bundes · and 40 more
- Pools & baths
Badeschiff, Stadionbad, Familienbad Augarten, Sportbecken I, Sportbecken II, Sprungbecken · and 2 more
- Sports
Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna Cricket and Football-Club, Wiener Park Club, Alive 656, Arco Vienna Club, Ballschule Wien · and 49 more
- Markets
Karmelitermarkt, Volkertmarkt, Vorgartenmarkt
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈206 trees per spot and water nearby: plenty of local cooling on hot days.
Public street and park trees from the City of Vienna tree register, counted within 300 m of each inhabited spot. More trees mean more shade (climate) and more green (location). Private gardens are not included.
Light & shadow
Check the light anywhere. Type an address or click the map, pick a floor and drag through the day. The buildings cast their real shadows. Pan the map to explore.
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Real building heights (official Vienna building model, OpenStreetMap in the surroundings), sun hours and shadows from sun position and geometry. How much of it reaches you also depends on orientation and windows.
What does living here cost?
Asking prices (not land-register), orientation, not a valuation of a specific flat. Source: immopreise.at / derStandard-Preisspiegel · December 2025. Prices actually paid, per political district. Source: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, Immobilien-Durchschnittspreise 2025. All districts compared →
Living & commercial
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CommercialDonau Business Center | Flächen bis Juni 2028 anmietbar
RentBitte Nur Schriftliche Anfragen | Wohngemeinschaft | All-IN-Miete | 2. Bezirk | für Studenten & Junge Berufstätige
CommercialUntermiete | top-moderne Büroflächen im Quartier Lassalle
BuyTop für Anleger | Terrasssenwohnung | 3 Zimmer | Vermietet
CommercialWunderschöne Altbaubüros | Gekühlt | in zentraler Lage
BuyExklusiv | Atemberaubender Fernblick | 2 Zimmer Wohntraum | 35. EtageOn foot
Walks through this area
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Neighbourhoods in Leopoldstadt
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Leopoldstadt by public transport?
From Leopoldstadt you reach Stephansplatz in the centre of Vienna in about 16 minutes by public transport. The metro lines U1, U2 are within reach.
How green is Leopoldstadt?
Around 206 public street and park trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot in Leopoldstadt (lots of green), based on the City of Vienna tree register.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Leopoldstadt?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Leopoldstadt in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.