District · 1050 · Vienna
Margareten: Ein lebendiges Grätzl in Wien
Margareten, im 5. Bezirk von Wien, besticht durch seine Vielfalt und urbanes Flair. Hier finden sowohl junge Familien als auch Studierende ein Zuhause, umgeben von einem bunten Mix aus Kultur und Gastronomie.
Tap any point on the map to see every value for exactly that spot: transit, green, noise, heat and more.
History & character
From Suburb to Working-Class District
Margareten has been part of Vienna since 1850 and was established as the 5th municipal district in 1861. The district originated from the former suburb of Margareten and was separated from the 4th district, Wieden. Initially, Margareten had a rural character, with numerous gardens and meadows. With the industrialization in the 19th century, the district increasingly transformed into a densely populated working-class area. The living conditions around the turn of the century were often unfavorable, as apartments were frequently overcrowded. Today, Margareten is a typical inner district characterized by high population density and a low proportion of green spaces. Numerous council housing projects shape the urban landscape and reflect the district's social structure.
What defines this area
- Vielfältige Gastronomie und Kulturangebote
- Gute Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
- Grünflächen wie der Margaretengürtel
- Lebendige Nachbarschaft mit vielen Veranstaltungen
- Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in unmittelbarer Nähe
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
- U2 · Pilgramgasse
- U2 · Reinprechtsdorfer Straße
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 Margareten, Österreichisches Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsm, Boutique Romana, Chocolate museum Vienna, Haus der Fotografie, Haus der Fotografie (FotoSecesssion) · and 4 more
- Theatres
Spektakel, Theater Scala, Volx/Margareten
- Cinemas
Filmcasino
- Stages & clubs
Celeste, Kaleidoskop
- Libraries
Bücherei Margareten, Geschichte der ArbeiterInnenbewegung
- Parks & green
Bacherpark, Barbara-Prammer-Park, Bruno-Kreisky-Park, Einsiedlerpark, Ernst-Arnold-Park, Ernst-Lichtblau-Park · and 13 more
- Pools & baths
Familienbad Einsiedlerplatz
- Sports
Barre Club, Blockfabrik, Bodystreet, Fitinn, Fitnesscenter Mrs. Sporty, John Harris Fitness · and 7 more
- Markets
Bauernmarkt Margareten
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈296 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
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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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CommercialQualitätsvolle Büroflächen
BuyZentrums nahe | U4 Pilgramgasse | Unbefristeter Altbau | Ideal zur Altersvorsorge
BuyZentrums nahe | U4 Pilgramgasse | Unbefristeter Altbau | Ideal zur Altersvorsorge
RentTiefgaragenstellplatz | Matzleinsdorfer Platz | AB Sofort | Stapelparker
BuyUnbefristet Vermieteter Altbau | Saniertes Haus | Stilfassade
BuyUnbefristet Vermieteter Altbau | Saniertes Haus | StilfassadeOn foot
Walks through this area
Experience the neighbourhood on foot before you decide, backed by real data.
Neighbourhoods in Margareten
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Margareten by public transport?
From Margareten you reach Stephansplatz in the centre of Vienna in about 15 minutes by public transport. The metro lines U4 are within reach.
How green is Margareten?
Around 296 public street and park trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot in Margareten (lots of green), based on the City of Vienna tree register.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Margareten?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Margareten in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.