District · 1060 · Vienna
Mariahilf: living in Vienna's 6th district
Mariahilf is Vienna's 6th district, about 2 km south-west of the centre. By public transport you reach Stephansplatz in about 9 minutes. About 265 street trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot, with water nearby: plenty of local cooling on hot days. Recent sales came to €5,837/m², over all building ages.
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 Vibrant Shopping District
The district of Mariahilf has its roots in five former suburbs that were incorporated in 1850. Already in antiquity, Indo-Europeans settled here, and during the Roman Empire, a military camp was established. In the Middle Ages, the region developed through viticulture and clay extraction. After the destruction caused by the Turkish sieges in the 16th and 17th centuries, reconstruction began. In the 18th century, significant construction activity set in, leading to the establishment of numerous crafts and businesses. By 1862, the district of Mariahilf was defined in its current form, and Mariahilfer Straße became an important shopping street. Today, Mariahilf is a vibrant district characterized by a mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern shops. The public transport connections are well-developed, making the district attractive for residents and visitors alike.
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: September 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).
Leisure & culture
What makes the area lively: culture, green space, nightlife and sport.
- Museums & galleries
Bezirksmuseum Mariahilf, Glasmuseum, Haydnhaus, Retro Gaming Museum, Wiener Phonomuseum, Atelier & Galerie Eisen Waren Kamp · and 5 more
- Theatres
Raimund-Theater, Stadtsaal, Theater an der Wien, Teata, TheaterArche
- Cinemas
Apollo, Haydn Kino, Top Kino
- Stages & clubs
Haus der Begegnung Mariahilf, IG Bildenkunst Galerie, Knoll Galerie, mosaikkurs.at, Tanzcafe Jenseits, Titanic
- Libraries
Bücherei Mariahilf, Österreichische Mediathek, Fachbibliothek Chemie und Maschinenbau
- Parks & green
Alfred-Grünwald-Park, Esterházypark, Fritz-Imhoff-Park, Helene-Heppe-Park, Hubert-Marischka-Park, Minna-Lachs-Park · and 7 more
- Sports
Union Fechtclub, aware Pilates, Ballettschule Mariahilf, Be Fit, Body Street, Bodystyle · and 16 more
- Markets
Naschmarkt, Bauernmarkt Mariahilf, Flohmarkt beim Naschmarkt
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈265 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, computed from the BEV laser scan in the surroundings), sun hours and shadows from sun position and geometry. How much of it reaches you also depends on orientation and windows. Terrain is included, from the official elevation model out to 12 km: a mountain to the south takes the winter sun just as the house opposite does. Where the sun only grazes a ridge, the figure remains an approximation. In Vienna the terrain rarely matters: ten minutes in the Innere Stadt, and just as little at the Döbling vineyards, where the slope lies to the north-west and never touches the southern sun. It only tells in the Wienerwald valleys, at Kalksburg a good two hours on 21 December.
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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CommercialGumpendorfer Strasse: Commercial space in great location!
BuyCentral 2-room apartment in a quiet courtyard location near Mariahilfer Straße
BuyCity Living Deluxe – Penthouse Maisonette with Terrace in the 6th District! Close to U4
BuyRenovation-needed penthouse apartment with potential (up to 215m²) - near U3 and U4
BuyPrice Reduction! Rooftop Living near Mariahilfer Straße – Penthouse First Occupancy with Private Outdoor Areas
CommercialCommercial space in a busy passage on Mariahilfer Straße near U3Neighbourhoods in Mariahilf
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Mariahilf by public transport?
From Mariahilf you reach Stephansplatz in the centre of Vienna in about 9 minutes by public transport. The metro lines U3, U4, U6 are within reach.
How green is Mariahilf?
Around 265 public street and park trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot in Mariahilf (lots of green), based on the City of Vienna tree register.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Mariahilf?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Mariahilf in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.