District · 1220 · Vienna
Donaustadt: Natur und Urbanität vereint
Donaustadt ist ein ruhiges, grünes Grätzl im 22. Bezirk von Wien. Ideal für Familien und Naturliebhaber, bietet es eine gute Anbindung an die Innenstadt und zahlreiche Freizeitmöglichkeiten. Hier findet man eine gelungene Mischung aus urbanem Leben und Erholung in der Natur.
Tap any point on the map to see every value for exactly that spot: transit, green, noise, heat and more.
History & character
From Historic District to Modern Donaustadt
Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna, has its roots in the 19th century when the name was first used for an area in the 2nd district. This designation emerged after the Danube regulation in the 1870s made the area suitable for construction. However, the original name did not gain popularity, and thus Donaustadt was officially designated for the new district in 1954. Historical events, such as the Battle of Aspern and Eßling in 1809, shaped the region, while regular flooding of the Danube hindered economic development until the regulation created numerous side arms.
Today, Donaustadt is the largest and most populous district of Vienna, featuring a diverse landscape. From large housing estates to modern high-rise areas like Donau City, and the recreational areas along the Alte Donau and Lobau, the district offers a varied quality of life. The Seestadt Aspern, one of Europe's largest urban development projects, also contributes to the dynamic character of Donaustadt.
What defines this area
- Gute Verkehrsanbindung (U-Bahn, Bus)
- Vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten (Donauinsel, Parks)
- Familienfreundliche Umgebung
- Ruhige Wohngegenden
- Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der 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).
Leisure & culture
What makes the area lively: culture, green space, nightlife and sport.
- Museums & galleries
Aspern Essling 1809, Bezirksmuseum Donaustadt, Dialog im Dunkeln, Fatty George Jazz-Museum, Österreichisches Gartenbaumuseum, 48er-Museum · and 6 more
- Theatres
Kleinkunstbühne Gruam, Orpheum, Puppentheater
- Cinemas
Cineplexx Donauplex
- Stages & clubs
FABRIK, K3, Kulturgarage, Kulturquartier
- Libraries
Bücherei Donaustadt, Bücherei Kaisermühlen, Bücherei Seestadt, Stadtbücherei Stadlau
- Parks & green
Astrid-Lindgren-Park, Bill-Grah-Park, Blumengärten Hirschstetten, Donauinsel, Donaupark, Franz-Karl-Effenberg-Asia-Garten · and 88 more
- Pools & baths
Donaustädter Bad, Kinderfreibad der Stadt Wien, Mehrzweckbecken, Sportbecken, Wasserspielbecken, Wellenbecken
- Sports
Eissportzentrum Wien, Strandbad Alte Donau, Strandbad Gänsehäufel, Asia Wien, ASKÖ Ballsport Center Bernoullistraße, Blacklite Arena · and 51 more
- Markets
Bauernmarkt Stadlau, Mazzucco Wochenmarkt, Weinviertler Bauernmarkt
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈61 trees per spot: some 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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BuyRarität am Markt | Eigengrund | Exklusives Doppelhaus direkt in der 1. Reihe an der Alten Donau | freier, unverbaubarer…
BuyGepflegtes Haus mit Garten, Pool und Wellness
RentAB Dezember | 2-Zimmer | Südöstlich | Balkon | an der Alten Donau | Donaustadtbrücke
BuyExklusive Doppelhaushälfte mit großzügiger Dachterrasse direkt am Mühlwasser | Eigengrund | Schlüsselfertig
BuyWohnen, wo Wien am schönsten ist | Exklusive Doppelhaushälften am Mühlwasser | BelagsfertigRentAB Jänner 2027 | 2-Zimmer | Nordwestlich | Balkon | an der Alten Donau | DonaustadtbrückeOn foot
Walks through this area
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Neighbourhoods in Donaustadt
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Donaustadt by public transport?
From Donaustadt you reach Stephansplatz in the centre of Vienna in about 30 minutes by public transport.
How green is Donaustadt?
Around 61 public street and park trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot in Donaustadt (green), based on the City of Vienna tree register.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Donaustadt?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Donaustadt in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.