Grätzl · Vienna
Altlerchenfeld: Leben im Herzen Wiens
Part of Josefstadt
Altlerchenfeld ist ein ruhiges Grätzl in Wien, das sich durch seine charmante Altbaustruktur und eine angenehme Wohnatmosphäre auszeichnet. Die zentrale Lage bietet sowohl Familien als auch Berufstätigen eine hohe Lebensqualität, dank guter Anbindung und vielfältiger Freizeitmöglichkeiten.
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History & character
From Suburb to Urban Neighborhood
Altlerchenfeld was an independent municipality until 1850, when it was incorporated into the city of Vienna. The name Lerchenfeld first appeared in 1295, with its exact origin being disputed. From the 18th century onwards, the area developed, initially characterized by small, poor houses, particularly due to the economic upswing of the neighboring Schottenfeld. The construction significantly increased after the building of the Linienwall, leading to the settlement of workers, especially from the textile industry. The population grew considerably in the 19th century. Today, Altlerchenfeld is a quiet district in the 8th district of Josefstadt, protected by a building conservation zone, offering a mix of historical and modern elements.
What defines this area
- Zentrale Lage mit guter Verkehrsanbindung
- Ruhige Wohnatmosphäre in Altbauten
- Vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten
- Grünflächen in der Nähe
- Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fußläufig erreichbar
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 Josefstadt, Volkskundemuseum, Grau Galerie, KUBUS EXPORT, Unik.at, Wiener Schuhmuseum
- Theatres
Kabarett Niedermair, Pygmalion Theater, Theater in der Josefstadt, Vienna's English Theatre, klettenheimers KleinKunstCafé
- Stages & clubs
B72, Café Carina, Chelsea, Estrada, Kepinski Studio, Musisches Zentrum Wien · and 2 more
- Libraries
Bibliothek, Institut für Höhere Studien, Anarchistische Bibliothek | Archiv | Institut fü, Bibliothek Volkskundemuseum
- Parks & green
Elisa-Springer-Park, Florianipark, Hamerlingpark, Lisette-Model-Platz, Schönbornpark, Tigerpark · and 3 more
- Sports
ÖGV-Kletterzentrum, Bodystreet, CircleGym, Optimum, Tischtennis Center, Yoga 8
- Markets
Bio- und Spezialitätenmarkt in der Lange Gasse
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈227 trees per spot: plenty of local cooling on hot days.
Public street and park trees from the Vienna tree register around the neighbourhood centre. 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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On foot
Walks through this area
Experience the neighbourhood on foot before you decide, backed by real data.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Altlerchenfeld?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Altlerchenfeld in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.