Municipality · Lower Austria
Baden bei Wien: Lebensqualität in der Natur
Baden liegt im malerischen Niederösterreich, nur 26 Kilometer von Wien entfernt. Die Stadt bietet eine gelungene Mischung aus historischen Gebäuden und modernen Annehmlichkeiten, ideal für Familien und Naturliebhaber.
Tap any point on the map to see every value for exactly that spot: transit, green, noise, heat and more.
History & character
From Roman Baths to Spa Town Baden
Baden, also known as Baden bei Wien, has a long and diverse history. Archaeological finds from the Königshöhle indicate settlement in the area nearly 3000 years ago. The Romans quickly recognized the advantages of the warm sulfur springs and referred to the settlement as Aquae, highlighting its role as a spa. From the 14th century onwards, the town developed further, receiving market rights in 1341 and city status in 1480. Over the centuries, Baden experienced numerous cultural and historical highlights, including visits from figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Emperor Franz I, who made the city his summer residence.
Today, Baden is a significant spa town that belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is known for its Biedermeier architecture, a rich culture of art and wine, as well as being the seat of the district administration. With around 26,000 residents, Baden harmoniously combines history and modernity, offering a pleasant living environment for its inhabitants.
What defines this area
- Gute Verkehrsanbindung nach Wien
- Vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten im Grünen
- Historisches Stadtbild mit Thermalquellen
- Familienfreundliche Umgebung
- Attraktive Einkaufsmöglichkeiten
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 town by real travel time (dark = fast).
Real travel time per inhabited location (250 m grid, clipped to the real town 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
Arnulf Rainer Museum, Beethovenhaus, Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Museum, Rollettmuseum, Atelier of Fine Arts, Galerie im Turm · and 2 more
- Theatres
Stadttheater Baden, BiondekBühne, Sommerarena im Kurpark, Theater am Steg (ehem. Johannesbad)
- Cinemas
Cinema Paradiso
- Stages & clubs
Zone 21, Melkerkeller
- Libraries
Stadtbücherei Baden
- Parks & green
Arthur Schnitzler Park, Doblhoffpark, Weilburgpark, Gutenbrunner Park, Kurpark, Leesdorfer Beserlpark · and 3 more
- Pools & baths
Thermalstrandbad Baden
- Sports
First Pilates, First Pilates - Pilatesstudio Sandra Genzel, joinfitness.at, Sporthalle Baden, Sportplatz Mittelschule Pelzgasse
- Markets
Grüner Markt
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. Some water nearby brings a bit of cooling.
Where trees or woody vegetation grow, from satellite imagery (Copernicus, 5 m, 2021 data). There is no tree register like Vienna’s here, the satellite view still shows the real green.
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?
Prices actually paid, per political district. Source: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, Immobilien-Durchschnittspreise 2025. All districts compared →
Living & commercial
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RentBetreutes Wohnen | AB Sofort | Zentrum Baden | 2 Zimmer | Wohnen mit Hilfsbereitschaft
Rent1. Monat Mietzinsfrei | Betreutes Wohnen | AB April | Zentrum Baden | 3 Zimmer | Wohnen mit Hilfsbereitschaft
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Baden by public transport?
From Baden you reach Stephansplatz in the centre of Vienna in about 55 minutes by public transport.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Baden?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Baden in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.