Do you want to buy a house or flat in Vienna but don’t know which neighborhood to choose? Are you looking for a quiet and cozy place where you can enjoy nature and convenient infrastructure? Then you should pay attention to the 20th district of Vienna – Brigittenau. This is one of the greenest and most water-filled districts of the Austrian capital, located between the Danube and the Danube Canal. In this article, we will tell you about the features, advantages and disadvantages of this neighborhood, as well as how much it costs to buy real estate here.
Brigittenau is the 20th district of Vienna, which has an area of 5.67 square kilometers and has about 86 thousand inhabitants. The territory of the district was artificially created at the end of the XIX century by draining the Danube riverbed. This district was administratively separated from the 2nd district – Leopolstadt. The Brigittenau district is surrounded on three sides by the Danube and the Danube Canal. It is thanks to these two waterways that Brigittenau has its unique character and atmosphere.
Real estate
If you want to buy an apartment in Brigittenau, you should know that this neighborhood belongs to the middle price segment of the Vienna real estate market. According to the statistical website immopreise.at, the average price of an apartment in the 20th district of Vienna as of January 2024 is 5436 euros/m2. When it comes to renting real estate in Brigittenau, the average cost of housing as of the same month is 17.97 euros/m2.
New residential buildings
In Brigittenau, you can also buy a new property in one of the new buildings that are being actively built in the district. The active development of the district has taken place mainly in recent years, which has led to an increase in the population of the district, creating an increasing demand for housing. For the same reason, new jobs are being created, in particular due to the commissioning of new educational institutions.
The most famous new buildings include the residential complexes Am Donaukai (Handelskai 100, 1200 Wien) and Kay (Engerthstraße 61-63, 1200 Wien).
Infrastructure
Brigittenau combines the advantages of urban and natural environment. This is a residential area with many offices. There is everything you need for a good life: schools, kindergartens, hospitals, cafes, shops, banks, pharmacies, post offices, libraries, sports facilities. Of particular note is the presence of a large number of green areas and parks where you can walk, relax, play sports or just enjoy the beauty of nature. The most famous parks in the area are Brigittenauer Spitz, Augarten, Hannes-Landek-Park and Lorenz-Böhler-Park.
In terms of transportation, Brigittenau is well connected to other parts of Vienna. Due to its location, the district is nominally a central district: it takes only a few minutes to get from Brigittenau to the Inner City. There are 25 bridges connecting Brigittenau to other parts of Vienna. Two metro lines pass through the neighborhood: U4 and U6, which connect it to the city center, the airport, train and bus stations. There are also trams, buses, and night buses in the area.
Places of interest
Brigittenau is home to one of Vienna’s tallest buildings, the 202-meter-high Millennium Tower, which houses office, retail and residential space. The area is also home to the famous modern Rivergate office center, which has earned the LEED platinum award as the greenest office complex in Vienna and its surroundings. The famous defensive structures, designed by the famous architect Otto Wagner, first saved Vienna from the 1899 flood.
The building of the St. Brigitte Church, built in 1866-1873 in the Neo-Gothic style, can rightfully be called the centerpiece of the district. Brigittenau is also home to the famous Lawrence Böhler Emergency Hospital, which creates potential for the development of medical tourism.
If you are looking for an apartment in the 20th district, you should know that the neighborhood impresses with its variety of housing offers that will satisfy different tastes and budgets. However, you should also be prepared for some disadvantages that may affect your comfort. The area is densely built up with offices, retail space and residential complexes. Accordingly, it has a high population density, which can lead to noise and congestion. The lack of large shopping centers and markets that can satisfy shopping needs is also a disadvantage.
Brigittenau is a neighborhood that can be an ideal place for those who love nature and a fast pace of life at the same time. Here you will enjoy magnificent views of the Danube, find housing that will meet your needs, and you will be able to rent a great office for your company. Team of VigoImmobilien real estate agency will be happy to be your best assistant in choosing a property and advise you on all related questions!
