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Brigittenau

State of Vienna, Austria · Europe

About Brigittenau

Brigittenau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Innere Stadt, 6km from Belvedere Palace.

Brigittenau is a town located in State of Vienna, Austria. With a population of 86,967, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brigittenau sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brigittenau to your route.

About Brigittenau

Brigittenau (German: [bʁiˌɡɪtəˈnaʊ] ) is the 20th district of Vienna (German: 20. Bezirk, Brigittenau). It is located north of the central districts, north of Leopoldstadt on the same island area between the Danube and the Danube Canal. Brigittenau is a heavily populated urban area with many residential buildings. The

Read more district's name comes from the Brigitta Chapel, built between 1645 and 1651. It consists of a good tract of land secured by the regulation of the Danube 1870–75, and many of the major streets are named after members of the Danube Regulation Commission. Therefore, it does not contain any distinctive historical areas. Brigittenau was separated from the 2nd district in 1900. Earlier component districts were named Schottenau, Wolfsau, Taborau, and Zwischenbrücken. The best-known landmark is the Millennium Tower. The district also includes Adolf Hitler's former residence in Vienna, the Meldemannstraße dormitory.

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Where is Brigittenau located?

Brigittenau is located in State of Vienna, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.2428 latitude, 16.3755 longitude.

What is the population of Brigittenau?

Brigittenau has a population of approximately 86,967 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
86,967
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Vienna
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.2428, 16.3755

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Brigittenau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wiener Prater

Vienna's beloved public amusement park anchored by the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel built in 1897.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Hofburg Palace

Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Vienna State Opera

World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.

4 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.

4 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Café Central

Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.

4 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Belvedere Palace

A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.

6 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Schönbrunn Palace

The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.

8 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Brigittenau

  • 55 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
  • 72 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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