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Welcome to Neubau

Despite being the third smallest district in Vienna, with 23 districts in total, the 7th district has lots to offer. im7ten takes you to the hidden corners and shows you the places you shouldn’t miss.

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Cover of the 7er plan 2019

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In the 7th district you are in good hands! Surrounded by great shops, culinary highlights, charming traditions, and regionally produced items you will find lots of interesting stories at every corner. Stimulate your senses and find creative souvenirs to bring home to surprise your loved ones with the versatility of Neubau.

Our first two issues of the 7er plan take you on little walking tours around the area to explore this unique district.

Are you visiting the 7th district for the first time?

We’ve gathered a couple of useful insights and facts to get you acquainted with Neubau.

Great to meet you

Welcome to the third smallest district of Vienna. The district with the postcode 1070 was one of the first areas outside of the city center where people once settled—you are here: in Neubau.
The 7th district has a reputation of being a stronghold for handcrafted products and artisanry, sustainability, and a wide range of culinary offers. And the best thing is: you can explore it all on foot. Let’s head out! These are brilliant times for people who love the extraordinary.

Die Straßenbahnlinie 49 fährt zwischen Volkstheater und MuseumsQuartier hinauf Richtung Urban-Loritz-Platz.

Tradition and history

Around 1100 settlers took up residence here on the bank of the Ottakringer stream. The district’s long history is owed to its ideal geographical location: from its beginning point adjacent to the city center at 180 meters above sea level, it gradually goes uphill towards the west, where it ends at Gürtel at around 215 meters above the level of the Adriatic Sea. Settlements were established along the hilly area, which grew to villages and finally turned into a suburban area in which the textile industry thrived. Today this area, also known as Brillantengrund, still bursts with Viennese tradition and charm.

Die Lindengasse

Always on the move

The 7th district has a sporty feel to it. With only 10,903 registered cars Neubau has the second lowest number of cars in Vienna—only surpassed by the district Josefstadt, which is also smaller in size. Most errands are run on foot, by scooter, or on bike. If you want to join in, you can use 11.2 miles of cycle tracks, go for a walk in one of the parks, or enjoy a good book on one of the park benches before you rejoin the big city life. Smaller residents and their friends enjoy running free on one of the 16 playgrounds in the area. Make sure to check out the sports opportunities and available activities.

Das Haus in der Neubaugasse 16, 1070 Wien, ist unter dem Schildnamen "Zu den neun Churfürsten" im Wiener Schilderregister eingetragen.

Brilliant souvenirs

It was Emperor Joseph II. who summoned immigrants from southern Germany and Görz to bring economic prosperity
by producing silk, velvet, and other products related to the textile industry. Because of the great wealth of the manufacturers in the suburban area, Schottenfeld received the byname Brillantengrund, which means diamond grounds. Although the golden age of silk production lies 200 years back, the 7th district is still known for its variety of crafts around textile. Locally manufactured and distinguished fabrics are a great souvenir to bring back from Neubau.

Mittagessen im7ten Bezirk. Foto: Das Vivet

Spice it up

Creativity, the joy of living, future orientation, and a passion for sustainability, along with the boldness to experiment with the unknown, make up the secret recipe of the 7th district. The organically grown composition of shops in Neubau offers the perfect mix to make this district so special and loveable. Beware though: Can contain traces of love for minimalism and amorous feelings. It’s all about spicing up the day-to-day, isn’t it?

Opening hours

Opening hours may vary from shop to shop, so it is always best to look it up before you head out.
Usually somewhere between 9 am and 5 pm is a good guess, with bigger shops like grocery stores being open till 7:30/8 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on Saturdays. However, in Austria all shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. With some souvenir shops in the city center being the exception to this rule.

Public transport

Public transport is very reliable in Vienna. Hop on the underground, tram, or bus and quickly get to where you want to go. You can buy tickets at all underground stations.

Drinking water

We are pretty sure that someone already proudly pointed out just how brilliant our drinking water is. No, but seriously, you can drink the water from the tab. Most of Vienna’s drinking water comes from sources in the mountains.

If you walk around town, you’ll probably find water fountains, where you can refill your reuseable bottles for free.

Talk to us

We do love our Austrian (more specifically Viennese) dialect or even slang words like ‘ur’ (very) or ‘leiwand’ (great). So if you tell us cool stories, we might be tempted to respond to them by saying, ‘Wow, ur leiwand!’, expressing our delight, but since we learn English in school as a main subject, we will politely say, ‘Oh, that’s cool!’

So, if you have any questions, if you’ve lost your way, if you need help or want to know where to buy item X, Y or Z, please ask a member of staff  anyone. Most Viennese folks are happy to help.

Finding your way

If you are looking for a Viennese address and you are not 100% sure where it is located, keep in mind that even numbers are on one side and uneven numbers are on the opposite side of the road. Always.

Also, the lowest number is always closest to the city center. The further you move away from the center, the higher the number.

We love recycling

In Vienna, we love to recycle. We have separate bins for everything. If you walk around the city, you may see green bins with yellow lids, which are for plastic containers, foils, or bottle lids, as well as metal containers, i. e. tins and beer cans.  Green bins with red lids are for paper and cardboard boxes (please fold them before you put them in). Silver bins with white or green tops are for see-through and coloured bottles.

Scan the area with us

The seventh district of Vienna is the third smallest district of the Austrian capital. In the east, it borders the first district. From here, you can experience a lot on foot. Numerous exciting places are within walking distance. You can also do all your important shopping on foot. With grocery stores, clothing, souvenirs, furniture, and much more in the nearby area, you are well catered for.

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