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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.
– that is here the question or If life gives you lemons, make lemonade! This is the story about Johann Georg Lahner,
I’m hungry and I have a craving for yummy, tasty bread! Time is not on my side, it’s late and the only
Nine architects and seven buildings – an architectural trip through the seventh district begins. Johann Nepumuk Adametz Our trip begins in Bernardgasse.
Imagine this: it’s a sunny day in March 1926. Horse carriages in Westbahnstraße, here and there a car, a cyclist bumps down
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.
We’ve gathered a couple of useful insights and facts to get you acquainted with Neubau.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Places to visit when in Vienna: food, drinks, clothes, souvenirs, gifts, delicacies, second-hand items, and much more.
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.
The Stones of Remembrance in Westbahstraße were unveiled 1 October 2017 commemorating the 42 deported people who lived here before their abduction
The population census in 1934 counted 176 034 Jewish citizens living in Vienna which corresponded to 9,1% of the total population in
In 1934 the Jewish population in Neubau, the seventh district of Vienna, reached 14.8 percent. A value that was positioned significantly above
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1 October 2017 marks the opening of “Stones of Remembrance” in Westbahnstraße. Following the presentations by the four artists or artist groups, a
At the opening of “Stones of Remembrance” 1 October 2017, art installations were arranged at 5 different places on Westbahnstraße. In Westbahnstraße 27-29
An inconspicuous cactus is displayed in the window of Tsai-JuWus studio, with not much else to be seen of the fascinating little shop.
The artist Hannahlisa Kunyik developed a 15 minute performance for the opening of Stones of Remembrance and explained to “im7ten” how the cooperation
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