Mariahilf
Last updated: August 2026
Mariahilf is Vienna's 6th district, with a Living Score of 72. It is strongest on Safety and Air quality, while Affordability is more of a trade-off.
The lanes are narrow, the buildings close together, and daily life keeps a certain pace — much of it on foot. Cafés and small shops define the district, and in the evening there is a wide choice of places to eat. For real green space, though, the walk is longer here.
The streetscape is almost solidly Gründerzeit apartment houses.
The six dimensions
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Neighbourhoods in this district
Mariahilfer StraßeLinke Wienzeile
Similar districts
JosefstadtWiedenNeubauRudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Frequently asked about Mariahilf
Is Mariahilf a good district to live in?
Mariahilf reaches a Living Score of 72 out of 100 (Good place to live). It is strongest on Safety (Good), followed by Air quality; Affordability is more of a trade-off. The score combines six dimensions from open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).
How safe is Mariahilf?
Safety in Mariahilf: Good (7.5/10), based on official police crime statistics. A non-binding orientation value for the area, not a statement about any single address.
Is Mariahilf dangerous?
Short answer: no — Vienna consistently ranks among the safest large cities in the world, and that holds across all 23 districts. Mariahilf sits at 7.5 out of 10 on the safety dimension (Good). One thing worth knowing when reading such figures: crime statistics count offences where they HAPPEN, not where those affected live. Districts with major stations, nightlife and many visitors therefore collect more reports without a residential street a few corners away being any different. Within a district, the gap between a busy hub and a quiet side street is usually larger than the gap between two districts.
How good is public transport in Mariahilf?
Public transport in Mariahilf: Limited (3.9/10) – based on proximity to metro, tram and bus (Wiener Linien).
Is Mariahilf noisy?
Quiet in Mariahilf: Good (6.5/10), based on traffic-noise exposure. 32% of the district area sits above the 55 dB threshold, the loudest edge around 75 dB. The strongest single source is Gumpendorfer Straße. The busiest named axes here, by official annual traffic volume: Getreidemarkt (~50,992/day), Opernring (~21,528/day), Gumpendorfer Straße (~17,831/day). Below 55 dB the official map records nothing, so “not mapped” never means “silent”.
How hot does Mariahilf get in summer?
In summer Mariahilf is heat-prone — warmer than the Vienna average. Heat index 67 of 100 (Vienna average 57), modelled. Dense, enclosed building form stores the day's heat and releases it slowly at night; there is little green to cool it. This is a MODELLED index (from building form, density, green space, street trees, water and elevation, checked against the City of Vienna's climate analysis map), not a measured temperature and not a count of hot days. Within one area it varies a lot: a green courtyard and a treeless street a few metres apart are not the same place.
How green is Mariahilf?
Green space in Mariahilf: Limited (3.0/10), about 4.5% green cover. Larger parks are a bit further away.
Who is Mariahilf a good fit for?
Most of all for people who value a safe area and clean air. Less ideal if good value for money is at the very top of your list — that's the trade-off here.
Is Mariahilf expensive?
Guide prices for Mariahilf: rent around €22/m², buying around €9,500/m² (indexed orientation). Value for money in the Living Score: Low.
What is Vienna's 6th district called?
Vienna's 6th district is called Mariahilf (postal code 1060).
What is the postal code of Vienna's 6th district?
The 6th district (Mariahilf) has the postal code 1060.
Is Mariahilf a good district to live in?
Mariahilf is a solid place to live (Living Score 72/100): strong on Safety and Air quality, weaker on Affordability. Whether it is "good" depends on your priorities.
Is Mariahilf dangerous?
Mariahilf is considered safe overall (safety 7.5/10 by the crime statistics). As everywhere there is more going on around big squares and stations; the residential streets are calmer. An orientation value, not an address statement.
What kind of buildings shape Mariahilf?
In Mariahilf: The streetscape is almost solidly Gründerzeit apartment houses. Per the City of Vienna building typology, around 75% of the residential buildings here are Gründerzeit apartment houses (1848–1918). How a single flat is laid out still depends on the individual building.