Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Last updated: August 2026
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is Vienna's 15th district, with a Living Score of 93. It is strongest on Public transport and Air quality, while Green space is more of a trade-off.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is a place where life plays out in public space. Distances are short and you get everywhere fast, which makes daily life easier. Plenty of green, though, is hard to find here.
The streetscape is almost solidly Gründerzeit apartment houses.
The six dimensions
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Neighbourhoods in this district
Westbahnhof UmgebungMariahilfer GürtelFünfhausSchmelz
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Frequently asked about Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus a good district to live in?
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus reaches a Living Score of 93 out of 100 (Top place to live). It is strongest on Public transport (Excellent), followed by Air quality; Green space 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 Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus?
Safety in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: Average (6.2/10), based on official police crime statistics. A non-binding orientation value for the area, not a statement about any single address.
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus dangerous?
Short answer: no — Vienna consistently ranks among the safest large cities in the world, and that holds across all 23 districts. Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus sits at 6.2 out of 10 on the safety dimension (Average). 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 Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus?
Public transport in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: Excellent (10.0/10) – based on proximity to metro, tram and bus (Wiener Linien).
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus noisy?
Quiet in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: Average (5.7/10), based on traffic-noise exposure. 46% of the district area sits above the 55 dB threshold, the loudest edge around 75 dB. The strongest single source is Neubaugürtel. The busiest named axes here, by official annual traffic volume: Mariahilfer Gürtel (~28,398/day), Neubaugürtel (~23,926/day), Felberstraße (~20,409/day). Below 55 dB the official map records nothing, so “not mapped” never means “silent”.
How hot does Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus get in summer?
In summer Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is rather warm — warmer than the Vienna average. Heat index 61 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 Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus?
Green space in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: Limited (3.0/10), about 7.4% green cover. Larger parks are a bit further away.
Who is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus a good fit for?
Most of all for people who value short trips by public transport and clean air. Less ideal if lots of greenery at the doorstep is at the very top of your list — that's the trade-off here.
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus expensive?
Guide prices for Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: rent around €15.5/m², buying around €6,200/m² (indexed orientation). Value for money in the Living Score: Average.
What is Vienna's 15th district called?
Vienna's 15th district is called Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (postal code 1150).
What is the postal code of Vienna's 15th district?
The 15th district (Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus) has the postal code 1150.
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus a good district to live in?
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is among Vienna's most sought-after residential districts (Living Score 93/100), especially for Public transport and Air quality. The honest trade-off is Green space.
Is Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus dangerous?
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus ranks below average in the official police crime statistics (safety 6.2/10) — especially around certain squares and stations there is more going on in the evening, where you stay more aware. The residential areas away from those are noticeably calmer. An orientation value for the area, not a statement about a specific address.
What kind of buildings shape Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus?
In Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus: The streetscape is almost solidly Gründerzeit apartment houses. Per the City of Vienna building typology, around 80% of the residential buildings here are Gründerzeit apartment houses (1848–1918). How a single flat is laid out still depends on the individual building.