Last updated: August 2026
A neighbourhood (Grätzl) in Vienna's 18th district. Strongest on Safety and Public transport, while Quiet is more of a trade-off.
Gersthof shows a classic suburban backdrop, where old buildings and quiet streets set the tone of the day. The area runs on a leisurely rhythm that suits families especially well. For a night out, though, there's rather little on offer here.
Detached villas and gardens set the tone.
The six dimensions
Light & built form
Gersthof is mid-density: open stretches alternate with tighter street blocks. The hillside shapes the sun’s path here as well. Measured at the Grätzl centre: about 13.3 hours of direct sun on the longest day, about 6.3 in December. Even the low winter sun gets through well here. How bright a single flat is comes down to floor, orientation and courtyard vs. street side — the measurement is for the Grätzl centre.
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Frequently asked about Gersthof
What is it like to live in Gersthof?
Gersthof reaches a Living Score of 90 out of 100 (Top place to live). It is strongest on Safety (Excellent), followed by Public transport; Quiet is more of a trade-off. The score combines six dimensions from open data (City of Vienna OGD, OpenStreetMap, Wiener Linien, Statistics Austria).
Where is Gersthof?
Gersthof is in Vienna's 18th district (Währing), postal code 1180.
How safe is Gersthof?
Safety in Gersthof: Excellent (9.2/10), based on official police crime statistics. A non-binding orientation value for the area, not a statement about any single address.
Is Gersthof dangerous?
Short answer: no — Vienna consistently ranks among the safest large cities in the world, and that holds across all 23 districts. Gersthof sits at 9.2 out of 10 on the safety dimension (Excellent). 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 Gersthof?
Public transport in Gersthof: Excellent (8.8/10) – based on proximity to metro, tram and bus (Wiener Linien).
Is Gersthof noisy?
Quiet in Gersthof: Good (6.7/10), based on traffic-noise exposure. Part of the area sits along Peter-Jordan-Straße; a few streets further in it gets noticeably quieter. Right there traffic is clearly present; on a balcony behind it, it recedes. Traffic drops off at night, though it never fully disappears along the loud edge. The busiest named axes nearby, by official annual traffic volume: Krottenbachstraße (~15,253/day), Peter-Jordan-Straße (~13,718/day), Cottagegasse (~12,919/day).
How hot does Gersthof get in summer?
In summer Gersthof is cool — cooler than the Vienna average. Heat index 40 of 100 (Vienna average 57), modelled. Green cover, trees and open, low building form let the night cool down. 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 Gersthof?
Green space in Gersthof: Excellent (8.8/10). Parks and greenery shape everyday life here.
Who is Gersthof a good fit for?
Most of all for people who value a safe area and short trips by public transport. Less ideal if quiet is at the very top of your list — that's the trade-off here.
Is Gersthof expensive?
Guide prices for Gersthof: rent around €19.5/m², buying around €8,200/m² (indexed orientation). Value for money in the Living Score: Good.
How is the natural light in Gersthof?
Gersthof is mid-density: open stretches alternate with tighter street blocks. Measured at the Grätzl centre: about 13.3 hours of direct sun on the longest day, about 6.3 in December. How bright a single flat is comes down to floor, orientation and courtyard vs. street side — the measurement is for the Grätzl centre.
What kind of buildings shape Gersthof?
In Gersthof: Detached villas and gardens set the tone. (City of Vienna building typology.) How a single flat is laid out still depends on the individual building.