Last updated: August 2026
A neighbourhood (Grätzl) in Vienna's 19th district. Strongest on Green space and Safety, while Public transport is more of a trade-off.
The forest sets the rhythm, with hiking trails right on the doorstep. In the evening you stop by a wine tavern, and the view over the city is a daily bonus. It's less made for everyday errands, though, and the distances are a bit longer.
The six dimensions
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Frequently asked about Kahlenberg Umgebung
What is it like to live in Kahlenberg Umgebung?
Kahlenberg Umgebung reaches a Living Score of 89 out of 100 (Very good place to live). It is strongest on Green space (Excellent), followed by Safety; Public transport 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 Kahlenberg Umgebung?
Kahlenberg Umgebung is in Vienna's 19th district (Döbling), postal code 1190.
How safe is Kahlenberg Umgebung?
Safety in Kahlenberg Umgebung: Excellent (9.5/10), based on official police crime statistics. A non-binding orientation value for the area, not a statement about any single address.
Is Kahlenberg Umgebung dangerous?
Short answer: no — Vienna consistently ranks among the safest large cities in the world, and that holds across all 23 districts. Kahlenberg Umgebung sits at 9.5 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 Kahlenberg Umgebung?
Public transport in Kahlenberg Umgebung: Good (7.0/10) – based on proximity to metro, tram and bus (Wiener Linien).
Is Kahlenberg Umgebung noisy?
Quiet in Kahlenberg Umgebung: Good (7.6/10), based on traffic-noise exposure. The noise sits at the edge along Heiligenstädter Hangbrücke — away from it you notice little. Right there, traffic drowns out a conversation with the window open (calculated above 75 dB by day). At night it calms down noticeably — the level drops below the threshold at which mapping begins. The busiest named axes nearby, by official annual traffic volume: Heiligenstädter Straße (~27,429/day), Heiligenstädter Hangbrücke (~26,194/day).
How hot does Kahlenberg Umgebung get in summer?
In summer Kahlenberg Umgebung is cool — cooler than the Vienna average. Heat index 42 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 Kahlenberg Umgebung?
Green space in Kahlenberg Umgebung: Excellent (10.0/10). Parks and greenery shape everyday life here.
Who is Kahlenberg Umgebung a good fit for?
Most of all for people who value lots of greenery at the doorstep and a safe area. Less ideal if short trips by public transport is at the very top of your list — that's the trade-off here.
Is Kahlenberg Umgebung expensive?
Guide prices for Kahlenberg Umgebung: rent around €21/m², buying around €8,800/m² (indexed orientation). Value for money in the Living Score: Excellent.