Living in or staying in Landstraße, Vienna

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Landstraße

Landstraße is a mostly orderly inner-city district with apartment buildings, leafy streets, embassies, offices, and local shopping. The pace is calmer away from major roads and transport corridors, with steady daytime activity and generally quiet residential streets after dark.

Good for

• families
• couples
• business travelers
• first-time visitors
• long stays

Less suited to

• beach lovers
• nature lovers

Watch out for

• Take care of belongings on public transport and in crowded areas, especially near major stations and busy city-centre routes.
• Be more alert in parks and quieter public areas after dark, where petty theft can be more likely.
• Do not leave drinks unattended in bars or accept drinks from strangers.

Sources

• Austria Country Security Report
• Austria Murder/Homicide Rate
• Quality of life in European cities: feeling safe walking alone at night (Wien, 2023)
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 1
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)