SEESTADT COMBINES QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH
Vienna’s largest new urban district is taking shape on 240 hectares: living, working, research, and leisure all in one place. With clear goals for sustainability, innovation, and quality of life, Seestadt sets international benchmarks.
aspern Seestadt
aspern Seestadt in Vienna is one of Europe’s largest urban development areas – a city with heart and mind, where there’s room for every aspect of life. In the northeast of Vienna, a sustainable district is emerging by the 2030s, with homes for over 25,000 people and more than 20,000 jobs and college places. With a lake, parks, and a wide mix of uses, Seestadt combines high quality of life with its role as a modern business location of international standing.
FAQ: Seestadt at a glance
Seestadt covers around 240 hectares and is one of Europe’s largest urban development areas. By the 2030s, homes for over 25,000 people and more than 20,000 jobs and college places will be created.
Seestadt is located in the northeast of Vienna, in the 22nd district Donaustadt, nestled between the Danube wetlands and Marchfeld. It lies at the center of the CENTROPE area between Vienna and Bratislava.
The 50,000 m² lake is the heart of the district and was created even before the buildings – a clear sign of planning that puts people first. With a park, promenade, and bathing areas in the south, it stands for leisure, identity, and high quality of life.
Since 2013, the U2 connects Seestadt with two stations to the city center in 25 minutes. The service is complemented by bus lines, trams, and the Aspern Nord regional train station.
Yes. Seestadt relies on collective garages: parking remains convenient, while streets and squares are kept free for pedestrians and cyclists.
About half of the area is dedicated to public spaces: parks, squares, green corridors, and the “Green String” create diverse spaces for recreation and encounters.
The first residents moved into the Pionierquartier in 2014. Since then, the Seeparkquartier as a business district and the Quartier Am Seebogen have become major new neighborhoods. Currently, the Seecarré in the northwest and the Seeterrassen on the waterfront are being developed – step by step, they are taking Seestadt forward.
Services & Tools
From smart mobility solutions to digital services: Seestadt is designed to make everyday life functional, sustainable, and close to people’s needs.
Welcome to Seestadt
Have you just moved to Seestadt or are you planning to? A warm welcome! Everything you need to know about Seestadt can be found in this brochure.
Public transport
The U2 takes you to the city center in 25 minutes. Suburban trains, trams, buses, and cycle paths complement the offer and enable sustainable travel.
Bike Rental
At eight stations in aspern Seestadt, WienMobil bikes are available around the clock (from 35 cents / 30 min). At Lina-Bo-Bardi-Platz, there are also two e-cargo bikes.
Collective Garages
Secure parking spaces, e-charging stations, spacious walkways and green open spaces create an urban environment with a high quality of stay.
Cargo bike
E-cargo bikes from WienMobil are available at Lina-Bo-Bardi-Platz, and the district management also offers free Grätzl bikes for shopping and transport.
Media Library
The media library brings together images, videos, podcasts, and publications about Seestadt. It offers fascinating insights into urban development and showcases the diversity of the district.
Events
Whether culture, business, neighborhood, or children's programs – aspern Seestadt offers a wide range of events for all generations throughout the year.
Submit event
Organisers can submit their events via an online form. Whether culture, business or neighbourhood – after review, they will appear in the Seestadt event calendar.