€1,990,000
5 rm · 1st floor
1130 Hietzing
Properties for sale in 1130 Hietzing
1Hietzing is Vienna’s owner-occupier district: it has the highest share of green space and the lowest population density of any Viennese district, and the highest share of owner-occupied flats. Schönbrunn, the Lainzer Tiergarten and the slopes of the Wienerwald shape the district as much as the former villages of Ober and Unter St. Veit, Hacking, Lainz and Speising. People here mostly buy to live in and for the long term — the value lies in the plot, the quiet and the location, not in the yield. There is no district average price per square metre here, and that is a choice: a villa by the Tiergarten and a flat near a U4 station cannot be captured in one figure, and so few properties change hands that an average would mean next to nothing. Each property carries its own price per square metre — the useful comparison is with similar houses in the neighbouring streets.
All properties →The essentials in brief
- Hietzing covers around 37.7 km² and had 56,108 residents on 1 January 2025; this gives a population density of around 1,488 residents per km² — the most sparsely populated district in Vienna.
- 82 % of the district’s area is green space and water. According to the City of Vienna, more than two thirds of Hietzing is green land — more than in any other district.
- 37 % of the flats are owner-occupied — according to the City of Vienna the highest share of any district.
- The Lainzer Tiergarten covers around 24.5 km², almost entirely within Vienna’s city limits; it is a nature reserve and, since 2008, a European protected area (Natura 2000).
- Schönbrunn Palace and Park lie in the district and have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.
- The U4 stops at Hietzing, Braunschweiggasse, Unter St. Veit and Ober St. Veit; tram lines 10, 60 and 62 serve Speising and Lainz.
What Hietzing stands for
Hietzing is Vienna’s 13th municipal district in the south-west of the city, between Schönbrunn and the Wienerwald. The district grew together out of several villages and has kept its character as a district of villas and gardens to this day.
Definition: Hietzing is Vienna’s greenest and most owner-occupied district — the highest share of green space, the lowest population density and the highest proportion of homeowners in the city.
That has a direct consequence for the market: supply is thin, because owners rarely sell, and a large part of the area is green land or a Landschaftsschutzgebiet (protected landscape area) and therefore permanently unbuildable.
The Grätzl of Hietzing compared
| Grätzl | Character | Transport | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Hietzing | Historic core around Schönbrunn, Biedermeier houses, villas | U4 Hietzing, tram 10, 60 | Upmarket owner-occupation, families |
| Unter St. Veit | In the valley of the Wien river, good connections | U4 Unter St. Veit, tram 10 | Families, commuters |
| Ober St. Veit | Old village core with a parish church, rising towards the Wienerwald | U4 Ober St. Veit, bus | House buyers, those seeking quiet |
| Hacking | A small former village at the western end of the Wiental | U4 Ober St. Veit, bus | Owner-occupiers focused on green space |
| Lainz | A spread-out village along the Lainzer Straße, the Hietzing clinic, close to the Tiergarten | Tram 62, bus | Families, house buyers |
| Speising | A former farming village, the Werkbundsiedlung, the Speising orthopaedic hospital | Tram 60, 62 | Families, lovers of architecture |
House, villa, plot — what is different in Hietzing
In Hietzing a large share of buyers are not buying a flat but a house with a garden. That shifts what needs checking: more important than the floor and the lift are the size of the plot, the Widmung (zoning), the building regulations and the question of what may be built on the neighbouring plot.
The large green and protected areas — the Lainzer Tiergarten, the Landschaftsschutzgebiet Hietzing, the Schönbrunn grounds — secure the setting for the long term. But they also limit supply: new building plots hardly ever come up in Hietzing.
One architectural example of this tradition is the Werkbundsiedlung in Speising: built in 1932 as a model estate of 70 houses by 32 architects under the direction of Josef Frank, and awarded the European Heritage Label in 2020.
Hietzing or Döbling?
Both districts stand for upmarket living in green surroundings, but they are clearly different. Döbling is shaped by vineyards, Heurige and hillside locations on the Kahlenberg; in the west a car is often essential. Hietzing is shaped by Schönbrunn, the Lainzer Tiergarten and the Wiental; along the U4 and the tram lines much of the district is easy to reach without a car.
The choice usually turns on three things: the school location, the journey to work and whether vineyard or forest is the setting you want. → Buying property in 1190 Döbling
Who Hietzing suits — and who it does not
A good fit for: families looking for a house and garden within the city; owner-occupiers with a long horizon; buyers for whom quiet, green space and preservation of capital matter more than running yield.
Less suitable for: investors focused on yield, buyers looking for urban life with restaurants on the doorstep, and anyone who wants to sell again at short notice — a thin market cuts both ways, and for unusual properties the pool of buyers is small too.
What to check before buying in 1130
- 1. Widmung (zoning) and building regulations for the plot and the neighbouring plots.
- 2. Green land and landscape protection — whatever is affected cannot be built on, not even for extensions.
- 3. The condition of villas and detached houses — roof, heating, services, Energieausweis.
- 4. Grundbuch (the land register) and easements — rights of way and utility easements are common on house plots.
- 5. Connections — walking time to the U4 or the tram, especially in Ober St. Veit, Hacking and Lainz.
- 6. For villas: comparable properties are rare; the valuation needs a method of its own rather than an average per square metre.
→ Details: How buying property works · Property valuation · Neighbouring district: 1190 Döbling
Note: This page provides general information as of 02.10.2026 and does not replace legal or tax advice in an individual case. We advise you personally on your situation and involve a lawyer or tax adviser where needed.
Common questions about property in 1130 Vienna
Is Hietzing the greenest district in Vienna?
Yes. According to the City of Vienna, more than two thirds of Hietzing is green land, more than in any other Viennese district; green space and water make up around 82 % of its area. At 1,488 residents per square kilometre Hietzing is at the same time the most sparsely populated district.
Which U-Bahn goes to Hietzing?
The U4 stops in the 13th district at Hietzing, Braunschweiggasse, Unter St. Veit and Ober St. Veit. Speising and Lainz are served by tram lines 60 and 62, and Unter St. Veit additionally by line 10.
Does the Lainzer Tiergarten belong to Hietzing?
Yes, the Lainzer Tiergarten has been part of the 13th district since 1956. It covers around 24.5 square kilometres, almost entirely within Vienna’s city limits, is a nature reserve and, since 2008, a European protected area. Entry is free.
What is the Werkbundsiedlung?
The Werkbundsiedlung in Vienna-Speising is a model estate from 1932 with 70 houses, designed by 32 architects under the direction of Josef Frank. In 2020 it received the European Heritage Label.
Hietzing or Döbling — which district fits better?
Both stand for upmarket living in green surroundings. Döbling is shaped by vineyards and hillside locations on the Kahlenberg, and in the west a car is often needed. Hietzing is shaped by Schönbrunn, the Lainzer Tiergarten and the Wiental, and along the U4 it is well served without a car as well.
Which parts belong to Hietzing?
Hietzing comprises Hietzing, Unter St. Veit, Ober St. Veit, Hacking, Lainz, Speising, Auhof, Rosenberg and Schönbrunn. The district grew together out of these former villages, which explains the differences between the Grätzl.
Can you buy a house with a garden in Hietzing?
Yes, houses with gardens are a substantial part of the supply in Hietzing, above all in Ober St. Veit, Hacking, Lainz and Speising. Supply is scarce, however, because large areas are green land or protected landscape and therefore cannot be built on.
Why are so few properties offered in Hietzing?
Hietzing has the highest ownership share in Vienna, and owners rarely sell. At the same time a large part of the area is green land or protected, so hardly any new building plots come up. Together these keep supply permanently scarce.
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