District guide · Vienna

Margareten

Margareten is Vienna's fifth district, situated near the old town as a densely populated residential area. The Österreichisches Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum and Bezirksmuseum Margareten document the district's history and society, while Bruno-Kreisky-Park and Bacherpark provide green space. The district contains numerous churches and historical sites reflecting its established character.

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information

Language spoken: German; German is Austria's official language; Croatian, Slovenian and Hungarian also have official status in some regions
Dialling code: +43 1; Vienna landlines; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency: Euro (€, EUR); Austria introduced euro banknotes and coins in 2002
Emergency number: 112; One number across the country; 144 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type: Not recorded; No verified national official source was found
Tap water: Safe to drink; Austria's national tourism authority states that tap water is drinkable in every region