Simmering: Start of construction for a new community building
The first NEW community building in Simmering will be built on the corner of Hoefftgasse and Muhrhoferweg opposite the school. The new building with 52 apartments represents an expansion of...
Exemplary citizens honored with Simmering Medal
The ballroom of the Simmering office building was the scene of a special honor last week. The Simmering Medal was awarded to seven outstanding individuals who excelled in...
Simmering: promoting reading for children in Huma Eleven
Attention bookworms and game fans: 15 new books and 20 exciting games make your stay in the "Planet Lollipop" children's adventure world in Huma Eleven even more varied. One...
Simmering: Central Cemetery celebrates its anniversary with music
Live music at the Vienna Central Cemetery: Lisa Schmid, Ernst Molden (July 4.7th), Felix Kramer (August 2.8nd) and Der Nino from Vienna (September 6.9th) will be at the Central Cemetery on three dates in...
Simmering: Tanks from Bleibtreustrasse for the army
Billion-dollar order for the Simmering “arms factory” General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) at Bleibtreustrasse 2. The Austrian Federal Army is buying a further 225 units of the wheeled tank...
Simmering: WAT crowns itself badminton champion!
After almost 50 years, WAT Simmering is once again crowned champion of the 2nd Badminton Bundesliga. The decisive factor was the confident 6:2 triumph on Sunday over BC Smash...
Simmering: More green space for Kaiserebersdorf
Things are making progress in Kaiserebersdorf: At the most recent citizens' meeting in SimmCity, Simmeringer district leader Thomas Steinhart presented the four development priorities: Dreherstrasse, Weichseltalweg, Zehngrafweg...
Simmering: Have fun at the big carnival parade
With more than 20.00 visitors, the big carnival parade on February 10th along Simmeringer Hauptstrasse was once again a complete success this year. District leader Thomas...
Simmering: State-of-the-art recycling center opened
News from Simmering: Wiener Netze is setting another example for sustainability and efficiency with the opening of the new recycling hall! The 26 by 45...
Simmering: circus and acrobatics at Huma Eleven
A popular event at Huma Eleven shopping center returns. On Saturday, February 10th it will be “clear the ring for the carnival circus” again. Highlights are spectacular...
Simmering: Enkplatz will be redesigned by 2025
Our district is getting a new magnificent square: the Enkplatz is being redesigned and greened. This should ensure that the area in front of the church heats up less in the summer...
3.000 euro donation for the Simmering swimming club
With funding from the Idea Helvetia Foundation, SV Simmering can now purchase a swimming bench ergometer. In this way, the club is strengthening its training opportunities to...
Simmeringer indoor swimming pool: New sports pool from 2025
Joy for all Simmering “water lovers”: The Simmering indoor and outdoor swimming pool at Florian-Hedorfer-Straße 5 is getting a new swimming pool. Opening is in 2025. It is the second major construction project...
Simmering: Construction begins for the new swimming pool
The second major construction project as part of the 2030 pool construction program is now starting at the site of the Simmering indoor and outdoor pool. Vice Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr, District Chairman Thomas Steinhart...
Animal cruelty in Simmering: Puppy almost froze to death
A case of animal cruelty was reported to police in the 11th district. Officers discovered a toy poodle puppy locked on the balcony at -7,5 degrees...
E-cars: The city of Vienna is investing 56 million euros
The city of Vienna is investing 56 million euros in CO2-neutral cars over the next eight years: a total of 1.245 commercial vehicles from Wiener Stadtwerke and the municipal...
Simmering: Vienna Canal celebrates 100th anniversary
On January 18th, the municipal sewer company Wien Kanal will celebrate a proud anniversary - the company will be 100 years old. Since its municipalization in...
Simmering: WAT wins 8-0 against Carinthia!
Clear victory for the top badminton club WAT Simmering in the 2nd Bundesliga: At the start of the second half of the season last Saturday, the Viennese defeated ASKÖ Kelag Kärnten without...
Colorful carnival festival in the Gasometer
On January 13th it's that time again - the family carnival run by Kinderfreunde Favoriten and Simmering invites you to an exuberant celebration from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m....
Simmering: Warming rooms for the homeless
The Caritas winter emergency aid is fully underway and this winter is offering more beds for those in need, street work activities, the cold telephone and warming rooms. In Simmering there is...
Anniversary for Simmeringer Haide Epiphany Run
The Simmeringer Haide Epiphany Run celebrates its 6th anniversary on January 20th - and is still in top sporting form. The organizer, the athletic club...
Simmering: Shopping with heart for a good cause
Christmas is fast approaching: While visitors do their last Christmas shopping, Huma Eleven is collecting donations for a good cause. All donations from the gift wrapping service go to...
Care Simmering: Red-nosed clowns on the move
Humorous and entertaining clown visits during Advent: The “Red Noses” bring a cheerful Christmas atmosphere to people in need, including in the Simmering care center at Dittmanngasse 5. Many...
WAT Simmering is the superior autumn champion
The traditional Viennese club became the autumn champions in the 2nd Bundesliga! With the confident 7-1 win over Askö Kelag Kärnten on the last matchday of the first half of the season,...
Simmering: Trial operation with modern electric buses
The first 12-meter electric buses are now in trial operation in Simmering. The first four buses of this type (“eCitaro”) run on lines 71A (Central Cemetery...
Simmering: Visit to 122 talents from the Vienna Networks
"In order to make Vienna climate-neutral, we need every head and every hand," explained Vienna City Councilor for Economic Affairs Peter Hanke during a recent visit to the...
Simmering: Gigantic large heat pump is running
Things are moving forward: The first stage of Europe's largest heat pump was put into operation at the main sewage treatment plant in Simmering. From the wastewater of the sewage treatment plant...
Simmering: tree decorations by 1.000 school children
More than 1.000 children from 50 elementary school classes recently decorated the Christmas trees in the Huma Eleven shopping center with homemade Christmas decorations. The lovingly designed winter forest is...
Simmering: Saint Nikolo comes to the shopping center
The Huma Eleven shopping center is currently creating joy and a pre-Christmas atmosphere with many great events and customer promotions. Let's start with the event series on December 5th: At 14...
Simmering: Art photos exhibited in the district museum
Diversity in the 11th district: The Simmering District Museum (Enkplatz 2) is showing artistic photographs by the photographer Barbara Essl until Friday, December 15th. Title of the impressive...
Funding: More money for Simmeringer Hauptstrasse
Enjoy the more than 280 shops on Simmeringer Hauptstrasse: The City of Vienna and the Chamber of Commerce will open the popular Simmeringer shopping mile - as well as five other...
Vienna Vikings extend contract with US star Weston Carr
The Vienna Vikings are extending the contract with US import player Weston Carr for another season. The Californian wide receiver remains in Vienna and...
Film studios: Hollywood flair in Simmering from 2024
Two soundproof film studios with a total area of 3.300 square meters are intended to offer national and international film and TV productions in Simmering a new home that is comparable to...
Simmering: Wienerlied Gala on November 24.11th in the office building
Viennese humor and traditional songs await all visitors to the big Viennese song gala on Friday, November 24th (18 p.m.) in the Simmering office building at Eckplatz 2. With...
Simmering: Darth Vader & Co. live at Huma Eleven
Attention "Star Wars" fans: Until Saturday, November 11th, the Huma Eleven shopping center in Simmering is showing a preview of the exhibition "The Fans Strike Back", the largest "Star Wars"...
Student Aid Simmering is celebrating its 10th birthday!
Together with partners, companions, parents, students, former and active employees, directors, teachers and friends, Sonja Himburg, owner of Student Aid Simmering, will be on December 2nd...
Simmering: Wilhelminian style house is now fit for the future
New splendor for the Wilhelminian style house at Rautenstrauchgasse 1897, built in 4. During a comprehensive, funded renovation, the beautiful ensemble was redesigned and fit...
There can be a lot of life in our cemeteries
All Saints Day, All Souls Day and cemetery visits are imminent. Our final resting places represent great potential for biodiversity, provided the right design elements and...
Simmering: 1.000 visitors at “Recruiting Day”
At Wiener Linien's first "Recruiting Day" in Simmering, those interested were able to try out in advance what it feels like to ride a tram or take a bus...
Simmering: BV Steinhart would like to thank you for your work and commitment!
Simmering district leader Thomas Steinhart invited people to an autumnal “Come Together” on October 12th. In front of 100 guests, Steinhart thanked him for his work...
Vikings: Finnish stars will stay in Simmering in 2024
The Vienna Vikings are pleased about two important contract extensions for the 2024 football season: With defensive back Elmeri Laalo and running back Karri Pajarinen, two key players remain in...
Simmering: Crime comedy at the Central Cemetery
From the Küniglberg to the Central Cemetery: “Guten Morgen Österreich” presenter Patrick Budgen made the Central Cemetery in Simmering the setting for his crime debut. Title of the novel: “The...
Zentralfriedhof becomes Vienna's longest outdoor gallery
The Central Cemetery offers a new attraction: City Councilor Peter Hanke and Renate Niklas, Managing Director of the Vienna Cemeteries, opened the longest outdoor gallery in Vienna here. The new outdoor gallery...
Simmering: 300 visitors at Seniors' Day
This is how active Simmering’s “Golden Agers” are: On September 19th, the big “Simmeringer Senior Day” took place in SimmCity on Simmeringer Hauptstraße 96A....
Simmering: Central cemetery cools our city
The Central Cemetery in Simmering, like other large cemeteries in the city of Vienna, has a positive influence on temperatures in urban areas. This confirms a...
A colorful festival for young and old in Simmering
On October 7th, Simmeringer Hauptstraße will be transformed into a colorful mile with great attractions and live music. The Simmeringer Street Festival has been taking place twice a year for years...
Simmering: Julia Engelmann live in the Gasometer!
Multi-talented Julia Engelmann wants to create a great atmosphere in the Gasometer on Wednesday (September 6th). The German poetry slammer, singer and actress will present the audience to her...
Travel through time in Simmering: vintage cars at Huma Eleven
A must for all classic car fans: The “Vienna Classic Days” start next Saturday in front of the Huma Eleven in Simmering. 200 historic vehicles with 400 drivers and passengers will...
For the first time recycled concrete for Vienna's official buildings
By building new accommodation for 250 employees, MA48 is living up to its pioneering role in climate protection and the circular economy. The topping-out ceremony for the resource-saving building was now held at Jedletzbergerstrasse 1 in Simmering...
Wien Energie invites you to the pop-up store in Huma Eleven
Sustainable energy future you can touch: Wien Energie opened a pop-up store in the Huma Eleven shopping center in Simmering. In this experience center, which was designed for a shopping center for the first time, you can...
Long live the “echo” at the Central Cemetery!
On September 6th (from 18.30:XNUMX p.m.) it's that time again: in front of the impressive backdrop of the Karl Borromeo Church, pieces of music by world-famous artists who are buried at the Central Cemetery...
“Glamour Queens” and “Austrozeit” in the Neubuilding Palace
Until August 27th there will be entertaining performances on stage at Schloss Neubuilding in Simmering on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays...
Complete success for the Simmeringer Haidelauf
The 31st Simmeringer Haide Run recently took place around Neubuilding Castle in ideal weather and running conditions. The popular running event, a project of...
“Long Night of the Churches”: 31 events in Simmering!
Numerous Simmeringen places of worship open their doors on June 2nd. A colorful program awaits visitors to the “Long Night of the Churches” in our district...
High up: Maypole delights the people of Simmering
There is great joy among the people of Simmering about the pretty maypole on Enkplatz. “It’s nice that such traditions still exist,” says Anna W. about the Viennese...
Simmering: Future stop for public transport talent
A new Wiener Linien training workshop is currently being built in Simmering – the Vienna District Gazette reported. The new location on the site of the main workshop will...
The countdown is on for the Vienna Vikings
The Simmeringer football club Vienna Vikings is preparing to defend its title: Michael Hönig, who won the AFL title with the Danube Dragons last year...
Free rose bushes for self-collection
Thanks to the abandonment of a large rose garden by a nursery, rose bushes are waiting to be picked up. This is possible on May 5th from 13 p.m. to 16 p.m....
A bus runs on wood diesel
At the site of the Simmeringer Haide waste incineration plant, Wiener Linien is researching the production of alternative fuels - specifically, the production of synthetic crude oil....
Simmering parishes with a full Easter program
There will be a full Easter program again this year in the parishes of Neusimmering (Enkplatz), Hasenleiten and St. Lukas (Anton-Steinböck-Gasse 6). Celebration of the Last Supper (Maundy Thursday): Starts every...
New location for student assistance in the district
In the 10th year of its existence, the Simmering Student Aid has moved from its location at Simmeringer Platz, where there was no longer any space, to a new,...
Easter market in Neubuilding Castle
Easter atmosphere in Simmering! At this year's Easter market in Neubuilding Castle (Otmar-Brix-Gasse 1), all visitors from near and far can once again look forward to Easter crafts, culinary...
“Double” district office has proven itself well
Leaner administration saves tax money: The merger of the Landstrasse and Simmering municipal district offices is going well. The measure is a further step in the “streamlining” reform process...
Simmeringer Student Aid opens new location
The new Student Aid location at Simmeringer Hauptstrasse 177 recently opened. The offering is broad and offers learning support in...
Lorymarkt has awakened from hibernation
Market office director Andreas Kutheil and district manager Thomas Steinhart opened the Lorymarkt after the winter break. The singer Patricia Hill provided musical entertainment, there was also...
Solidarity beyond district borders
The St. Elisabeth Education Center has been located in the 150nd district of Leopoldstadt for more than 2 years. Around 500 children and young people are currently...
More sidewalks and cycle paths required!
Simmering has some catching up to do when it comes to the proportion of sidewalks, pedestrian zones and cycle paths in traffic areas, as a current analysis by the Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ) shows. For example, while...
Svetelskystrasse: Renovation now a done deal
More greenery, comfortable benches and additional refreshing water elements - the promising concept for the redesign of the large forecourt on the corner of Svetelskystrasse and the corner of Etrichstrasse has now finally been decided...
Six blue whales for the energy transition
Sometimes it takes six blue whales to complete a mammoth task. The city wants to both become climate neutral by 2040 and exit...
Simmeringer Lorymarkt is taking a winter break
The Simmeringer Lorymarkt is taking a winter break. The history of the market goes back to 1874. After its closure in 2009, the Lorymarkt celebrated its last...
Animal cruelty in Simmering: perpetrator confessed
In Simmering, police officers discovered a 58-year-old man who was using a trap to catch wild birds in the bushes. With the help of an injured...
Simmeringer judoka is now taking off!
Cheers, applause and tears of joy at the Vienna Judo State Championships at the end of September in the Kurt Kucera Hall (favorites), and the aspiring 13-year-old Simmeringen judo fighter Helena Anetshofer ensured...
A new collection center for Simmering
The new 26 by 45 meter large and almost 9 meter high hall will replace the two existing, smaller recycling centers on the site. "Our...
Eerily beautiful: The Cemetery of the Nameless
The Cemetery of the Nameless is one of the most unique and spooky places in Vienna. It is located at the Alberner Hafen, where the harbor area returns to...
Lorymarkt: Comeback is well received
“Vienna's markets are booming, the number of visitors is increasing positively. The trial markets are also well received and I hope the people of Simmering are happy about the...
History breathes in this castle
Part 54 of our series “Josef Taucher presents: WIENER WONDER-WELTEN” takes you to Simmering. The Neubuilding Palace In the 11th district of Vienna is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Europe:...
Modern living for a better future
“Haller offers its future residents well-thought-out living concepts in harmony with nature in an exciting development area in the middle of Vienna,” reveals Andreas Holler from...
Everything closed? Heating test worried
There was great excitement when the WIENER BEZIRKSBLATT learned from readers that the Miltnerweg (Simmering) municipal building was already being heated. Incredible given the energy crisis. All clear But Viennese...
Lorymarkt: Comeback on a historic site
The first Simmering market was opened in 1874, back then on Enkplatz. In 1924 he moved to the square on Geiselbergstrasse and the corner of Lorystrasse, where he...
Ice pond terrace: 150 affordable apartments
The new subsidized housing project “Eisteichterrasse” by the developer ARWAG at Bürgerspitalwiese 10 brings 150 new subsidized apartments to Simmering. The residential complex is located directly on...
30th Haidelauf: Sports cannons on the move
The 29th Simmeringer Haidelauf took place on May 30th under ideal weather and running conditions. After a two-year break, the organizers were pleased to welcome the Simmering district...
Queer Moments in Lost Places in Simmering
Art photographer Barbara Essl has been traveling through Europe for many years, photographing abandoned hospitals, disused factory sites and other buildings and places that are no longer “used”. Her...
Albern Harbor runs on solar power
The Port of Vienna is taking another step towards sustainability and, together with Wien Energie, has now also built a photovoltaic system in the Port of Albern...
The dental clinic 2.0 at Enkplatz
More space, shorter wart times: In the Simmeringer office building, patients now have three ordination units available in the almost 180 square meter dental outpatient clinic. General renovation “Prevention, early detection and...
Simmering sports district: Schneckerl & badminton
Anyone who says Simmering has to say football. There is enthusiastic football on the “Had” and in the Hasenleiten. But it's not just the leather that takes center stage. Snail He...
Thomas Steinhart in the big WBB interview
On Simmering's 130th birthday, the district leader talks about the typical resident, colorful diversity and his plans to make the eleventh even more livable... Very...
Fun4Kids becomes a laser tag playing field
Taking cover in the ball pit, stalking under the climbing frame - LaserMaxx is making people sit up and take notice with a fun idea in the Fun4Kids indoor children's playground at Himberger Straße 2....
Austria's largest martial arts school
Fitness, health, defense, fun and friends from three years old to old age: this is the motto of “YU Taekwondo”. Since May 1st it has also been in...
A milestone for climate protection
The parking sticker has been in effect throughout Simmering for almost a month now. It helps to reduce (commuter) traffic and motivate people...
Port of Vienna starts the urban gardening season
From April 1st it will be that time again. The urban gardening season in the Port of Vienna is starting again. Here, ambitious hobby gardeners can...
A “moment” in the shopping center
As one of the few photographers in Vienna, the renowned photographer Chaluk is now offering iris photography in his pop-up photo studio in Huma Eleven. Chaluk...
Experience the Simmeringer prodigy live
The Simmering pianist, tenor, conductor and composer Andri Joël Harison (born in 15) performed as a conductor for the first time at the age of 1995...
Otto Benesch Park was renamed
You hear the phrase “Behind every successful man there is a successful woman” over and over again. But words should also be followed by actions. The services of...
Haidehof: Together through the winter
Since December 2021, Haus Haidehof has been used temporarily as an emergency sleeping place for all people affected by homelessness and homelessness in the winter. Since then, complaints have been...
Vienna climate team starts in Simmering in April
From April onwards, Simmering residents are called upon to contribute their ideas for climate protection and work together with the city and district on concrete climate projects...
Shop safely at Huma Eleven
Anyone who shows a valid 2-G certificate at Huma Eleven will receive a stamp on their hand that is valid for that day and can therefore...
WAT Simmering is getting started
Top: Third place as a team in the 3nd Bundesliga and number one in the European rankings in men's singles - WAT Simmering remains on the road to success. Fulminant With a brilliant...
Record victory secures Simmering third place
WAT Simmering continues on the road to success in the 2nd Badminton Bundesliga. WAT Simmering started the new year with a brilliant 7-1 win last Saturday. On matchday 6...
SPÖ women Simmering donate to Vienna women's shelters
Local councilor and chairwoman of the SPÖ Women Simmering, Ewa Samel, together with the SPÖ Women Simmering, organized a fundraising campaign for the Vienna Women's Shelters Association...
Modern skate park at the crematorium
The skate ramp at the crematorium was already dilapidated, in need of repair and ultimately had to be completely dismantled. Before purchasing a new device, the Fair Play team...