Healthy districts: Start of the free participation activities!
Vienna Health Promotion – WiG is launching the free, hands-on “Exercise” campaign in ten districts of Vienna. In April, May, June, September and October there are...
Football EUROphoria with a large fan zone by the Ferris wheel
2-0 against Slovakia, 6-1 against Turkey: red-white-red is on everyone's lips. Some people are already calling our national soccer team the secret favorite for the European Championships. Anyway...
Tradition and festivity: The maypole in the Prater
Spring has arrived and with it the anticipation of the traditional May festival in the Prater. Under the motto “Get in touch”, the...
Independence: Free consultations and lectures
The Chamber of Commerce is offering advice and workshops on the path to self-employment on March 20th and 21st. Participation is free, registrations are open until...
“It's me, the President”: Fun in the Wurstelprater
“The Prater businesses are already in the starting blocks and are ready for many guests,” say Prater Association President Silvia Lang and Vice President Fredo Nemec. And were able to...
Schweizerhaus opening: The sky was shining!
Longingly awaited by all beer and stilt fans: The Schweizerhaus started the new season today! Grandiose opening of the Schweizerhaus - with absolute luck in the weather: with brilliant...
Singing: Grand Finale of the Strauss Competition
The countdown has begun: On May 8th, the grand finale of the Europe-wide singing competition for the year celebrating the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss son will take place in...
Travel fever broke out at the Vienna Trade Fair
Around the world in four days: From March 14th to 17th, the holiday trade fair in Vienna will once again be all about current travel trends. Inspiration for...
Gabauer & Sarich: A new hit about love and identity
Andie Gabauer is known to many as the frontman of various bands and through appearances in popular TV shows such as Dancing Stars. Last night he invited people to the release...
New single: Singer Valeh is off to a good start
A future pop star from Leopoldstädt: The actress and neo-singer Valerie Huber, who grew up in Africa and the USA, released her...
Big anniversary at the 36th Austrian Women's Run
On May 26, 2024 it's that time again: The 36th ASICS Austrian Women's Run invites thousands of women and girls of all ages and fitness levels to...
Bad: Very pregnant cat abandoned
Within just 24 hours, the animal rescue team had to go out twice to save abandoned cats. Layla, heavily pregnant, was left on a bridge in Leopoldstadt...
Mega show: AC/DC rock the Happel Stadium!
The cult band AC/DC is causing excitement among Viennese fans with the announcement of their new "Power Up" European tour. On June 23rd and 26th the...
Valentine's Day: Catapulted by love!
Immerse yourself in the romantic roller coaster of emotions and enjoy the cozy culinary restaurants. The Prater businesses are already looking forward to welcoming all the lovers. Special Prater activities on February 14th, such as Jumpworld.one, where couples...
“Park in small format” enhances the Danube Canal
Located directly on the left bank of the Danube Canal, between Augarten Bridge and Salztor Bridge on the Vilma-Steindling Promenade, the new pocket park with a total area of 140 m² will be built. The...
WBB traffic insider advises: Avoid Praterstrasse!
Our Vienna district newspaper traffic insider Robert Sommer is on the road again. This time he stopped by Praterstrasse. In the midst of construction equipment and barriers, he has important tips...
The marathon is starting the year at a new pace
It's a real earthquake in the running scene: "Mister Marathon" and VCM inventor Wolfgang Konrad is retiring at 65. With son Dominik and Kathrin...
Fly! Try ski jumping in the stadium
Attention girls and boys: On the 13th/14th. and on 20/21. In January you can try out ski jumping at the Ernst Happel Stadium. The city eagles want to get people excited about the wonderful sport. This...
The heart of the first mega cycle highway is finished
The penultimate stage of Vienna's first mega cycle highway was structurally completed in Praterstrasse and Aspernbrückengasse in Leopoldstadt. In the future this will lead along a length...
Children conquer the Ferris wheel at a charity event
50 beaming children experienced an unforgettable day when they were given the rare chance to ride the famous Ferris wheel for free at the Christmas market on Rathausplatz...
Enjoyment at Gaußplatz: Il Basilico reinvents itself
Matured “Bistecca alla fiorentina”, fine pasta and lots of “sea”: The legendary “Il Basilico” on Gaußplatz is returning to its roots after extensive modernization...
Leopoldstadt: Starting signal for new municipal building
2 NEW municipal apartments are being built in the 102nd district. The complex at Wehlistrasse 161A includes two residential buildings that are connected to each other by a central entrance....
Starkl Stadtsalon opens its doors at Nestroyplatz!
The Starkl Stadtsalon combines the flora of a garden center with the stylish ambience of a furniture store. Affordable living with lots of inspiration and a large selection of plants. From the garden center...
Boys’ Choir: “Good Shepherds” from December 1.12st. in courage
The Vienna Boys' Choir, the Chorus Juventus and the Schubert Academy Orchestra traditionally invite you to their festive Christmas concerts in Muth (2., Am Augartenspitz 1). The music...
Augarten: Art lovers can already celebrate
Christmas is already in November in the beautiful green area of the 2nd district: The “MuTh” is continuing its great program until the end of the year. Great joy with the...
Cool hockey sport: training with the masters
Training with the Champs is possible at HC Vienna in Hauptallee: HC Vienna is looking for new players who want to...
Pop culture: Off to this year’s “Vienna Comic Con” trade fair!
The countdown is on: This year's pop culture and gaming trade fair "Vienna Comic Con" opens its doors at the Vienna Trade Fair Center (Leopoldstadt) this weekend (November 18th/19.11th). Comics, Anime & Manga, Graphics...
The new “air conditioner” stands guard in the Prater
A second wax figure of Arnold Schwarzenegger at Madame Tussauds is causing a stir - in a military outfit, but softly on a bicycle. True lies? No, it...
District Business Awards: The winners of Leopoldstadt!
“I'm amazed,” even district leader Alex Nikolai, who knows Leopoldstadt like the back of his hand, was amazed at “what great entrepreneurs there are...
Sports tip: Charity run on the first day of carnival!
On November 11th at exactly 11:11 a.m. the run will be for a good cause. The Volksbank has organized a charity run with prominent participants...
Feuerdorf: barbecue paradise in the heart of the city
The 2023/2024 barbecue season has opened and what better way to start it than with the annual VIP opening of the Feuerdorf in the heart of Vienna's city center?...
Leopoldstadt: Arrest after vehicle check
During a vehicle check in the 2nd district, a pistol and drugs were seized from the 39-year-old driver of the car. He also drove with stolen license plates and without...
Our six district emperors of the Lust for Life Fair!
How high is the Kahlenberg? What is the name of the district leader in your district? How many inhabitants does it have? Where exactly do the two football arch-rivals Rapid...
Austropopper Alexander Ribisch let it rip in the Prater
Austropopper Alexander Ribisch, better known as the “Beer King of Vienna,” performed last week at the Weisses Rössl in Vienna’s Prater. Together with his talented...
Little pirates stormed the Children's Pirate Festival 2023
The Vienna Municipal Children's Pirate Festival, which annually attracts children and families from all over Vienna, took place last weekend at the ASKÖ sports facility on Hopsagasse,...
Kaiser Wiesn: Celebrities enjoy a magical evening
Our WBB colleague, Bahati, recently experienced an extremely atmospheric and unforgettable evening at the Kaiser Wiesn in the Vienna Prater, the largest Oktoberfest in Austria. But...
Children's flea market in the Prater with donations handed over
Under the motto “Children help children” last Sunday (September 17.9th) cute soft toys, interesting books and funny board games found a new home at the popular children's flea market in the Prater....
Investment in sport and health!
The new sports and fun hall in Venice Au was ceremoniously opened - but the construction of the long-distance bus terminal at the Stadium Center has been delayed. The construction...
2nd district: Workshop with a vegetarian celebrity chef
Paul Ivić is the only chef in Austria to have won a Michelin star with purely vegetarian cuisine. He also shares his knowledge and skills...
Kaiser Oktoberfest countdown: The traditional costume lexicon
The country's largest Oktoberfest from September 21st is of course one of traditional costumes, customs and hearty entertainment. We have Salzburg traditional costume expert Sascha Golitschek...
Relationship status: The dirndl bow is what matters!
Whether on the right, left, in the middle or at the back - the position of the dirndl bow can reveal a lot about the wearer's relationship status. The...
“Action sharp” against speeders and disco operators
In Favoriten, a major campaign was carried out against so-called “roadrunners” (motorists who engage in illegal races on public roads). At the same time,...
Free hands-on activities on nutrition and exercise
Viennese Health Promotion - WiG will be out and about in the districts until the end of November with pop-up kitchens, neighborhood walks and a variety of exercise options. A registration is not required. Come round...
Happel-Oval: Mobile stands were rejected
Austria's football team is getting better and better, but the home ground is - from an international perspective - a ruin. Therefore, Vienna's sports city councilor Peter Hacker had in a "Standard" interview...
Dangerous threat: perpetrator and victim arrested
During an argument on the street, a 32-year-old threatened five other men with a pistol. He was arrested. One of his victims also clicked...
You can dig vigorously in the Wurstelprater
The popular children's flea market in the Prater is already casting its shadow: from August 17th, children can apply for limited stall space. The children's flea market with...
14 years are worth celebrating: All the best, Pratersauna
Since its founding 14 years ago, the Vienna Pratersauna has repeatedly created unforgettable moments for music enthusiasts. The anniversary celebration on August 14, 2023 promises...
You bottles! Reader reporter on Augartenstrasse
"The area in front of the glass containers is full of bottles. It looks as if there hasn't been any glass on Obere Augartenstraße for a long time...
It's summer! WBB traffic reporter on the move
Wiener-Bezirksblatt employee Robert Sommer is back in his 2nd district. This time he wants to know how the construction work on Praterstrasse is progressing. This is where...
Get off the asphalt: Vienna's climate-friendly streets
Under the motto "Get out of the asphalt", Vienna's squares and streets are currently being greened, unsealed and cooled - for a climate-friendly future! We provide...
When the family runs, it's for a good cause
The RED NOSE RUN will take place in Vienna on September 10, 2023 and will transform the Prater Hauptallee into a colorful running track and stage for...
At the Praterstern the heat is now falling into the water
The Praterstern, one of the busiest traffic junctions in Vienna, has undergone a real transformation in the last year: Under the motto "Get out of the asphalt"...
Economically strong: Port of Vienna is on the road to success
Last year showed that the Port of Vienna remains a strong economic hub with a turnover of 55,4 million euros. And forms with the ports of Freudenau, Albern...
Praterstrasse: Construction work hinders traffic
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the preparatory work for the redesign work on Praterstrasse and Aspernbrückengasse in the 2nd district will begin. Construction is scheduled to end in September...
WBB exclusive: This is what the new sports & fun hall looks like
Vienna district newspaper sports insider Robert Sommer has the first photos of the interior of the new Sport & Fun Hall Leopoldstadt. True to the motto: Take a look...
Finally: Rapid opens new training center!
Many green and white fans have already marked June 25th on their calendars: This Sunday the Körner training center powered by Varta will be...
Starting signal for the redesign of Praterstrasse
The first construction work can already be seen on Praterstrasse in the 2nd district. Things really get going in the summer. The Vienna District Gazette has...
Games, sports & beer tapping at the district festival in the 2nd.
The first Leopoldstadt district festival was a hit. From 10 a.m. on Saturday there was a lot going on in the Stadium Center: with sports demonstrations, the beer tapping by the Kaiser Wiesn boss...
District festival in the Stadium Center: pure entertainment!
Today, Saturday, the first Leopoldstadt district festival invites you to come to the Stadium Center. A dense program awaits – with lots of entertainment and show elements guaranteed. Hearty...
Children's literature festival with 50 events
From June 21st to 27th, the children's literature festival will be held at the Odeon Theater in the 2nd district: 50 events and 1.000 children's and young adult books show the quality...
Festival for Leopoldstadt: beer, brass music and celebrities
This is a must for all residents of the 2nd district, yes, for all Viennese: The Leopoldstadt District Festival. It's already happening on June 3rd at the Stadium Center...
A school renovation for body and soul!
A healthy mind should live in a healthy body: This is the motto under which the famous high school on Zirkusgasse in the second district is being rebuilt! We took...
Praterstern: Great joy among the sports fans
The Greens' protests in Leopoldstadt were in vain: the “Sport & Fun Hall”, which is so important for exercise and the health of citizens...
Leopoldstadt is now even greener
The Rotenkreuzgasse in Leopoldstadt is being renovated and greened! In addition to the renewal of the road and the sidewalk surface, there are also climate and environmentally friendly...
Erling Haaland in Leopoldstadt!
Sensational transfer in Leopoldstadt: Erling Haaland, the star striker who is playing in the Champions League hit with Manchester City against Real Madrid today (May 9th), is in the...
Fairytale duel: Taborama & Snow White
Taborama versus Snow White – the “duel” in the Nordbahnviertel shows the fairytale quality of living in this fascinating urban development area! The Taborama, which is 60 meters...
Indebted, but: “The Dogenhof continues to burn”
Long Covid is not only a serious illness from which many fellow citizens are still suffering, but also a long-term economic consequence of the biggest crisis to date...
Halle luya! New sports & fun hall opens in autumn
The new Sports & Fun Hall at Praterstern will open this fall. The modern exercise hall then offers clubs, schools... all year round.
The “Emperor” bowed on this anniversary
In 1873, Emperor Franz Joseph himself opened the world exhibition - for the 150th anniversary, our former head of state was brought out of the crypt:...
“Action sharp” for safety in front of schools
Halftime for “Aktion Schar”, in which the Vienna police are carrying out 24 key operations around schools! The Board of Trustees for Road Safety accompanied these measures in...
Pigalle: With chic and charm on the Danube Canal
The “Barfly”, probably the most famous corner bar in the whole of Leopoldstadt, became the aperitivo bar “Pigalle”. Parisian chic meets Viennese charm! Not on the Champs Élysées or...
Family circus in the Prater delights young and old
Last weekend the first “Circus im Prater” opened in Vienna. The event took place on the historic riding arena between the Schweizerhaus and the...
Circus in the Prater: New nostalgic magical world!
From April 14th on the historic riding arena, between Schweizerhaus and Luftburg, the motto will be “The ring is free!” for the "Circus im Prater", the new nostalgic-romantic...
“Salto Vitale” premieres on April 13th
The countdown is on: The Serapions Theater's new production, "Salto Vitale", premieres on April 13th at 20 p.m. in the Odeon (2nd district). In a pictorial round dance...
This year the “Woman of the Year” is a club
The Leopoldstadt Greens have honored the volunteers of the “Train of Hope” association with the “Woman of the Year” award! They have been involved there since...
April, April: Fools Day at the Clown Museum
The Viennese clown and magician duo “Fools Brothers” have simply declared April 1st, associated with jokes, “Fools Day”. The humorous trick entertainers invite...
Easter festival on Prater Hauptallee
The Wiener Bezirksblatt and the VORmagazin, together with the restaurant “die Allee in the green Prater”, invite you to the Easter festival for young and old on April 9, 2023. A colorful...
'It's nice to play a ring game like this' in the beautiful Prater
Even though winter has briefly passed by again, one thing is certain: it will be spring, it will be brighter, sunnier, more pleasant and warmer. On this occasion...
3D printer makes “cool” toys
A woman from Vorarlberg is making a name for herself in the Nordbahnviertel - literally in an extremely positive way: Rafaela Kathan-Kupfner has left her job as a political scientist...
The rotunda makes a comeback as a “green” steel structure
The renaissance of the monumental means a comeback of the Rotunda: the centerpiece of the legendary World Exhibition of 1873, which was destroyed by flames in 1937...
Come in: new circus beckons to the Prater!
On the historic riding arena, between Schweizerhaus and Luftburg, from April 14th it's “clear the ring!” for the “Circus im Prater”, the new circus world...
Musical evening in Leopoldstadt
A “musical-literary collage” will commemorate the playwright and poet Jura Soyfer, who...
Chestnuts are in trouble
For 20 years, the leaf miner, a small butterfly, has been making life difficult, especially for the white horse chestnut. Now a new bacterium is threatening the ancient trees...
Come on in! Prater season 2023 opens
On March 15th, the Prater starts the new main season with the traditional opening of the Schweizerhaus. The rides in the Wurstelprater are now also closed after...
The second one is now being converted to LED
Leopoldstadt is shining more and more with LED lights! The city of Vienna ensures the exchange to this cheaper option - of course also in the...
150 years of the World Exhibition: Rotunda for the Prater
The Rotunda was the showpiece of the Vienna World Exhibition in 1873. However, what was then the largest domed building in the world burned down in 1937. Now the Prater in...
Environmentalists are happy about the SUV minus record in the district
SUV is not a sports club, but rather the abbreviation for a very specific type of car that is becoming increasingly popular despite vehement criticism from environmental activists. In Vienna...
New groups: Rainbows help children of divorce
When parents separate, the world of children and young people often falls completely apart. In such moments, the Rainbows association is...
Free middle: Third piece of the puzzle opened
We city dwellers need more and more protection from the scorching heat, especially in the summer months! “Green spaces and parks play an enormously important role...
Power outage in Vienna: Praterstern ran out of power
And suddenly the light went out! There was a power outage in parts of Leopoldstadt for a good hour and a half this morning. The incident occurred...
Great joy in Kleine Sperlgasse
Pre-Christmas present for the residents of the Karmeliterviertel: The construction work in Kleine Sperlgasse is almost finished! After the first prophecies of doom, because initially...
The Ferris wheel lit up against violence against women
From November 25th, the International Day against Violence against Women, to December 10th, the International Human Rights Day, the “16 days against...
Japan meets Prater: The Mochi Stilt
Konichiwa, na hawedere - when two culinary institutions in Leopoldstadt celebrate their birthdays, it has to be celebrated! 30 years of Restaurant Lufburg – Kolarik in...
Advent fun in the Prater: winter market by the Ferris wheel
Nowhere is it as beautiful at Christmas as in Vienna! The city, bathed in pre-Christmas spirit, is exuding its charm right now. No wonder -...
The Vienna Winter Circus opened its doors
The Prater is experiencing a renaissance in terms of spectacular artistry and cheerful clowning - since November 19th, the Winter Circus on the Kaiserwiese in front of...
“The whole Prater is one big team”
After eight long years, Stefan Sittler-Koidl is no longer president of the Prater Association - he was succeeded by Silvia Lang, who has been a board member for 28 years, in...
Community building named after Karlheinz Hora
From now on, the municipal buildings at Handelskai 214 and 214 A in the 2nd district bear the name of the former Leopoldstadt district leader Karlheinz “Charly” Hora. The...
Starting signal for the new Pratermuseum
The Prater is an important part of Vienna's identity. Now the popular Viennese Wurstelprater is getting a new museum - the WIENER BEZIRKSBLATT reported. Until...
McDonald's on Handelskai in new splendor
Who doesn't know the McDonald's at Handelskai 130? At least from driving past! You should stop there now at the latest, because after the...
“Snow White” and the time capsule
The Nordbahnviertel is growing and growing: Wiener Städtische is ensuring that a total of 2025 apartments and 295 lofts will be built there in affordable,...