castle
Schönbrunn Palace
The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Meidling
State of Vienna, Austria · Europe
About Meidling
Meidling works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mariahilf, 3km from Schönbrunn Palace.
Meidling is in State of Vienna, Austria, with about 98,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mariahilf, about 4 km away.
Meidling (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪtlɪŋ] ) is the 12th district of Vienna (German: 12. Bezirk, Meidling). It is located just southwest of the central districts, south of the River Wien, west of the Gürtel belt, and east and southeast of Schönbrunn Palace. Meidling is a heavily populated urban area with manyRead more
residential buildings, but also large recreational areas and parks.
In sports, it is represented by the FC Dynamo Meidling. Former Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz was born and raised in Meidling and his private residence is there.
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What is there to see near Meidling?
Within an hour or so of Meidling: Schönbrunn Palace (3 km), Schönbrunn Zoo (3 km), Belvedere Palace (4 km), Hofburg Palace (5 km).
Where is Meidling?
Meidling is in State of Vienna, Austria, about 4 km from Mariahilf.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 97,624
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- State of Vienna
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.1667, 16.3333
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Meidling
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Schönbrunn Zoo
The world's oldest continuously operating zoo, founded in 1752 within the imperial Schönbrunn Palace grounds in Vienna.
3 km · about 5 min drive
castle
Belvedere Palace
A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.
4 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Hofburg Palace
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Vienna State Opera
World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Café Central
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
5 km · about 10 min drive
film location
Vienna State Opera (Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation)
The Turandot performance and backstage assassination sequence of Rogue Nation was staged in and above the Staatsoper.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Meidling
- 57 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
- 71 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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