Plot with garden and city view at Gallitzinberg

Gallitzinberg 89 | Life at the gateway to the Vienna Woods

Where Vienna breathes. Where children still experience adventure. Where the Vienna Woods become the neighbor.

The Gallitzinberg is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the western part of Vienna. This is where not only the Vienna Woods begin – this is where a lifestyle begins. The property at Gallitzinberg 89 is located in an exceptionally green environment between villas, gardens and expansive forest landscapes and offers a rare combination of nature, tranquility and urban quality of life.

Particularly impressive are the Steinhofgründe, just a few minutes away, one of Vienna's most beautiful local recreation areas. On around 43 hectares, there are extensive meadows, natural forest areas, hiking trails and magnificent viewpoints with an unobstructed view over the city. The landmark of the area is the Art Nouveau church designed by Otto Wagner with its golden dome visible from afar, which is one of the most important buildings of Viennese Art Nouveau. High-quality concerts and cultural events regularly take place here. Particularly appealing is that the property itself offers a view of the striking golden dome – an extraordinary detail that makes the proximity to this unique cultural monument tangible every day.

For families, the surroundings are a true paradise. The famous toboggan slope on the Steinhofgründe turns into a popular meeting point for children and parents in winter. Due to the elevated location on the edge of the Vienna Woods, there is a special microclimate here. While thawing weather often already sets in in the inner districts of Vienna, snow often still lies on the higher elevations around the Gallitzinberg. The region thus counts among the few Viennese residential areas where children can still regularly experience winter right in front of their own front door.

Nature lovers appreciate the extraordinary biodiversity of the Vienna Woods. The adjacent forest areas are part of the Biosphere Park Wienerwald and belong to the ecologically most valuable natural areas in Austria. The region is considered one of the largest contiguous woodpecker areas in Central Europe and provides a valuable habitat for numerous rare bird species, wild animals and protected plants. The excellent air quality, the extensive forest areas and the pleasantly cool climate make the area particularly during the summer months one of the most sought-after residential areas in Vienna.

For sports enthusiasts, an almost limitless leisure offer opens up right in front of the front door. Numerous running and trail running routes lead through the Steinhofgründe and further into the forests of the Vienna Woods. Mountain bikers find an extensive network of forest paths and varied routes that range from relaxed family excursions to sporting tours. Nature becomes the daily space for movement here.

Just a few minutes away rises the famous Jubiläumswarte, one of the most beautiful landmarks of western Vienna. From its viewing platform, a spectacular panoramic view over Vienna, the Danube Valley and the gentle hills of the Vienna Woods opens up. Equally idyllic is the nearby Hanslteich, embedded in the forests of the Vienna Woods. The romantic natural pond with its traditional restaurant is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the area and invites to walks, breakfasts or relaxed evening hours in the greenery.

Families also benefit from an exceptionally diverse sports and leisure offer. The sports center Marswiese is one of Vienna's most popular leisure facilities with tennis courts, soccer facilities, riding opportunities and numerous children's and youth programs. This offer is supplemented by the renowned Colony Club Vienna in the neighboring 14th district, which for decades has been one of the most respected tennis and sports clubs in the city. For children and young people, the nearby ASKÖ Basketball Club also offers optimal training and development opportunities.

Culinary-wise, the western part of Vienna is one of the most enjoyable residential areas in the city. The popular Restaurant Grünspan is known far beyond the district boundaries for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent cuisine. Around Neustift am Walde, Salmannsdorf and Ottakring, numerous traditional Heurigen invite to sociable evenings between vineyards and Vienna Woods. In summer, a visit to the traditional ice cream parlor Eissalon Mauß is a fixed part of life at the Gallitzinberg for many families and residents.

Kindergartens, schools, shopping facilities as well as public transport are within comfortable reach and complement the extraordinary living quality of this location.

Gallitzinberg 89 combines what has become rare in Vienna: nature, culture, sports and recreation right in front of the front door. A location for families, nature lovers and active people who want to experience the unique connection of Vienna Woods, Steinhofgründe and urban quality of life as part of their everyday life.

Public connection & traffic situation

The location at the Gallitzinberg combines nature-oriented living with excellent accessibility. The bus lines 46A and 46B ensure a quick connection to the U3 and S-Bahn station Ottakring as well as to the Vienna city center. By car, the city center, the Höhenstraße and the most important traffic axes of western Vienna are reachable in a short time.

Thus the location combines the tranquility of the Vienna Woods with the infrastructure and mobility of a modern metropolis.

Infrastructure & medical care

The location at the Gallitzinberg offers excellent infrastructure for daily needs. Shopping facilities, pharmacies, schools, kindergartens as well as numerous service businesses are located in the immediate vicinity and are conveniently accessible.

Medical care is also excellent. In a short driving time you reach the renowned Klinik Ottakring (formerly Wilhelminenspital), the Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland as well as the AKH Vienna, one of the largest and most modern hospitals in Europe. Numerous specialists, general practitioners and therapy facilities complement the comprehensive health offer in western Vienna.

The property in detail

The property is 17 m wide and 82 m long. The orientation is SSW. The view of the city is towards the east.

For new construction: The buildable area for new construction is approx. 230 m². Please refer to the Vienna Building Code and the attached zoning plan for the building regulations.

The property is fully developed. Currently there are two houses there, an old single-family house and a romantic garden house. The single-family house was inhabited until recently and is fully functional. It has an area of approx. 100 m² and can be occupied immediately, the standard corresponds to the year of construction 1950. The romantic garden house in the rear part of the property has approx. 75 m² and is rather intended as a summer house, although year-round use is possible. It impresses with the romantic, loving design of the interior and exterior areas and with sun and shade places in the well-kept garden and terraces.

There are some trees and shrubs on the property. Of these, only one or two trees are so large that they fall under the tree protection law. It should be checked which of the trees should consciously be kept as shade providers and whether trees have not already exceeded the age limit. Corresponding replacement plantings or compensation payments may be incurred.

The property itself is fully developed, gas, electricity, sewer are available, district heating is within reach.

Deep drilling for geothermal energy has not been checked, but is conceivable.

Air source heat pumps and photovoltaic systems are possible on the property.

Graphics are included that show the terrain course. The slope inclination is low.

NOTE: It is possible to purchase only 800 m² of the property in a first step (purchase price 1,080,000 EUR) and to leave the rear summer house of the current owner for a limited period for use (servitude). The purchase price for the rear part would have to be paid at a later date. The exact details still need to be clarified.

The buyer's commission is in any case 3% of the purchase price plus 20% VAT.

We point out that there is a family or economic close relationship between the broker and the third party to be brokered.

The broker acts as a dual broker.

DECUS Immobilien GmbH – We bring spaces to life

For further information and viewings, Frau Mag. Susanne Funcke is happy to be personally available to you under the mobile number +43 660 16 11 701 and by email under [email protected].

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Important information

Please note that as of 13.06.2014 a new directive for distance selling and off-premises transactions has come into force.

As of 1.4.2024, the land register and mortgage registration fees are temporarily waived for owner-occupied homes up to a calculation basis of EUR 500,000. The prerequisite is the urgent housing need, exempt from this are inherited or gifted properties. The exemption is however to be checked for the individual case, DECUS Immobilien assumes no liability in this regard.

As of 01.07.2023, the first client principle applies to residential tenancy agreements, exempt from this are service/natural/work apartments. We may point out in accordance with § 17 Brokerage Act that we waive dual brokerage activity in accordance with § 5 Brokerage Act for residential tenancy agreements and are now only acting unilaterally (not for the remaining brokerage types) and there is an economic close relationship to our clients.

In the case of a conclusion with you or a third party named by you or in the case of mutual agreement of will, our fee (according to the fee ordinance for real estate brokers) amounts to 2 gross monthly rents (BMM) for service/natural/work apartments as well as search orders, 3 BMM for commercial, car, cellar and storage rental agreements as well as for purchase objects 3% of the purchase price, plus statutory VAT.

This property is offered to you without obligation and subject to change. The above information is based on information and documents of the owner and is without guarantee on our part.

Further information as well as our GTCs and the ancillary costs overview sheet can be found on our homepage www.decus.at under "Service" - "Legal information on FAGG" as well as in the appendix of the sent property exposés!

Infrastructure / Distances

• Health
  • Doctor <750m
  • Pharmacy <1.750m
  • Clinic <750m
  • Hospital <1.500m
• Children & Schools
  • School <1.500m
  • Kindergarten <250m
  • University <500m
  • Secondary school <2.750m
• Local supply
  • Supermarket <1.500m
  • Bakery <1.750m
  • Shopping center <2.000m
• Other
  • ATM <1.750m
  • Bank <1.750m
  • Post <2.000m
  • Police <1.750m
• Transport
  • Bus <250m
  • Subway <2.250m
  • Tram <1.750m
  • Train station <2.250m
  • Highway access <5.000m

Distance information as the crow flies / Source: OpenStreetMap