Neighbourhood guide

Favoriten

Vienna's biggest district, from the main station to the Laaer Wald

Favoriten is the most populous district and runs from the Hauptbahnhof south to Oberlaa. It mixes market streets and Red Vienna estates with green hills and a small funfair.

Favoritenstraße and Reumannplatz are the commercial spine, and the Viktor-Adler-Markt and the Amalienbad sit beside it. The Brotfabrik, a former bread factory, runs concerts and theatre.

To the south the Böhmischer Prater, the Laaer Berg and the Kurpark Oberlaa give room for walks, and the Therme Wien spa is next to the park. The Wienerberg with its ponds and paths lies on the western side.

Getting there

The U1 runs through the district from Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof to Keplerplatz, Reumannplatz and out to Oberlaa. The Hauptbahnhof is also the main rail station, and trams and buses serve the southern hills. Check routes on wienerlinien.at.

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Margareten Residential streets and local markets 8 places · 3.1 km away

Wieden Karlsplatz and the Freihaus quarter 8 places · 3.2 km away

Landstraße Belvedere and the Konzerthaus 12 places · 3.3 km away

Mariahilf The Naschmarkt and Mariahilfer Straße 13 places · 3.9 km away

The best of Favoriten

Best park Böhmischer Prater A small funfair with vintage rides and beer halls on the edge of the Laaer Wald.

Best landmark Amalienbad A 1926 municipal swimming hall in Red Vienna style, with a retractable glass roof.

Best market Viktor-Adler-Markt A daily food market on Viktor-Adler-Platz in central Favoriten.

Best park Wienerberg A hill with ponds, a biotope and walking paths above old brickworks.

Things to do in Favoriten

Rides and colourful fairground stalls at Boehmischer Prater, Vienna

Park Böhmischer Prater A small funfair with old carousels and garden restaurants in the Laaer Wald.

Park Wienerberg A hill and recreation area in the south of Vienna, once covered by brickworks.

Viewpoint Laaer Berg A hill in Favoriten that is part of the Laaerberg recreation area.

Platforms and canopy roof inside Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna

Landmark Wien Hauptbahnhof Vienna's main railway station, opened in 2014 on the site of the Südbahnhof.

The clock tower of the Amalienbad behind trees and flower beds in Vienna

Landmark Amalienbad A municipal indoor pool and sauna complex in Favoriten, opened in 1926.

Market Viktor-Adler-Markt A daily food market on Viktor-Adler-Platz in central Favoriten.

Landmark Reumannplatz The main square of Favoriten, where Favoritenstraße meets Buchengasse, with the Amalienbad and a U1 station (the line now continues to Oberlaa).

The flower beds and winding paths of the Kurpark Oberlaa on a sunny day in Vienna

Park Kurpark Oberlaa A park on the southeast slope of the Laaer Berg, created for the 1974 Vienna International Garden Show.

Special Therme Wien A large thermal spa and swimming complex in Oberlaa.

Landmark Wasserturm Favoriten A water tower of 1898/99, now an exhibition venue run by Wiener Wasser.

Nightlife Brotfabrik Wien A cultural centre with galleries, studios and event halls.

What's on in Favoriten

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Viktor-Adler-Markt Market
Monday to Saturday. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Viktor-Adler-Markt
Daily food market on Viktor-Adler-Platz in Favoriten.
Map · Source: Stadt Wien, Marktamt
Disco Traurig Nightlife
Sat 14 Nov · Das LOT & ECHOLOT, Brotfabrik
A dance night at Das LOT and Echolot in the Brotfabrik complex.
Map · Source: Kulturhaus Brotfabrik Wien · DISCO TRAURIG 2026
Animal State Exhibition
On now, until 29 Jan 2027 · AnzenbergerGallery, Brotfabrik
An exhibition in the AnzenbergerGallery at the Brotfabrik, open Wednesday to Friday afternoons.
12:00 to 18:00 (Wednesday to Friday) · Map · Source: Kulturhaus Brotfabrik Wien · ANIMAL STATE
Soylent Yuppies Exhibition
On now, until 8 Oct 2027 · Atelier 10, Brotfabrik
An exhibition in Atelier 10 at the Brotfabrik, open Tuesday to Friday.
10:00 to 16:30 (Tuesday to Friday) · Map · Source: Kulturhaus Brotfabrik Wien
Fiat Ars Pereat Mundus II Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Das LOT & ECHOLOT, Brotfabrik
A performance evening at Das LOT and Echolot in the Brotfabrik complex.
18:00 · Map · Source: Kulturhaus Brotfabrik Wien · FIAT ARS PEREAT MUNDUS II
FK Austria Wien vs FC Red Bull Salzburg (Bundesliga) Sports
Sun 22 Nov · Generali Arena
FK Austria Wien host FC Red Bull Salzburg in a Austrian Bundesliga game at Generali Arena.
17:00 · Map · Source: Österreichische Fußball-Bundesliga · FK Austria Wien vs FC Red Bull Salzburg
LOTinConcert: Cancer House Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Das LOT & ECHOLOT, Brotfabrik
A concert by Cancer House in the LOTinConcert series at Das LOT and Echolot.
19:00 · Map · Source: Kulturhaus Brotfabrik Wien
FK Austria Wien vs RZ Pellets WAC (Bundesliga) Sports
Sat 28 Nov · Generali Arena
FK Austria Wien host RZ Pellets WAC in a Austrian Bundesliga game at Generali Arena.
17:00 · Map · Source: Österreichische Fußball-Bundesliga · FK Austria Wien vs RZ Pellets WAC

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