Kaisermühlen

Kaisermühlen is a cadastral municipality in Vienna's Donaustadt district, located between the New Danube Canal and the Old Danube. This area is defined by its position along these two waterways and serves as part of Vienna's administrative framework.

Kaisermühlen takes its name from the mills that once operated along the Danube waters and developed as a cadastral municipality within Austria's administrative system. The formalization as an administrative unit occurred with Vienna's modern district system in the 19th century.

The administrative structure maintains systematic records of land ownership and property boundaries, reflecting Austrian organizational principles in metropolitan Vienna.

Visitors can explore the boundary areas between the two Danube waterways and walk along the riverside paths on foot. The best time to visit is during dry weather, when paths are easy to navigate and the waterfront areas are more accessible.

The name Kaisermühlen recalls the milling industry that once shaped this Vienna district, though little remains of the original structures today. This historical connection to water power is barely visible in the landscape, as modern Danube canal projects have completely reshaped the area.

Location: Donaustadt

GPS coordinates: 48.23670,16.41440

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25