Josefstadt, Historic district in central Vienna, Austria
Josefstadt spans 1.08 square kilometers and features numerous baroque buildings, noble palaces, and traditional Viennese coffee houses along narrow streets.
The district received its name in honor of Emperor Joseph I and officially became part of Vienna in 1850 when the city expanded to include surrounding suburbs.
The Theater in der Josefstadt, established in 1776, continues to operate as Vienna's oldest active theater, presenting classical and contemporary performances throughout the year.
Multiple public transportation options connect the district, including the U2 and U6 underground lines, tram routes 2 and 5, and bus line 13A.
The Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art, located in Schönborn Garden Palace, maintains collections of traditional central European folk artifacts and customs.
Location: Vienna
Elevation above the sea: 209 m
Shares border with: Innere Stadt, Neubau, Ottakring, Hernals, Alsergrund
Address: Josefstadt, 1080 Vienna, Austria 1080 Vienna
Website: https://wien.gv.at/bezirke/josefstadt
GPS coordinates: 48.21080,16.34810
Latest update: June 19, 2025 14:39
Theater in der Josefstadt
262 m
Landesgericht für Strafsachen Wien
625 m
Palais Auersperg
645 m
Piarist Church
81 m
Versicherungsanstalt öffentlich Bediensteter
530 m
Altlerchenfeld Church
577 m
Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art
319 m
Palais Schönborn
292 m
Kirche zur Allerheiligsten Dreifaltigkeit in der Alser Strasse
540 m
Kabarett Niedermair
496 m
Breitenfeld Church
589 m
Vienna's English Theatre
455 m
Palais Strozzi
162 m
Schönbornpark
261 m
Minoritenkloster Wien
539 m
Pygmalion Theater Wien
466 m
Hotel Graf Stadion
443 m
Austro-Hungarian Army barracks in Vienna
677 m
Schmidgasse 12-14
350 m
Isisbrunnen
504 m
Palais Damian
250 m
Josefstadt District Museum
305 m
Haus des Buches
315 m
Wiener Planungswerkstatt
632 m
Kochgasse 8, Vienna
208 m
Hamerlingpark
209 m
Wilhelm Beck & Söhne
581 m
Wachsamkeitsbrunnen
210 mReviews
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