Gänserndorf District

Gänserndorf District is an administrative region in northeastern Lower Austria with a rural character shaped by farming. It comprises multiple municipalities of varying size, from small villages to larger settlements, all set within a mostly flat landscape with extensive farmland.

The district was founded in 1901 during major reforms in the Habsburg Monarchy, shaping the current administrative structure. This creation established the basis for the existing division of municipalities under central district administration.

The region is shaped by farming and rural traditions, especially in the Marchfeld plain where families have cultivated grain and vegetables for generations. Visitors can experience this countryside lifestyle in the small villages and across the open fields.

The area is easily reached from Vienna and offers visitors good connections via the North railway line and federal highway 8. Those who want to explore the region should know that it consists mainly of rural villages and a car is often the best way to get around.

The region is a major supplier of vegetables and fruit to Vienna, and the Marchfeld plain is considered one of Austria's most productive agricultural areas. This importance for food supply shapes the life and economy of the area to this day.

Location: Lower Austria

Capital city: Gänserndorf

Elevation above the sea: 173 m

Reference: GF

Shares border with: Vienna, Mistelbach District, Bruck an der Leitha District, Korneuburg District, Senica District, Malacky District, Bratislava IV

Website: https://noel.gv.at/noe/Gaenserndorf/Bezirkshauptmannschaft_Gaenserndorf.html

GPS coordinates: 48.34100,16.71800

Latest update: December 22, 2025 11:51