Vienna fights against the heat wave: Finally more shadows and green areas!

Vienna fights against the heat wave: Finally more shadows and green areas!

Wien, Österreich - On August 11, 2025, Vienna suffers from an intensive heat wave that brings temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius. In order to counteract the ongoing warmth, the city offers numerous free cooling options. This includes 63 kilometers of free bank zones, which are opened on the old and new Danube, the Danube Island and other places. This commitment should not only bring short -term relief, but also represent long -term solutions for urban heat development.

An important part of the measures is the greenery and die-sealing offensive "out of the asphalt", which would like to create shady places in the city. As part of this Initiative, the Praterstern is comprehensively redesigned: The area of the green areas is doubled to 8,000 square meters, and the number of newly planted trees is increased to a total of 100.

projects to improve quality of life

The planned redesign also includes several places and streets in Vienna. The formerly unused "ghost exit" in Simmering is converted into a recreation and leisure oasis, while a playground, a pond and a fountain playground are being built at the Tangententpark on the Ostbahn. In addition, the Enkplatz in Simmering is planted with 38 new trees and 1,000 square meters of perennial beds. Another important contribution is the revitalization of the Barbara Prammer Park in Margareten with 14 new trees and grass beds.

Additional green infrastructure is created by the climate turkey along Thaliastraße, which includes 240 new trees and 20,000 square meters of sealed area. Wagramer Straße is also expanded as a mega bike highway with 100 new trees and large-scale greening. At the same time, the outer Mariahilfer Straße is developing with a cycle path and a new greening of 830 square meters.

results and success of the initiative

The "Raus out of the asphalt" projects recorded an impressive balance from 2020 to 2025. A total of 344 projects in 23 districts were realized and a funding pot of 100 million euros was fully exploited. 85,488 square meters of new greening, 3,316 new trees and 2,745 new seating and 1,952 square meters of generous water features are available. An interactive Vienna card that shows all projects can be called up at www.wienwow.at

In addition, the first super grätzl in Vienna in the 10th district (favorites) is developed as part of the "out of the asphalt" initiative. Inspired by the Superblocks in Barcelona, this concept aims to enrich the district with 62 new trees, numerous green areas and water features, while traffic calming measures are implemented at the same time. The implementation takes place in two construction phases, the first one was completed in autumn 2024.

The importance of the greening of the city increases steadily in times of climate change. These measures not only contribute to the reduction of heat islands, but also improve air quality through fine dust binding and pollutant absorption. Plants promote biodiversity and create natural retreats for residents and animals. Expert: Inside emphasize that the careful planning and integration of shade-giving trees and green areas is crucial for the success of urban projects Klima-wissen.de