# Gänserndorf (2230): location, noise, flood risk and amenities Gänserndorf (2230) lies in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich. It had 12,348 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ. As of: 3 November 2026 · Source: https://www.place-check.com/places/gaenserndorf-2230 ## About Gänserndorf ### Gänserndorf (2230): Living in the Marchfeld Gänserndorf is one of the most important regional centres in the Marchfeld, northeast of Vienna. Unlike many smaller villages in the surrounding countryside, it offers a more urban everyday environment, with a broad range of shops, schools, medical services and restaurants. At the same time, the landscape around the town remains distinctly rural, with wide open fields and the characteristic scenery of the Marchfeld. For people who want more space than Vienna offers but still need access to the capital, Gänserndorf is an interesting place to consider. As of 1 January 2026, Gänserndorf had around 12,350 residents. Its population has grown by approximately 19% since 2011, reflecting its increasing appeal as a residential location. Around 16% of residents are under 15, while approximately 19% are aged 65 or older. ### A Regional Centre with Plenty of Amenities One of Gänserndorf's main advantages is the range of services available close to the centre. The nearest supermarket is only around 100 metres away, as is the nearest pharmacy. The closest middle school is approximately 150 metres from the centre, while a doctor's office is around 250 metres away. The nearest kindergarten and primary school are roughly 400 and 500 metres away respectively. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data records five kindergartens, seven schools, nine supermarkets and grocery stores, 13 restaurants and five cafés. There are also 13 doctors' offices, two pharmacies and 23 public transport stops. This makes Gänserndorf more self-sufficient than many smaller communities in the region. Families have access to several educational facilities, while residents can handle many everyday errands locally. The selection of restaurants and cafés also gives the town centre a more active feel than a typical rural village. ### Commuting to Vienna Without a Motorway Gänserndorf railway station is approximately 950 metres from the town centre. On a typical weekday, public transport to Vienna Central Station takes around 55 minutes, including one transfer. Reaching St. Pölten takes approximately 85 minutes and requires two transfers. For commuters, the railway connection is particularly important. There is no motorway or expressway within a 12-kilometre radius, which makes the town's rail connections a significant advantage for regular journeys to Vienna. The B220 runs directly through the centre, while the nearest railway line is around 350 metres away. Vienna International Airport is approximately 28 kilometres away in a straight line. The combination of rail connections and regional roads makes Gänserndorf accessible, although travel times by car will depend on traffic conditions. ### Life Between Town and Open Countryside Gänserndorf has developed beyond its origins as a smaller settlement into an established regional centre. Its growth has brought more residential areas and services, but the surrounding Marchfeld still gives the town a distinctly open and rural setting. This balance can appeal to people who prefer a town with its own infrastructure rather than a commuter village that depends almost entirely on a larger city. Shopping, schools, healthcare and restaurants are available locally, while the wider region offers plenty of space for cycling, walking and outdoor activities. ### Climate, Noise and Residential Conditions The average annual temperature around the town centre was approximately 12.3°C between 2015 and 2024, compared with 11.3°C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The area recorded around 33 hot days per year, making shading and summer heat protection worth considering when choosing a property. The town centre lies outside the noise zones identified in the 2022 strategic maps for major roads, railway lines, airports and industrial sources. These maps cover only major transport routes, however, so noise levels can vary between individual streets. The available flood hazard maps also show that the centre is outside the designated HQ100 and HQ300 flood areas. Gänserndorf is particularly suited to people looking for a well-equipped regional town with a strong rail connection to Vienna, everyday services close at hand and the open landscapes of the Marchfeld just beyond its residential streets. ## Location of Gänserndorf Gänserndorf is a municipality in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich (postcode 2230, municipality code 30817). The centre lies at about 160 m above sea level, on level ground. - District: Gänserndorf - State: Niederösterreich - Municipality code (GKZ): 30817 - Elevation of the centre: 160 m ## Building land and zoning According to the zoning data published by Niederösterreich, the centre is zoned "Bauland-Kerngebiet / mixed use". Zoning varies across the municipality and is not legally binding here: the Gemeinde's Flächenwidmungsplan and Bebauungsplan apply. ## Population Gänserndorf had 12,348 residents on 1 January 2026 (+19.2 % since the 2011 census). 16.4 % are under 15 and 18.7 % are 65 or older. In the district of Gänserndorf, 20.0 % of 58,707 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024). Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 82.7 %, Türkiye 2.9 %, Serbia 2.1 %, Germany 1.7 %, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.4 %, Hungary 1.1 %, Croatia 1.1 %, Romania 1.1 %, Other 6.1 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian. - Residents (1 Jan 2026): 12,348 - Change since 2011: +19.2 % - Under 15 / 65 and older: 16.4 % / 18.7 % ## Everyday life and amenities Within 2 km of the centre of Gänserndorf the data list 5 kindergartens, 7 schools, 9 supermarkets and groceries, 13 restaurants, 5 cafés, 13 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 23 public transport stops. From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 400 m, the nearest primary school about 500 m, the nearest middle school about 150 m, the nearest supermarket about 100 m, the nearest public transport stop about 50 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 250 m and the nearest pharmacy about 100 m away (straight line). The nearest railway station (Gänserndorf Bahnhof) is about 950 m from the centre. ## Noise and traffic No motorway or expressway runs within 12.0 km of the centre. A main road (B220) passes through the centre. The nearest railway line is about 350 m from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wien-Schwechat (VIE), about 28 km in a straight line. The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter. ## Natural hazards The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps. No WLV torrent and avalanche hazard zone plan covers the centre. Gänserndorf lies in seismic zone 2 on a scale of 0 to 4 (ÖNORM B 1998-1). Radon: potential class 2 of 3; the municipality is a radon precaution area. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty. No landslide or rockfall events are documented within 1 km of the centre. - Flood area at the centre: none mapped - Seismic zone: 2 / 4 - Radon potential class: 2 / 3 ## Connections and internet By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 85 min to St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers) and about 55 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer). At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 197 Mbit/s (xDSL) and mobile networks up to 855 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 655 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 123 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 165 Mbit/s on mobile. ## Climate and sun Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 12.3 °C (1991-2020: 11.3 °C). On average there were 33 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 56 frost days per year, with about 520 mm of precipitation and 15 days with snow cover. About 2,120 hours of sunshine per year. On 21 December the centre gets about 8:18 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:18 h), on 21 June about 15:54 h. Buildings and trees are not taken into account. A PV system at optimal tilt yields about 1,180 kWh per kWp and year here (PVGIS). - Mean temperature 2015-2024: 12.3 °C - Hot days per year: 33 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gänserndorf noisy? The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. No motorway or expressway runs within 12.0 km of the centre. The nearest railway line is about 350 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Is there a flood risk in Gänserndorf? The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How well is Gänserndorf connected to Vienna? By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 55 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How many people live in Gänserndorf? Gänserndorf had 12,348 residents on 1 January 2026, +19.2 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Are there schools and shops in Gänserndorf? Within 2 km of the centre the data list 5 kindergartens, 7 schools, 9 supermarkets and groceries, 13 restaurants, 5 cafés, 13 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 23 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How fast is the internet in Gänserndorf? At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 197 Mbit/s (xDSL) and mobile networks up to 855 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 655 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 123 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 165 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ## Sources - Photon geocoder (OpenStreetMap data), not the official BEV Adressregister (komoot / OpenStreetMap contributors; ODbL 1.0): https://photon.komoot.io - Administrative Grenzen Österreich (Gemeinde, Bezirk) (Statistik Austria, served by GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-02): https://gis.geosphere.at/maps/rest/services/grenzen/admin_grenzen_oesterreich/MapServer - Widmungsumhüllende Niederösterreich (RRU_WI_HUELLE) (Amt der NÖ Landesregierung; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-03-18): https://sdi.noe.gv.at/at.gv.noe.geoserver/OGD/wfs - Bevölkerung zu Jahresbeginn nach Gemeinden; Volkszählung 2011; Gebäude- und Wohnungszählung (OGD) (Statistik Austria; CC BY 4.0; data population 1 Jan 2026; census 31 Oct 2011; dwellings 31 Oct 2024): https://data.statistik.gv.at/web/meta.jsp?dataset=OGD_bevstandjbab2002_BevStand_2026 - Häuserpreisindex (HPI) 2025 = 100, quarterly (OGD) (Statistik Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 2010Q1-2026Q2): https://data.statistik.gv.at/web/meta.jsp?dataset=OGD_hpi2025_HPI_25_1 - Bevölkerung am 1.1. nach Staatsangehörigkeit bzw. Geburtsland und administrativen Gebietseinheiten (Statistik Austria; Statistik Austria terms of use (reuse incl. commercial, with source attribution); data 1 Jan 2026): https://www.statistik.at/fileadmin/pages/407/Bev_Staatsangeh_Geburtsland_Gebietseinheiten_2026.ods - OpenStreetMap via OpenFreeMap vector tiles (OpenMapTiles schema) (OpenStreetMap contributors; tiles: OpenFreeMap (fallback VersaTiles); ODbL 1.0 (OpenStreetMap data); OpenMapTiles schema CC BY 4.0; data 2026-11-01): https://openfreemap.org/ - Schulen in Österreich 2024/25 (Statistik Austria) (Statistik Austria; CC BY 4.0 (Statistik Austria open data terms; the catalogue entry itself names no licence); data 2024/25): https://www.data.gv.at/katalog/dataset/6f3e9528-33d5-37e4-ba0a-a42e041ad41d - Transitous stop index (MOTIS 2 map/stops) (Transitous (community service); timetable data per transitous.org/sources; Transitous usage policy: non-commercial only (fallback, replace before launch); data per source licences; data 2026-11-03): https://transitous.org/sources/ - Transitous public transport routing (MOTIS 2) (Transitous (community service); timetable data per transitous.org/sources; Transitous usage policy: non-commercial only (fallback, replace before launch); data per source licences, OSM ODbL; data 2026-11-04): https://transitous.org/sources/ - Umgebungslärm 2022, strategic noise maps (INSPIRE 000804) (BMLUK / Umweltbundesamt (laerminfo.at); CC BY 4.0; data 2022): https://gis.lfrz.gv.at/api/geodata/i000804/ogc/features/v1 - Landesrecht: Grundverkehr und Zweitwohnsitz (RIS OGD API v2.6) (Bundeskanzleramt, RIS (Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes); CC BY 4.0): https://data.bka.gv.at/ris/api/v2.6/Landesrecht - Hochwasserüberflutungsflächen HQ30/100/300 aus der Gefahrenzonenplanung (INSPIRE 000801) (BMLUK, Bundeswasserbauverwaltung; CC BY 4.0; data 2019-10): https://inspire.lfrz.gv.at/000801/wms - Gefahrenzonenpläne der Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung (INSPIRE 000901) (BMLUK / die.wildbach (WLV); INSPIRE: no conditions apply (EU High-Value Dataset)): https://gis.lfrz.gv.at/api/geodata/i000901/ogc/features/v1 - Gravitative Massenbewegungen - Ereignisinventar (GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0): https://gis.geosphere.at/maps/rest/services/naturgefahren/Gravitative_Massenbewegungen/MapServer/0 - Referenz-Bodenbeschleunigung / Erdbebenzonen (ÖNORM B 1998-1) (GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0): https://gis.geosphere.at/maps/rest/services/geophysik/bodenbeschleunigung_ref/MapServer/2 - Radonpotenzialkarte (INSPIRE 000101) (AGES, Österreichische Fachstelle für Radon; CC BY 4.0; data 2021-07): https://gis.lfrz.gv.at/api/geodata/i000101/ogc/features/v1 - Broadband availability per 100 m cell (RTR ZIB / Breitbandatlas data) (RTR-GmbH (operator reports under the ZIB-V); CC BY 4.0 (assumed, RTR open data; Breitbandatlas: CC BY 3.0 AT) - confirm; data 2026-05-12): https://www.netztest.at/ - RTR-Netztest open data (measured speeds) (RTR-GmbH; CC BY 4.0; data 2026-11-03): https://www.netztest.at/ - SPARTACUS v3 daily 1 km + SNOWGRID-CL (GeoSphere Data Hub) (GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 1991-2024): https://dataset.api.hub.geosphere.at/v1/timeseries/historical/spartacus-v3-1d-1km - GeoSphere climate station Gänserndorf Stadt (0.5 km), klima-v2-1y (GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 1991-2020): https://dataset.api.hub.geosphere.at/v1/station/historical/klima-v2-1y - ALS DTM Austria 1 m (Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF, read live) (BEV - Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-09-15): https://data.bev.gv.at/download/ALS/DTM/20250915/ - Terrain horizon + sun path, computed from ALS DTM 1 m (radius 20 km) (BEV - Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-09-15): https://data.bev.gv.at/download/ALS/DTM/20250915/ - PVGIS 5.3 PVcalc (1 kWp, crystalline Si, 14 % losses, optimal angles) (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC); EC reuse notice (Decision 2011/833/EU), reuse incl. commercial with acknowledgement; data PVGIS-SARAH3 2005-2023): https://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvg_tools/en/ --- What is it like at your address? 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