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Perchtoldsdorf (2380) lies in the district of Mödling, Niederösterreich. It had 14,904 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies in a mapped HQ100 flood area. This overview covers 7 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ.
Perchtoldsdorf lies south of Vienna, where the urban landscape gradually gives way to vineyards and the wooded slopes of the Vienna Woods. The town combines a historic centre with a lively wine tavern culture, established residential neighbourhoods and easy access to the capital. For those looking to live in the Vienna suburbs, it offers many of the region’s attractions: convenient everyday amenities, a strong local identity and nature close at hand.
With approximately 14,900 residents as of 1 January 2026, Perchtoldsdorf is one of the larger municipalities south of Vienna. Its population has grown by around 2.6% since 2011, reflecting relatively steady development. Despite its proximity to the capital and surrounding urban areas, the town has retained a character of its own.
At the heart of Perchtoldsdorf lies its historic centre, dominated by the medieval fortified tower that has become the town’s landmark. The area's history is closely connected to wine production. Today, vineyards, traditional Heurigen wine taverns and Austrian dining culture continue to shape local life. During the warmer months, one of the pleasures of living here is being able to walk through the vineyards and finish the afternoon at a traditional tavern.
Perchtoldsdorf is much more than a destination for day-trippers. Its restaurants, local events and community associations help keep the town active throughout the year. At the same time, residential streets away from the busier roads offer a quieter atmosphere.
The town centre is particularly convenient for daily errands. The nearest supermarket is approximately 100 metres away, while a doctor's office and pharmacy are each around 50 metres from the centre. A public transport stop is similarly close. The nearest kindergarten, primary school and lower secondary school are all within a few hundred metres.
Within two kilometres of the centre, the available data records seven kindergartens, 16 schools, 17 supermarkets and grocery stores, and 58 restaurants. There are also 28 doctor's offices, four pharmacies and 68 public transport stops. This range of amenities is a clear advantage for families and anyone who prefers to handle everyday tasks on foot rather than drive across town.
Perchtoldsdorf enjoys a convenient location on Vienna’s southern outskirts. The nearest A21 motorway access is approximately two kilometres from the centre, while the B13 main road is around 350 metres away.
Perchtoldsdorf railway station lies approximately 1.5 kilometres from the centre. On a typical weekday, the journey to Vienna Central Station takes around 35 minutes by public transport, including one transfer. Mödling can be reached in approximately 30 minutes, while the journey to St. Pölten takes around 65 minutes with two transfers.
For commuters, these connections make Perchtoldsdorf an interesting alternative to living in Vienna itself. However, the practical journey depends on the exact residential location, the distance to the station and the timetable at the times you need to travel.
The proximity of the Vienna Woods and surrounding vineyards is one of Perchtoldsdorf’s greatest attractions. Walking, hiking and cycling can easily become part of everyday life, offering a welcome contrast to the densely built-up areas of Vienna without requiring a long journey.
The local climate is another factor worth considering. The average annual temperature around the town centre was approximately 11.9°C between 2015 and 2024, compared with 10.8°C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The area experienced around 28 hot days per year on average.
However, choosing a home here requires attention to local conditions. The 2022 strategic noise maps indicate road-traffic noise levels of 70–74 dB in the town centre. These maps primarily cover major transport routes, so actual noise levels can vary significantly from one street to another. In addition, the town centre falls within a mapped HQ100 flood-risk area, representing a flood event with a statistically estimated return period of 100 years. Anyone considering a property should therefore check its specific flood exposure and any relevant protective measures.
Perchtoldsdorf is particularly appealing to people who want a town with history, wine-growing traditions and good local amenities without giving up access to Vienna. Its distinctive charm lies in the combination of traditional community life, green surroundings and the convenience of the wider metropolitan area.
Measured at the centre of the place; values at a specific address can differ.
Perchtoldsdorf is a municipality in the district of Mödling, Niederösterreich (postcode 2380, municipality code 31719).
The centre lies at about 260 m above sea level, on a slope.
Perchtoldsdorf had 14,904 residents on 1 January 2026 (+2.6 % since the 2011 census). 13.6 % are under 15 and 25.5 % are 65 or older.
In the district of Mödling, 18.8 % of 69,581 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024).
Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 88.3 %, Germany 2.5 %, Ukraine 1.1 %, Other 8.2 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian.
Within 2 km of the centre of Perchtoldsdorf the data list 7 kindergartens, 16 schools, 17 supermarkets and groceries, 58 restaurants, 5 cafés, 28 doctors' practices, 4 pharmacies and 68 public transport stops.
From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 200 m, the nearest primary school about 400 m, the nearest middle school about 400 m, the nearest supermarket about 100 m, the nearest public transport stop about 50 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 50 m and the nearest pharmacy about 50 m away (straight line).
The nearest railway station (Perchtoldsdorf Bahnhof) is about 1.5 km from the centre.
The A21 runs about 1.0 km from the centre. The nearest main road (B13) is about 350 m away. The nearest railway line is about 800 m from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wien-Schwechat (VIE), about 23 km in a straight line.
At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show road traffic 70-74 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter.
The centre lies inside a mapped HQ100 flood area (statistically once in 100 years) of the federal hazard zone plans. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps.
A hazard zone plan of the Torrent and Avalanche Control (WLV) covers the centre; a yellow torrent hazard zone is mapped there.
Perchtoldsdorf lies in seismic zone 3 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.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 65 min to St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers), about 35 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer) and about 30 min to Mödling Bahnhof (1 transfer). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Brunn am Gebirge) is about 2.0 km from the centre.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 1,000 Mbit/s (DOCSIS 3.1) and mobile networks up to 772 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 196 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-10-29 to 2026-10-19) show median download speeds of 79 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 143 Mbit/s on mobile.
Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 11.9 °C (1991-2020: 10.8 °C). On average there were 28 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 64 frost days per year, with about 660 mm of precipitation and 20 days with snow cover. About 2,040 hours of sunshine per year.
On 21 December the centre gets about 7:24 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:18 h), on 21 June about 15:24 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).
At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show road traffic 70-74 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). The A21 runs about 1.0 km from the centre. The nearest railway line is about 800 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
The centre lies inside a mapped HQ100 flood area (statistically once in 100 years) of the federal hazard zone plans. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 35 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (1 transfer). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Brunn am Gebirge) is about 2.0 km from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Perchtoldsdorf had 14,904 residents on 1 January 2026, +2.6 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Within 2 km of the centre the data list 7 kindergartens, 16 schools, 17 supermarkets and groceries, 58 restaurants, 5 cafés, 28 doctors' practices, 4 pharmacies and 68 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 1,000 Mbit/s (DOCSIS 3.1) and mobile networks up to 772 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 196 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-10-29 to 2026-10-19) show median download speeds of 79 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 143 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
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Automatically generated from public data sources, measured at the centre of the place, without warranty. Values at a specific address can differ; this is not a substitute for an expert opinion or the official plans. As of: 23 October 2026. Markdown version
