# Zistersdorf (2225): location, noise, flood risk and amenities Zistersdorf (2225) lies in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich. It had 5,529 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. This overview covers 7 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/zistersdorf-2225 ## About Zistersdorf ### Zistersdorf (2225): Living in the Weinviertel ### Rural character and regional history Zistersdorf is located in the northeastern part of the Weinviertel, a region characterised by open fields, gentle hills and vineyards. The town has a long history and is closely connected to the development of the surrounding area. It is particularly known for its oil and natural gas production, which has helped shape its economic identity since the 20th century. Everyday life here is noticeably quieter than in the larger towns and cities around Vienna. The centre offers traditional shops, schools and essential local services, while Zistersdorf also serves as an important hub for smaller communities nearby. For people who appreciate the Weinviertel's rural atmosphere, the town combines a manageable urban structure with open countryside and useful regional amenities. ### A compact town with short everyday journeys On 1 January 2026, Zistersdorf had approximately 5,529 residents. Its population has grown only slightly since 2011, increasing by around 1.7%. About 13% of residents are under 15, while approximately 26% are aged 65 or older. This reflects a relatively older population structure. Most local amenities are concentrated around the town centre. Within two kilometres, there are two kindergartens, five schools, several supermarkets and grocery stores, as well as restaurants and cafés. Basic healthcare services are also available locally. Many everyday destinations are just a short walk away. The nearest middle school is approximately 50 metres from the centre, while the primary school is around 150 metres away. A kindergarten and doctor's practice are also within easy reach. The nearest supermarket is about 400 metres away, and the closest pharmacy approximately 250 metres. This makes Zistersdorf particularly suitable for people who value short local journeys and a quieter residential environment. Community clubs and regional events provide further opportunities to meet people and take part in local life. ### Transport and connections to Vienna Transport connections are primarily geared towards car users. The B40 runs approximately 250 metres from the town centre, while the nearest A5 motorway junction, near Mistelbach-Ost/Wilfersdorf, is about 9.5 kilometres away. Rail connections are less convenient, as there is no railway station directly in town. The nearest station is in Drösing, approximately ten kilometres away. By public transport, Gänserndorf takes around one hour, while Vienna Central Station can be reached in approximately one hour and 35 minutes. Both journeys require transfers. St. Pölten is considerably further away, taking around two hours and five minutes with four transfers. Vienna International Airport is about 50 kilometres away in a straight line. For everyday life, this means that anyone who commutes regularly or travels frequently beyond the immediate region should consider journey times and the greater reliance on a car. ### Climate, quiet surroundings and natural hazards The Weinviertel is among Austria's warmer and drier regions. Between 2015 and 2024, Zistersdorf recorded an average annual temperature of around 11.5 °C, compared with 10.4 °C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The town experienced approximately 32 hot days per year on average. According to the 2022 strategic noise maps, the town centre lies outside the mapped noise zones for major roads, railways, airports and industrial areas. It is also outside the designated HQ100 and HQ300 flood zones. These are positive indicators when considering a location, although they do not replace checking the conditions of an individual property or street. Zistersdorf offers a quiet, regionally rooted lifestyle, short everyday journeys within the centre and a manageable range of local amenities. However, anyone commuting regularly to Vienna should take the limited rail connections and greater dependence on a car into account. ## Location of Zistersdorf Zistersdorf is a municipality in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich (postcode 2225, municipality code 30863). The centre lies at about 200 m above sea level, on the valley floor. - District: Gänserndorf - State: Niederösterreich - Municipality code (GKZ): 30863 - Elevation of the centre: 200 m ## Population Zistersdorf had 5,529 residents on 1 January 2026 (+1.7 % since the 2011 census). 12.8 % are under 15 and 26.1 % 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 89.6 %, Romania 1.7 %, Türkiye 1.5 %, Other 7.2 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian. - Residents (1 Jan 2026): 5,529 - Change since 2011: +1.7 % - Under 15 / 65 and older: 12.8 % / 26.1 % ## Everyday life and amenities Within 2 km of the centre of Zistersdorf the data list 2 kindergartens, 5 schools, 5 supermarkets and groceries, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés, 2 doctors' practices, 1 pharmacy and 7 public transport stops. From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 250 m, the nearest primary school about 150 m, the nearest middle school about 50 m, the nearest supermarket about 400 m, the nearest public transport stop about 100 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 150 m and the nearest pharmacy about 250 m away (straight line). The nearest railway station (Drösing Bahnhof) is about 9.8 km from the centre. ## Noise and traffic The A5 runs about 9.5 km from the centre. The nearest main road (B40) is about 250 m away. The nearest railway line is about 1.6 km from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wien-Schwechat (VIE), about 50 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. Zistersdorf lies in seismic zone 1 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: 1 / 4 - Radon potential class: 2 / 3 ## Connections and internet By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 125 min to St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof (4 transfers), about 95 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers) and about 60 min to Gänserndorf Bahnhof (1 transfer). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Mistelbach-Ost/Wilfersdorf) is about 9.5 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 775 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 213 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 57 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 58 Mbit/s on mobile. ## Climate and sun Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 11.5 °C (1991-2020: 10.4 °C). On average there were 32 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 78 frost days per year, with about 540 mm of precipitation and 25 days with snow cover. About 2,120 hours of sunshine per year. On 21 December the centre gets about 8:00 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:18 h), on 21 June about 15:36 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: 11.5 °C - Hot days per year: 32 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zistersdorf noisy? The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The A5 runs about 9.5 km from the centre. The nearest railway line is about 1.6 km 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 Zistersdorf? 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 Zistersdorf connected to Vienna? By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 95 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Mistelbach-Ost/Wilfersdorf) is about 9.5 km from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How many people live in Zistersdorf? Zistersdorf had 5,529 residents on 1 January 2026, +1.7 % 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 Zistersdorf? Within 2 km of the centre the data list 2 kindergartens, 5 schools, 5 supermarkets and groceries, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés, 2 doctors' practices, 1 pharmacy and 7 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 Zistersdorf? At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 1,000 Mbit/s (DOCSIS 3.1) and mobile networks up to 775 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 213 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02) show median download speeds of 57 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 58 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 - 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. 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