About Vienna
Vienna is the capital of Austria and the cultural, political, and economic center of the country. High public safety, an efficient public transportation system, and excellent healthcare make the city one of the most livable places in the world.
History & Architecture
Vienna has an excellently preserved stock of historic buildings. The magnificent Ringstrasse boulevard, elegant palaces, winding courtyards, and narrow alleyways continue to shape the cityscape to this day. The city offers an impressive architectural diversity – from historic streets dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries to contemporary metropolitan architecture such as Donau City or the campus of the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Vienna in figures
Approximately 2 million inhabitants
Area: 415 km², 23 districts
Donaustadt (22nd district): largest district, characterized by the skyline of Donau City, the UN headquarters, and the green recreational areas on the Danube Island and the Old Danube
Innere Stadt (1st district): historic center with imperial architecture; from there, it takes around 30 minutes to reach the vineyards and the Vienna Woods
53% green spaces and waterways, plus 11% agricultural use
Time zone: CET/ CEST
Currency: Euro (€)
Accessibility & Infrastructure
Airport: Direct flights to over 200 destinations worldwide
Rail: High-speed trains to Berlin, Munich, Prague, Budapest, Zurich
Local transport: Efficient system with underground, trams (“Bims”) and buses
Sustainability: 100% of the electricity for all underground trains, trams and electric buses comes from renewable energy sources
Climate
Vienna is located in a temperate zone with Atlantic and continental influences.
Transitional climate with mild winters (average 0 °C) and warm summers (up to 30 °C, heat waves with higher temperatures possible)
Spring and fall offer stable, moderate conditions
Relatively low precipitation, generally dry weather
In Vienna, daylight hours range from over 16 hours in summer to around 8 hours in winter
Vienna - City of Film
Vienna is considered an exceptionally film-friendly city, offering not only a distinctive backdrop where architectural heritage meets modern urbanity, but also professional expertise and a wide range of production options.
Filming can take place on location anywhere in the city.
Road closures for filming can also be approved in the city center.
Vehicles and equipment can be parked in the immediate vicinity of the film set.
Closed historical architectural ensembles and streets are available as filming locations.
Urban, historical, modern, and natural locations are available as filming locations. Vienna is the only global metropolis with significant wine growing within its city limits, offering a particularly atmospheric backdrop.
Vienna has experienced and sufficient crews. English is spoken and understood.
Technical equipment of all kinds is available or can be procured.
Studios & Production infrastructure
The hq7 film studios are strategically located between the airport and the city center (15 minutes by car in each direction). This makes them easily accessible for both international teams and local crews.
Two soundproof stages (1,000m² & 2,000m², 12.5m high)
Virtual production LED wall (20m x 5.5m)
2,000 m² of additional office and workshop space
Permanently equipped film hospital with operating rooms and pathology department
