A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for State of Vienna — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
Caritas Haus St. Barbara provides supported living for individuals with special needs, offering a safe and inclusive community environment. Professional care and various therapeutic activities are integrated into daily life.
Visit website →This Caritas facility provides supported living for individuals with special needs, offering a caring and integrated community environment. Residents receive personalized care while participating in daily life activities.
Visit website →This Caritas Socialis facility offers comprehensive care and a community-oriented living environment for seniors and individuals requiring support. Residents benefit from professional care services while maintaining an active social life.
Visit website →Offers various supported living arrangements, including shared apartments for individuals with specific care needs, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support. These communities are designed to provide both care and social integration.
Visit website →Haus Erdberg provides supported living for individuals with special needs, offering a safe and inclusive environment. Residents benefit from professional care and a community-oriented atmosphere.
Haus Khadija provides a supportive community for women and children in need, offering safe housing and various social services. It focuses on empowering residents to build new futures within a caring environment.
Visit website →Haus Miriam provides supported living for individuals with disabilities, offering a nurturing environment with professional care and community integration. Residents benefit from personalized support and opportunities for social engagement.
Visit website →Haus Miriam offers assisted living for people with disabilities, promoting independence and community participation within a supportive framework. Residents benefit from personalized care and a range of activities designed to enhance their quality of life.
Visit website →VinziRast-CortiHaus provides supported living for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering not just shelter but also a community where residents can rebuild their lives. It focuses on integration and mutual support within a caring environment.
Visit website →VinziRast-Notschlafstelle provides emergency overnight shelter and a supportive community for homeless individuals. It focuses on offering a safe haven and pathways to reintegration through various social programs.
Visit website →This residential home provides care and support for individuals in need, rooted in the values of the Barmherzige Brüder order. It offers a compassionate environment with a focus on well-being and community integration.
A self-organized building group project emphasizing sustainable living and community participation in the new Sonnwendviertel. It features shared spaces and a strong resident-driven approach to living.
Visit website →Building on the success of the first Baugruppe, this project in Seestadt Aspern emphasizes sustainable living and community engagement. It provides modern apartments with access to shared facilities and green spaces.
Visit website →This cohousing project focuses on creating an inclusive and vibrant neighborhood feel within a larger development. It features shared green spaces and community rooms to encourage resident interaction and mutual support.
This second Baugruppe at Kempelenpark continues to build on the principles of community and shared living. It provides residents with a supportive environment and access to communal facilities within a vibrant urban setting.
This innovative cohousing project in Donaustadt focuses on intergenerational living and ecological principles. Residents actively participate in shaping their living environment and fostering a vibrant community.
Following the successful model of the first Baugruppe, this project offers a collaborative and community-oriented living experience. It features modern apartments and shared amenities designed to enhance resident interaction.
This innovative cohousing project in the developing Nordbahnhof area focuses on intergenerational living and ecological principles. It offers a mix of private and communal spaces designed to foster interaction and mutual support.
A modern cohousing initiative designed for intergenerational living, fostering a strong sense of community among residents. It features shared gardens, common rooms, and regular communal activities.
A modern cohousing initiative focused on intergenerational living and ecological principles. Residents actively participate in managing shared resources and community events.
This innovative cohousing project emphasizes intergenerational living and sustainable practices, creating a diverse and supportive community. Residents share common facilities and actively engage in shaping their collective living experience.
An expansion of the 'Grüner Horizont' concept, this Baugruppe continues to prioritize sustainable architecture and a strong sense of community. Residents benefit from shared gardens, common rooms, and a commitment to ecological living.
Bike & Smile is a cohousing project focused on sustainable living and active mobility, designed for residents who value ecological principles and community interaction. It features shared facilities and a strong emphasis on cycling.
Visit website →This cohousing project offers a vibrant urban living experience with shared spaces and a strong emphasis on community interaction. Residents actively participate in the design and management of their living environment, fostering a sense of collective responsibility.
An innovative cohousing project located near the main train station, Gleis 21 focuses on intergenerational living and ecological sustainability. It provides diverse housing options and shared facilities to promote community life.
Visit website →This cohousing project emphasizes sustainable living and shared spaces, fostering a strong sense of community among residents. It offers a blend of private apartments and communal facilities for social interaction.
This cohousing project emphasizes communal living and shared spaces, designed by its residents to promote interaction and mutual support. It provides a sustainable and socially integrated urban living model.
Visit website →Wohnprojekt Kraftwerk is a self-organized cohousing initiative focused on sustainable living and community participation. Residents actively shape their environment and enjoy shared amenities designed to promote interaction.
A cohousing project focused on slow living, sustainability, and intergenerational exchange. It features shared gardens, workshops, and communal meals to strengthen resident bonds.
Visit website →One of Vienna's pioneering cohousing projects, offering shared facilities like a sauna, library, and event spaces. It emphasizes communal living and active participation from its residents.
Visit website →An extension of the well-known Sargfabrik model, this Baugruppe offers a collaborative living experience with shared spaces and a strong community focus. Residents actively participate in the design and management of their living environment.
Visit website →This cohousing project emphasizes intergenerational living and shared spaces, fostering a strong sense of community among its residents. It offers a modern approach to urban living with communal gardens and common rooms.
A multi-generational cohousing project with a focus on ecological sustainability and social interaction. Residents share common rooms, a garden, and actively participate in community life.
Visit website →This innovative cohousing project focuses on sustainable living and mobility, encouraging residents to use bicycles and public transport. It fosters a strong sense of community among its diverse inhabitants through shared spaces and activities.
Visit website →This cohousing project emphasizes sustainable living and community engagement among its residents. It offers shared spaces and activities to foster a strong sense of belonging.
This cohousing project in Brigittenau offers a vibrant community living experience with shared spaces and activities. Residents actively participate in the management and design of their living environment.
This cohousing project offers a vibrant community living experience with shared spaces and activities. Residents actively participate in the management and design of their living environment, fostering strong social bonds.
This cohousing project emphasizes communal living and shared spaces, fostering a strong sense of community among its residents. It offers a modern approach to urban living with a focus on sustainability and social interaction.
While primarily staff housing, this unique arrangement provides a close-knit living environment for those working at the Aqua Terra Zoo. Residents share a common purpose and often engage in shared activities related to their work.
Visit website →Kolpinghaus Wien-Leopoldstadt offers affordable student and youth accommodation with a strong community focus. It provides various communal areas and activities to encourage social connections among residents.
Visit website →Kolpinghaus Wien-Meidling offers affordable accommodation for students and young professionals, promoting a sense of community through shared facilities and social events. It provides a supportive environment for residents to live and learn together.
Visit website →Kolpinghaus Wien-Wieden offers affordable student and youth accommodation with a strong emphasis on community and shared values. It provides a supportive environment for personal growth and social engagement.
Visit website →Kolpinghaus Wien-Zentral offers affordable student and youth accommodation with a strong emphasis on community and shared values. Residents benefit from common areas and organized social activities, fostering a supportive living environment.
Visit website →Missio Home offers a vibrant international living experience for young adults and students in Vienna. It fosters a supportive community environment focused on shared values and global understanding.
Visit website →This specific VinziRast location provides a supportive shared living environment for women seeking community and stability. It offers a safe space where residents can rebuild their lives with mutual support.
Visit website →Offers supported living and shared housing for young adults, students, and individuals in need of temporary accommodation. These homes provide a structured yet communal environment.
Visit website →Wohnheim Don Bosco offers affordable student accommodation with a strong sense of community and pastoral care. It provides a supportive environment for young people pursuing their education in Vienna.
Visit website →As the original Sargfabrik project, this housing cooperative is a pioneering example of self-organized community living in Vienna. It features shared amenities and a strong cultural program, fostering a vibrant and engaged resident community.
Visit website →An extension of the well-known Sargfabrik concept, this Baugruppe (building group) offers cooperative living with a focus on shared resources and community decision-making. It provides affordable housing and a strong social network among its residents.
Visit website →A Christian-based intentional community focused on shared life, prayer, and social engagement. It welcomes individuals seeking a deeper spiritual connection within a communal setting.
Visit website →An ecumenical community focused on peace, justice, and interfaith dialogue, offering shared living for those committed to these values. It provides a supportive environment for individuals seeking a meaningful communal life.
Visit website →An intentional community where students and formerly homeless individuals live together, fostering mutual support and integration. It aims to create a diverse and inclusive living environment.
Visit website →This intentional community focuses on sustainable living and social interaction, with residents actively shaping their shared environment. It emphasizes ecological principles and communal decision-making.
The Franciscan Monastery in Vienna offers a spiritual retreat and a place for community engagement within a historic setting. It provides opportunities for reflection and participation in monastic life.
Visit website →A convent offering simple guest accommodation for women seeking a quiet stay or spiritual retreat in the city. It provides a peaceful, reflective environment within a religious community.
Visit website →The Dominican Sisters in Vienna offer a spiritual community rooted in prayer and service, providing a contemplative environment. While primarily for the religious order, they sometimes host guests seeking a quiet retreat or spiritual reflection.
Visit website →A Benedictine monastery offering guest stays and spiritual retreats in a peaceful environment. It welcomes individuals seeking reflection and community connection.
Visit website →An Augustinian monastery offering guest rooms for individuals seeking peace, reflection, and a spiritual experience. It provides an opportunity to live within a historic monastic setting.
Visit website →This residential home, run by the Salesianer Don Boscos, offers accommodation primarily for young people and students. It provides a structured yet communal living environment with a focus on education and personal development.
Visit website →City-supported temporary public spaces created by residents for community use, fostering local interaction and greening initiatives. These projects empower residents to shape their immediate environment and connect with neighbors.
Visit website →A vibrant neighborhood hub offering community programs, workshops, and meeting spaces, fostering local connections. It serves as a central point for residents to engage and build community.
Visit website →A modern urban development with a strong focus on community building through its Quartiersmanagement and numerous shared spaces. It actively promotes social interaction and local initiatives among residents.
Visit website →A vibrant part of Seestadt Aspern, this quarter focuses on innovative urban living with a strong emphasis on community interaction and shared public spaces. Residents benefit from a well-planned environment that encourages social connections.
Visit website →This senior residence offers comfortable living with comprehensive services and a focus on active community life. Residents can enjoy various social activities and a supportive environment.
Visit website →City-run senior residences offering various levels of care and a range of communal activities and services. They aim to provide a supportive and social environment for older adults.
Visit website →Offers independent living apartments for seniors with optional services and communal activities, promoting an active and connected lifestyle. These residences are designed to support social engagement among residents.
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