What is the Mariahilfer Street in Vienna?
The car-free core zone of the shopping street runs from the Vienna Westbahnhof to the Museumsqartier. The entire Mariahilfer Straße runs from the Inner City to Penzing. The locals often use the term mahu as an abbreviation for this street. Already in Roman times a way existed in the area of the today’s street guidance.
How to reach Innere Mariahilfer Strasse by Metro (U-Bahn)?
The inner section of Mariahilfer Strasse between MuseumsQuartier and Westbahnhof ( Innere Mariahilfer Strasse) is well covered by metro (U-Bahn). There are four metro stations along Innere Mariahilfer Strasse (sorted by location from the city centre towards Westbahnhof): Westbahnhof (U3 and U6 ).
What are the sections of Mariahilfer Strasse?
Westbahnhof and the Gürtel Street divide Mariahilfer Strasse in two sections: Innere Mariahilfer Strasse (closer to the city centre) and Äussere Mariahilfer Strasse (beyond Westbahnhof). See more information about Mariahilfer Strasse. Search hotels in Innere Mariahilfer Strasse now.
Where to go shopping in Vienna?
The inner Mariahilfer Straße is the largest shopping street in Vienna: Hundreds of shops line its length of 1.8 kilometers – from flagship stores to boutiques and supermarkets. For young and old, every style and all price ranges, there are the right offers on Mariahilfer Straße.
What is the best Street to shop in Vienna?
For decades the Maria Hilferstrasse was the most well-known shopping street of Vienna. Although over the past few years the dramatic increase in car traffic over the past 40 years has led to a monofunctional, congested and divided street.
Why choose Mariahilfer Straße?
For young and old, every style and all price ranges, there are the right offers on Mariahilfer Straße. Trend, art, luxury and everyday life alternate here – across all industries.
How will the transformation of the Mariahilfer Strasse affect the city?
The transformation of the Mariahilfer Strasse has several positive effects on the city. Thanks to the dramatic reduction of traffic, there is less noise and pollution. Now, the street is inviting to walk and bike through, enhancing public health through exercise. Shopkeepers are very positive about the transformation.