Stadlau () is a neighbourhood in

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, within

Donaustadt Donaustadt (; "Danube City") is the 22nd district of Vienna, Austria (). Donaustadt is the easternmost district of Vienna.Statistik Austria, 2007, webpagestatistik.at-23450. Wien.gv.at webpage (see below: References). Geography The Donaustadt ...

, the 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 16.152 and covers 4.99 km².

History

Stadlau was first recorded in 1150 as "Stadelouve," meaning "barn in the floodplain." Originally a

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of the

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, it was home to wealthy farmers who controlled the fertile land between the

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and the

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. Its strategic location in the

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made it an important crossing point, with a ferry connecting it to the city. In 1160, a

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was built to serve the surrounding villages. However, a devastating flood in 1438 destroyed much of the settlement. By around 1820, Stadlau had developed into a small

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with just 10 to 15 houses. The Danube regulation of the 1870s transformed the landscape, drying up nearby tributaries. The opening of Stadlau railway station in 1870 marked the beginning of industrial growth, and a cemetery was established in 1875. In 1904, Stadlau was incorporated into

as a part of the newly created 21st district,

Floridsdorf Floridsdorf (; ) is the 21st district of Vienna, Austria (''21. Bezirk''). Located north of the Danube, it comprises former villages such as Floridsdorf, Donaufeld, Jedlesee, Leopoldau, Stammersdorf, Strebersdorf, and Groß-Jedlersdorf. With a pop ...

. A new church, completed in 1924, became an independent parish in 1940. Following Austria’s

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in 1938, Stadlau was absorbed into the expanded 22nd district, Groß-Enzersdorf. In 1954, the district was reorganized, establishing its present-day borders and adopting the name

Geography

Stadlau borders four other Katastralgemeinden of Donaustadt: Kaisermühlen,

Kagran Kagran is a neighbourhood in Vienna, Austria, within Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 69,744 and covers 11.02 km². History In 1904/05, Kagran, then an independent municipality, was incorporated into Vienna as p ...

Hirschstetten Hirschstetten is a neighbourhood in Vienna, Austria, within Donaustadt, the Districts of Vienna, 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 20,622 and covers 5.52 km2. History The town was founded in 1158 as a linear settlement. Hirs ...

, and

Aspern Aspern () is a neighbourhood in Vienna, Austria, within Donaustadt, the Districts of Vienna, 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 52,375 as of 2023 and covers an area of 19.89 km2. History The area is known for the Battle of Asp ...

. Covering an area of 4.99 km², it is the smallest part of Donaustadt. Its area includes part of the Old Danube and the New Danube, as well ast the Donauinsel. Three bridges link Stadlau to the other side of the river: Stadlauer Brücke, Praterbrücke, and Donaustadtbrücke. Additionally, the

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across the

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serves as a crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Features

Stadlau is home to two major sports clubs: WAT Stadlau, a multi-sport club founded in 1914, and FC Stadlau, a football club established in 1913. The area also hosts one of Vienna’s three

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temples. The settlement features both the

Old Danube The Old Danube (German: ''Alte Donau)'' is an oxbow lake of the Danube in Vienna, Austria. Situated northeast of the New Danube, it is a remnant of the river's former course, now separated from the main stream and the New Danube. History The D ...

, an oxbow lake, and the

, both of which are swimmable. The Old Danube is a popular spot for water activities, including

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and pedal boating, Additionally, the Mühlwasser, a network of former Danube tributaries, flows through the area. Stadlau is well-connected by

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, with three

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stations on the U2 line: Donaustadtbrücke, Stadlau, and

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. Stadlau station also serves as a railway hub, offering

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connections and access to the

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and

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lines.

References

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