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Vienna hosts the largest Indian community in Austria with 25,000+ Indians (out of 30,000 nationally). Strong communities concentrated in districts 16 (Ottakring), 15 (Rudolfsheim), 10 (Favoriten), and 9 (Alsergrund near universities). The community includes IT professionals, students (TU Wien, WU, Univ Vienna), doctors, UN diplomats, and entrepreneurs. 50+ Indian restaurants, 5+ Hindu temples, 2 Sikh gurudwaras, 15+ Indian grocery stores. Annual events: Diwali Mela (October), Holi celebrations, India Republic Day at Indian Embassy.
Indian Community in Vienna — Quick Facts (2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Indian population Vienna | ~25,000 |
| Top districts | 16 (Ottakring), 15 (Rudolfsheim), 10 (Favoriten) |
| Indian restaurants | 50+ |
| Hindu temples | 5+ |
| Gurudwaras (Sikh) | 2 |
| Indian grocery stores | 15+ |
| Indian Embassy | Vienna 8th district |
| Annual events | Diwali Mela (Oct), Holi (Mar), Republic Day (Jan 26) |
| Indian student associations | TU Wien IndianStuVie, WU India Club |
| Languages spoken | Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati most common |
What’s in this guide
- Top Indian Restaurants
- Indian Grocery Stores
- Hindu Temples + Gurudwaras
- Quick Answers
Top Indian Restaurants
- Indian Pavilion (1st district) — upscale Indian fine dining
- Demi Tass (8th district) — affordable Punjabi
- Mahatma Gandhi (9th district) — vegetarian
- Saravanaa Bhavan (4th district) — South Indian veg
- Curry Insel (multiple) — quick Indian street food
- Kitchen Indian Restaurant (16th district) — authentic North Indian
Indian Grocery Stores
- Bombay Palace (16th district) — biggest selection
- Lalit’s Grocery (15th district) — competitive prices
- India Bazaar (10th district)
- Asia Markt (multiple, broader Asian)
- Spar / Billa (mainstream supermarkets) have Indian sections
Hindu Temples + Gurudwaras
- Hindu Mandir Vienna (12th district) — main temple
- Sri Venkateswara Temple (Krieau)
- Sri Ganesha Temple (10th district)
- Gurudwara Sahib Vienna (Stadlauer Brücke)
- Gurudwara Vienna II (15th district)
Quick Answers (Voice & AI Search)
Q: How many Indians live in Vienna?
A: 25,000+ — largest Indian community in Austria.
Q: Where do most Indians live in Vienna?
A: 16th (Ottakring), 15th (Rudolfsheim), 10th (Favoriten) districts.
Q: Best Indian restaurant in Vienna?
A: Indian Pavilion (1st district, upscale). Saravanaa Bhavan (4th, veg). Demi Tass (8th, affordable).
Q: Where to buy Indian groceries?
A: Bombay Palace (16th), Lalit’s Grocery (15th), India Bazaar (10th).
Q: Hindu temples in Vienna?
A: Hindu Mandir Vienna (12th district), Sri Venkateswara Temple (Krieau), Sri Ganesha (10th).
Q: Indian community events?
A: Diwali Mela (October), Holi (March), Republic Day at Indian Embassy (January 26).
Q: Indian student associations Vienna?
A: TU Wien Indian Students Society, WU India Club, Univ Vienna ISA.
Q: Indian Embassy Vienna?
A: Located in 8th district. Provides passport renewal, OCI services, India visa.
Q: Languages spoken by community?
A: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati most common. Bengali + Marathi growing.
Q: How to join Indian community in Vienna?
A: Join Facebook groups (Indians in Vienna, Indian Students Vienna), attend Diwali Mela, visit temples.
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