Vienna Opens New Winter Shelter in Floridsdorf

The 2026/2027 winter package launches with the 180-bed Obdach Siemensstraße facility to provide 24-hour emergency housing in Vienna.

The 2026/2027 winter package launched on October 28, 2026, introducing the Obdach Siemensstraße emergency shelter in Floridsdorf. This new facility offers 180 places for individuals and couples, featuring rooms with beds, desks, and five spots for pets.

Coordinated by Fonds Soziales Wien, the program provides 1,000 extra places across ten 24-hour shelters through April 28, 2027. The initiative includes space for 38 families and 255 warming center spots, starting with 60 reserve capacities at Siemensstraße.

Managing Director Susanne Winkler oversees this effort alongside partners like and the . After serving 2,900 people last year, these essential services ensure vulnerable residents have access to kitchens, bathrooms, and common rooms daily.


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