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Major power outage in Vienna: Meidling and Mariahilf affected!
On June 27th, 2025 there was a power outage in Mariahilf and Meidling, which had technical reasons and lasted two hours.
Major power outage in Vienna: Meidling and Mariahilf affected!
On Friday afternoon, June 27, 2025, the Vienna districts of Mariahilf and Meidling were hit by a sudden power outage. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and left many households in the area without power. The situation was particularly unpleasant for some people who were stuck in elevators. Wiener Netze said the fault was identified immediately and technicians were working to restore power. According to Krone, the power supply in Meidling was restored at 5:39 p.m., while residents in Mariahilf were supplied with power again three minutes later.
The causes of the power outage in these two districts are attributed to a technical glitch. This information is particularly relevant because regular maintenance and servicing of the power grids is crucial to maintaining a reliable energy supply, as Wiener Netze also emphasizes. In addition to Mariahilf and Meidling, the neighboring areas of Maria Lanzendorf, Rannersdorf and Zwölfaxing were also affected, where the power outage lasted up to two hours longer.
Power outages in Vienna
Overall, the situation was brought under control and Wiener Netze reported that all customers are now supplied with electricity again. These weekly reviews of the electricity supply also show the wide range of challenges that the city sometimes faces. There were already 73 power outages in Vienna in the first six months of 2025, with the distribution by district providing insightful insights. A typical picture can also be seen in the power failure statistics, where, for example, favorites with 7 failures and Währing with 6 stand out.
Overall, the statistics provide an interesting perspective on supply stability in the city. While there has been a significant increase in outages in the half-year figures for 2025, the Vienna networks appear to be trying to get such incidents under control. This is essential for a city like Vienna, which plays an important role as both a cultural and economic center.
For all homeowners and residents affected by shorter or longer power outages, Wiener Netze also has tips on how best to proceed in such situations. It is recommended to always have an emergency supply of flashlights and batteries on hand. Regularly reviewing elevator emergency plans can't hurt either.