FK Austria Wien

Austrian football team.

Austria Wien, officially known as FK Austria Wien, is one of the most successful and storied football clubs in Austria. Based in Vienna, the capital city, Austria Wien competes in the Austrian Bundesliga and has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1911.

The club plays its home matches at the Generali Arena, formerly known as the Franz Horr Stadium, which has a capacity of 17,500 spectators. The stadium has been Austria Wien's home since 1973 and has witnessed many of the club's greatest moments. Austria Wien's colors are violet and white, earning them the nickname "Die Veilchen" (The Violets).

Austria Wien is one of the most decorated clubs in Austrian football history. They have won 24 Austrian Bundesliga titles, 27 Austrian Cup titles, and 6 Austrian Supercup titles. This impressive haul of trophies makes them one of the most successful clubs in the country. Notably, Austria Wien is one of only two clubs that have never been relegated from the Austrian top flight since its inception.

The club's golden era came in the 1950s and 1960s when they won multiple league titles and established themselves as a dominant force in Austrian football. During this period, Austria Wien also made their mark in European competitions, reaching the semi-finals of the European Cup (now UEFA Champions League) in 1979 and the final of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1978.

Austria Wien has a long-standing rivalry with Rapid Wien, another prominent club from Vienna. Matches between these two teams, known as the "Vienna derby," are among the most anticipated fixtures in the Austrian football calendar. This rivalry reflects not just sporting competition but also historical and cultural differences within the city.

In recent decades, Austria Wien has faced increased competition from other Austrian clubs, particularly Red Bull Salzburg. As of 2024, Austria Wien continues to be one of the leading clubs in Austrian football.