.wien geographic
The .wien TLD is a geographic top-level domain created for the City of Vienna, Austria. It is intended for individuals, businesses, organizations, and associations that have a verifiable connection to Vienna — whether economic, cultural, historical, social, or tourist-related. It was the first city-specific TLD ever delegated to the root zone.
Registration is restricted to entities that can demonstrate a legitimate connection to the City of Vienna, Austria — including economic, cultural, historical, social, or tourist ties.
.wien Domain Overview
The .wien extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by RyCE GmbH. .wien was introduced in 2014. There are currently 15,295 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 41.20. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.4%.
Registration Info
Price range based on 1 registrar. Actual prices may vary.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
Where to Register a .wien Domain — Price Comparison
Compare .wien domain registration and renewal prices across 1 registrar. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Prices checked May 26, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
What Is the History of .wien?
The .wien TLD was successfully applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program by punkt.wien GmbH. The application was approved and the domain was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 3, 2014. It holds the distinction of being the first city-specific geographic TLD ever launched. RyCE GmbH was selected as the back-end registry operator to manage technical operations.
Did you know?
The .wien TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .wien Used For?
The .wien TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Local businesses in Vienna
Cultural institutions
Tourism promotion
Historical organizations
Community groups
City-related events
Popular Websites
How Many .wien Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
15,295
DNSSEC Adoption
2.4%
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How Does .wien Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .wien |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 15,295 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 41.20 |
| Renewal Price | USD 41.20 |
| Registry Operator | RyCE GmbH |
| Introduced | 2014-01-03 |
| Restrictions | Registration is restricted to entities that can demonstrate a legitimate connection to the City of Vienna, Austria — including economic, cultural, historical, social, or tourist ties. |
How Available Are .wien Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .wien domains by character length. Currently 9,655 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
9.7K
Peak Saturation
7.7%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 2 | 7.7% | |
| 2 chars | 14 | 2.1% | |
| 3 chars | 681 | 3.9% | |
| 4 chars | 762 | 0.17% | |
| 5 chars | 818 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 980 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,013 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,046 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,150 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,162 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,077 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 950 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .wien Domain?
Eligibility
Applicants must affirm a legitimate connection to Vienna through a signed declaration during registration. This includes ties such as residence, business operations, cultural activities, historical association, or tourism promotion within the city.
Open Registration
The .wien TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .wien domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically USD 41.20)
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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How Is This .wien Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.