The most important building on the Ringstrasse boulevard
Vienna State Opera
Constructed in the neo-Renaissance style by August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll between 1861 and 1869, the Vienna State Opera opened on 25 May 1869 with Mozart’s "Don Giovanni". After the destruction of the Second World War, the house reopened in 1955 with Beethoven’s "Fidelio".
Imperial Palace/Neue Burg
Nowadays the Neue Burg also houses parts of the National Library and the Weltmuseum Wien. The building standing here today was completed in 1913. Heldenplatz lies directly in front of it.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. Built by Gottfried Semper and Carl von Hasenauer, the museum was opened in 1891. It holds the art treasures of the Habsburgs, including the world’s largest Brueghel collection and one of the most valuable chambers of art, the Chamber of Art and Wonders.
Museum of Natural History
Opened in 1889, the building is virtually identical to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and contains one of the largest natural science collections in the world. The Stone Age "Venus of Willendorf" is one of the museum’s prize pieces.
Parliament
With its famous Pallas Athene fountain, Parliament was erected in the Greek style by Theophil von Hansen from 1874 to 1883. It is considered to be one of the most attractive and important Ringstrasse buildings. Guided tours are available.
City Hall
The seat of Vienna’s mayor was erected in the Neo-Gothic style by Friedrich Schmidt from 1872 to 1883. The events held on the square in front of the City Hall throughout the year attract thousands of visitors. Regular guided tours.
National Theater
Gottfried Semper and Karl von Hasenauer erected this leading theater from 1874 to 1888. Gustav Klimt created the ceiling paintings above the staircase together with Franz Matsch and Ernst Klimt. On the stage of the National Theater: the best actors of the German-speaking world.
University
This imposing building was constructed in the Italian High Renaissance style by Heinrich von Ferstel between 1877 and 1884. Regular guided tours.
Votive Church
Out of gratitude for an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Emperor Franz Joseph, construction of what is today Vienna second-highest church was begun in 1856. The neo-Gothic church was consecrated in 1879 on the occasion of the imperial couple’s silver wedding.
Stock Exchange
Theophil Hansen was commissioned to draw up the plans, and the building was opened in 1877. Today the Stock Exchange houses event venues. In the basement: one of Vienna’s finest flower shops and a restaurant.
Rossauer Barracks
The barracks were erected by Karl Pihal and Karl Markl. Completed in 1869, today the barracks house the Austrian Ministry of Defence.
Ring Tower
The Ring Tower on Schottenring stands out not only due to its size (93 m), but also due to its modern appearance. The skyscraper was completed in 1955, and is today the headquarters of an insurance company.
Urania
The building on the Danube Canal was planned by Max Fabiani and completed in 1910 as an adult education center. The leading intellectuals of the time (including Albert Einstein and Thomas Mann) held lectures and courses here. Austria’s first public observatory was installed in the building, and can still be visited today.
Post Office Savings Bank
Erected by Otto Wagner, the Post Office Savings Bank is one of the most important buildings of Vienna Modernism. The banking hall is an Art Nouveau jewel, and the museum there shows Wagner as a brilliant architect.
MAK - Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna
The museum on Stubenring was opened in 1871 after three years of construction. Heinrich von Ferstel designed this first museum building on Ringstrasse in the Renaissance style.
There are also many important buildings in the "second row" of Ringstrasse: Secession, Palace of Justice, Musikverein, Künstlerhaus and many town palaces.
- Opernring 2, 1010 Wien
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+43 1 514 44 2250 (Information)
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+43 1 513 1 513 (Tickets (credit card))
- http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at
Accessibility
2 Steps (Swinging doors 87 cm wide)
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Operngasse, Opernring intersection
Seeing eye dogs allowed
22 Wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchair users necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606). Language display.
Unfortunately, due to the historical nature of the building, the Vienna State Opera does not offer ideal conditions for accessibility. Nevertheless, it is important to us to make the performance as smooth as possible for visitors with limited mobility.
All of our seats are accessible by elevator, and accessible restrooms are also available. You can find all details and information at:
https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/accessibility/
- Heldenplatz, Neue Burg, Mitteltor, 1010 Wien
- onb@onb.ac.at
- http://www.onb.ac.at
Opening times
- Mo - Su, 09:00 - 21:00
Accessibility
no steps
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Guided tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on prior arrangement.
Main entrance on first floor and access to Grand Hall on second floor: entrance Josefsplatz.
- Hofburg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien
- info@weltmuseumwien.at
- http://www.weltmuseumwien.at
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 16€ / reduced Price: 15€
Opening times
- Tu, 10:00 - 21:00
- We - Su, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
no steps (Automatic sliding doors)
accessible by platform lift.
5 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Heldenplatz
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Tactile tours for the blind and visually impaired provided upon request.
Automatic gate (width: 130 cm) operated with "Euro-Key". Elevator to the special exhibition areas on the first floor as well as to the exhibition areas on the mezzanine.
The event area is also wheelchair-accessible on request and accompanied by a staff member (contact via intercom at the entrance to the WMW-Forum and at the ticket counter).
Both the cook café & bistro and the shopping are in the hall of columns can be accessed without steps by means of an elevator.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on the upper first floor and mezzanine.
- Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien
- info@khm.at
- https://www.khm.at
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 23€ /
Savings: 1 € /
Opening times
- Mo, 10:00 - 18:00
- Tu, 10:00 - 18:00
- We, 10:00 - 18:00
- Th, 10:00 - 21:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
- Su, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
5 Steps (Double swinging doors 300 cm wide)
on Maria-Theresien-Platz, no ramp
Barrier-free entrance: Burgring 5 via porter, visitor service accompanies you to the elevator and into the building
5 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Heldenplatz
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Wheelchair rental possible (please reserve one day in advance). Special tours for visitors with dementia, in easy language, in sign language as well as guided touch tours (Tel. +41 1 525 24-5202 or email: kunstvermittlung@khm.at), Three masterpieces of the Renaissance collection of the painting gallery, selected objects of the Kunstkammer, the Egyptian-Oriental collection and the collection of antiquities are available to the blind and visually impaired as castings for touching. A brochure with image descriptions of this in Braille is available.
Wheelchair users who visit the museum via Burgring 5 can purchase their tickets at the shop in the lobby.
Induction loop available at the audio guide stand.
https://www.khm.at/en/learn/art-education/inclusive-art-education/
- Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien
- info@nhm.at
- https://nhm.at
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 18€ / Reduced ticket price: 14€
Buy now with discount:
Prices
- Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
Opening times
- Th - Mo, 09:00 - 18:00
- We, 09:00 - 20:00
Guided tours
Guided rooftop tours (English):
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 3pm
Accessibility
(Swinging doors)
stairs
Entrance for wheelchairs Burgring 7
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Assistance and guide dogs allowed; Guided tours for the blind possible, path for blind and visually impaired people (only in German): 15 free-standing, tangible exhibits from the fields of mineralogy, geology and anthropology. A map and descriptions of the objects are also available in Braille at the information stand.
All facilities suitable for wheelchair users (except the roof tour).
Access to restaurant/café: no steps. Seeing-eye dogs permitted in exhibition area.
- Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3, 1010 Wien
- info@parlament.gv.at
- https://www.parlament.gv.at
Opening times
- Mo, 08:00 - 13:00
- Tu, 08:00 - 18:00
- We, 08:00 - 18:00
- Th, 08:00 - 21:00
- Fr, 08:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 09:00 - 17:00
In order to visit Vienna´s Parlament Building a registration is mandatory.
Guided tours
Tours for groups
Tours for individuals
Accessibility
no steps (Door 210 cm wide)
Automatic 2-wing swing doors, (the middle door is always in operation)
4 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Schmerlingplatz to the side of the parliament building
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Barrier-free signage. Tactile orientation station in the exhibition area, inductive hearing system at the Infopoint. Services in the Visitor Center and the library: tactile lettering and orientation plans. From autumn 2023, guided tours in sign language, tactile tours, tours in simple language and easy language.
Information regarding accessibility: www.parlament.gv.at/services/barrierefreiheit/
All public areas incl. gastronomy on the 3rd floor are accessible by ramps, elevators and stair elevators.
Lending equipment:
- for the visually impaired (magnifying glass, flashlight)
- mobility impaired people (wheelchair)
- Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Wien
- stadtinformation@post.wien.gv.at
- https://www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/
Guided tours
https://www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/tours.htm
Free guided tours
Accessibility
(Swinging doors 92 cm wide)
Ramp 545 cm long , 47 cm high
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Lichtenfelsgasse, Felderstrasse
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Multimedia guides in Austrian and English sign language are available free of charge upon presentation of an official photographic form of ID (passport, identity card, driver’s license).
Elevator near stair no. 7: door width: 92 cm, cabin depth: 240 cm, cabin width: 130 cm, passage to elevator: 110 cm.
Elevator near stair no. 8: door width: 92 cm, passage to elevator: 88 cm, cabin width: 110 cm, cabin depth 210 cm.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom / changing room (near stair no. 8).
- Universitätsring 2, 1010 Wien
- tickets@burgtheater.at
- info@burgtheater.at
- https://www.burgtheater.at
Guided tours
Mo,Thu, Fri: 4 p.m.; Sun&Public Holidays: 11 a.m.
Guided tours in English on selected days: information at tickets.burgtheater.at
Guided tour in German with written explanations in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese.
(subject to change)
Accessibility
(Double swinging doors 170 cm wide)
Ramp 300 cm wide
3 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
in the Burgtheater parking lot – Volksgarten side
Seeing eye dogs allowed
12 Wheelchair spaces available (in the auditorium, access with the elevator)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
At each performance, the Burgtheater provides places in the stalls with acoustic amplification by means of induction for visitors who wear a hearing aid. The acoustic signal is also amplified for all visitors. This can be received in the theater during the performance on radio frequency 99.2 MHz using a radio receiver, mobile telephone or MP3 player with radio reception. Please bring your own headset.
Special tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on prior notification.
Prior notification is necessary for visitors with wheelchairs for admission tickets and tours. Tel. +43 1 514 44-4545, tickets@burgtheater.at
The spoken texts of selected performances can be read along with the app (German, English and other languages)
- Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien
- https://www.univie.ac.at
Opening times
- Mo, 06:00 - 22:00
- Tu, 06:00 - 22:00
- We, 06:00 - 22:00
- Th, 06:00 - 22:00
- Fr, 06:00 - 22:00
- Sa, 07:00 - 19:00
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Guided Tours: https://event.univie.ac.at/en/tours/ready-for-a-discovery-tour/
- Straße des 8. Mai, 1090 Wien
- office@votivkirche.at
- https://www.votivkirche.at
Opening times
- Tu, 10:00 - 16:00
- We, 10:00 - 16:00
- Th, 10:00 - 16:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sa, 11:00 - 19:00
- Su, 09:00 - 13:00
Museum with Antwerp Altarpiece:
Tue - Fri 13:00 - 15:00
Sat 14:00 - 17:00
Accessibility
9 Steps
no steps (Double swinging doors 80 cm wide)
Ramp 1300 cm long , 170 cm wide , 20 cm high
The museum is accessible via a spiral staircase and is not barrier-free.
- Wipplingerstraße 34, 1010 Wien
- http://www.boersegebaeude.at/
- Türkenstrasse 22A, 1010 Wien
- Schottenring 30, 1010 Wien
- https://www.vig.com
- Uraniastraße 1, 1010 Wien
- urania@vhs.at
- www.vhs.at/urania
Opening times
- Mo - Fr, 09:00 - 20:00
Accessibility
30 Steps (Swinging doors 80 cm wide)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Wien
- https://ail.angewandte.at/cafe-exchange
Opening times
Opening hours see website
Accessibility
no steps
Wiesingerstraße 4
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Stubenring 5, 1010 Wien
- office@MAK.at
- http://www.mak.at/
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 16,50€ (on site) / 15,50€ (online)
additionally 5% off at MAK Design Shop
Buy now with discount:
Prices
- Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
Opening times
- Tu, 10:00 - 21:00
- We, 10:00 - 18:00
- Th, 10:00 - 18:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
- Su, 10:00 - 18:00
Open on public holidays (also on Mondays)
Accessibility
Ramp, with a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the ticket office
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
All facilities suitable for wheelchair users, elevator to the exhibition rooms.
- Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien
- office@secession.at
- http://www.secession.at/
Vienna City Card
Free audioguide or guided tour
Overview tour every Saturday, 11 a.m. in English or individual visit with an audioguide (German, English, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish).
Savings: 3€
Opening times
- Tu, 10:00 - 18:00
- We, 10:00 - 18:00
- Th, 10:00 - 18:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
- Su, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
13 Steps (Swinging doors 120 cm wide)
(Swinging doors 120 cm wide)
Seeing eye dogs allowed
People with disabilities pay the discounted admission price, companions enjoy free admission. Audio guide free with the Vienna City Card
Main exhibition rooms accessible by elevator. Access to all exhibition rooms: elevator. Elevator: door width: 80 cm, cabin depth: 105 cm, cabin width: 80 cm. Beethoven Frieze (basement): elevator. Drawing Room: 24 steps.
- Schmerlingplatz 11, 1010 Wien
- http://www.ogh.gv.at
- Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Wien
- tickets@musikverein.at
- http://www.musikverein.at
Opening times
The Box Office is open 9am-7pm (Monday-Friday) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
For all concerts organised by the Musikverein the Box Office opens one hour before the beginning of the performance (also on Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays).
Accessibility
no steps
via ramp, automatic sliding door (opens with button from the outside)
Ramp 164 cm wide
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Ring the bell by the entrance to the concert box office (Bösendorferstr. 12); the box office staff will come to assist with ticket purchases at the door.
Wheelchair-accessible elevator: to all floors. Brahms Hall: 6 wheelchair seats. Grand Hall: 2 wheelchair seats in orchestra, about 16 in balcony. Glass Hall/Magna Auditorium: 4 wheelchair seats.
Visit with seeing eye dog: please give notice in advance.
- Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Wien
- office@kuenstlerhaus.at
- https://www.kuenstlerhaus.at
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 12€ / reduced price: 9€
Prices
- Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
Opening times
- daily, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
no steps (Door 135 cm wide)
platform lift, automatic swing door
platform lift, automatic swing door
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Upon request, a wheelchair will be provided for the duration of the visit to the exhibition (2 wheelchairs are available on the upper floor)
Lift to all exhibitions
Guided tours for people with visual impairments, people with dementia and guided tours in simple language
Information at: https://www.kuenstlerhaus.at/erleben/barrierefrei-angebote/
