Culture Workout 2020
In Vienna, the cultural program can quickly become a marathon. But that's not a bad thing, is it? Because the city has one cultural institution after another and faced with so many sights you won't even notice you're also doing something good for your health at the same time. Let's get going with the best cultural workouts that the city has to offer.
Climbing the Steffl's 343 steps
It is indisputably one of the most important symbols of the Austrian capital: St. Stephen's Cathedral. It also makes for an excellent fitness studio because the south tower gets visitors' pulses racing with its 343 steps. No less breathtaking is the view from the tower room of the "Steffl". Because the exertion is very quickly forgotten when faced with the unique panorama in the heart of Vienna.
In harmony with art and body
Namaste from the most magnificent place that sweat has ever flowed in Vienna. The Albertina opens its doors on one Saturday each month to the morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, which beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome to attend. In the impressive atmosphere of the Hall of the Muses, the body gains tension of its own accord. With the subsequent museum visit, which is included in the price, the morning transitions to an inspiring second round.
This training is the hit – Workout à la Beethoven
A healthy mind in a healthy body – this is promised by the new Beethoven workout by and with Konstantin. Which is a great deal of fun, especially in Beethoven year 2020. Together with Konstantin, you'll train for an hour in the footsteps of the great musical genius – cultural history included. The session starts right outside Hotel Beethoven, dates are available on request.
Alles Walzer! (Let the waltz begin!)
Vienna is known for its unique balls, which are celebrated here in the most magnificent halls in festive style. The ball season also provides the ideal opportunity to get rusty legs moving again and to loosen stiff hips. The Vienna Dance Schools offer a wide range of courses that are guaranteed to stop you tripping over your own feet the next time you go to a ball. So, get those dancing shoes on and hit the dancefloor!
Glamor and Gloriette
"Your body is your temple", as an old saying goes. The Gloriette in Schönbrunn Palace park is reminiscent of a temple, with its elaborate pillars and arches. If you'd literally like to bring body and temple together, then a walk to the culturally and historically unique structure is a good place to start. Even fitness enthusiasts will get nice and warm on the climb to the Gloriette – and the feeling continues with the view from the top. Because the outstanding sight of the imperial Schönbrunn Palace also gets the heart beating faster. And a subsequent visit to the Gasthaus Tirolergarten (Tyrolean Garden Inn) at Schönbrunn Zoo is a great way to top up your energy reserves again.
Step by step up the Baumgartner Höhe
Another architectural jewel can be found on a slope of the Vienna Woods in Penzing: the Church of St. Leopold (designed by Otto Wagner). The Art Nouveau church designed by Otto Wagner with its characteristic dome is not only an incomparable total work of art that should not be missed but also an impressive destination that draws visitors to go on a long walk on the Baumgartner Höhe. Sore muscles included.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Stephansplatz1010 Vienna
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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, 06:00 - 22:00
- Su, 07:00 - 22:00
- on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00
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Guided tours
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Guided tour of the Cathedral, daily
- 3 pm, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the Cathedral english, Monday - Saturday
- 10.30 am, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour
- Monday - Saturday, 10 - 11.30 am
- Monday - Saturday, 1.30 - 4.30 pm
- Sunday and holidays, 1.30 - 4.30 pm
Elevator to the Pummerin
- daily, 9 am - 5.30 pm
Ascend the South Tower of the Cathedral
- daily, 9 am - 5.30 pm
Evening tour including tour of the roof (July - September)
- Saturday, 7 pm
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Doppelschwingtüre 120 cm wide)
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Side entrance
- 3 Steps (Doppelschwingtüre 90 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
Access to the Treasuries and museum by elevator (warning: steps!), not wheelchair-accessible, daily from 10 am - 6 pm. Closed Sun and public holidays.
North Tower: access via elevator only (door width: 65 cm) and 12 steps (not wheelchair-accessible). South Tower: 343 steps (not wheelchair-accessible).
Parking space for visitors with disabilities (Singerstrasse).Evening guided tours with roof tour and guided tours of the catacombs are are not wheelchair-accessible.
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Main entrance
Albertina
Albertinaplatz 11010 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card:
-17%
Additional information on the offer: Standard ticket price: 16,9€
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card:
-17%
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Opening times
- Mo, 10:00 - 18:00
- 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
- on holidays, 10:00 - 18:00
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Doppelschwingtüre 190 cm wide)
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Elevator available
- Door 150 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Wheelchair rental (prior arrangement necessary: Tel. +43 1 534 83–540). Guided tours in sign language available (prior arrangement necessary: Tel. +43 1 534 83–540). Guided tours for blind people available as well as for people with slight to moderate dementia and their escorts (prior arrangement necessary: Tel. +43 1 534 83–540). Please inform Art Mediation department about wheelchair uses in advance. Reduced admission for persons with special needs
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Comments
Access to all exhibition rooms, to the restaurant / café and to the Shop: no steps. All rooms are wheelchair-accessible.
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms on levels 1 and -1, restroom on level 1: door width: 90cm, room dimensions: 180 x 110 cm.
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Main entrance
Beethoven Wien
Papagenogasse 61060 Vienna
Gloriette
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße1130 Vienna
- http://www.schoenbrunn.at
- +43 1 811 13 239 (Terrace)
- +43 1 879 13 11 (Café)
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Vienna City Card
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card:
-25%
Additional information on the offer: Standard ticket price: 4,5€
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card:
-25%
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Opening times
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April
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June
Viewing terrace daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. -
July
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August
Viewing terrace daily from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. -
September
Viewing terrace daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. -
October
Viewing terrace daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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April
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June
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Accessibility
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
Main entrance: 25 steps to the ticket office, 76 steps to the terrace, door width: Terrace: 101 cm, ticket office: 81 cm, single revolving door, turnstile: 53 cm.
wheelchair-accessible restroom, approx. 50 m to the west in the park,
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Further information
Steinhof Church
Baumgartner Höhe 11140 Vienna
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Opening times
- Sa, 16:00 - 17:00
- Su, 12:00 - 16:00
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Sunday and Holiday 9.30 a.m. Mass
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Guided tours
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Saturday
- 3 p.m.
Sunday
- 4 p.m.
Wednesday (April to October)
- 2 p.m. art nouveau guided tour
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- 12 Steps
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
Interior: no steps
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Main entrance
