Viewing points in Vienna
A landmark of the city, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the most popular viewing points in Vienna. The architectural masterpiece in the heart of the city center can be ascended in two ways: an elevator takes visitors to the viewing platform on the north tower, where the large cathedral bell 'Die Pummerin' is located. A somewhat more strenuous option is to climb the 343 steps of the tight spiral staircase to the Türmerstube in the south tower, which is almost 67 meters high. The view of the historic center is fantastic from both viewing points. A ride in a gondola on the Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater offers magnificent panoramic views of the city and impressive views of the spacious green area at the foot of this Viennese landmark. And in the Schönbrunn Palace Park, another sightseeing must in Vienna, it is worth climbing the hill to the Gloriette and enjoying the historic view of the city from on high.
In the MuseumsQuartier (MQ), the viewing terrace called MQ Libelle on the roof of the Leopold Museums offers the best views of Vienna city center – with free admission. The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna lie here at one's feet. Designed by Laurids Ortner, the MQ Libelle is also an architectural highlight. The Austrian artist Eva Schlegel designed the glass façade, which is supplemented by light installations in the shape of a ring by Brigitte Kowanz. The light rings are a sign, visible from afar, that something is happening up here on the roof of the Leopold Museum.
The Danube Tower, built in 1964 on the occasion of the Vienna International Garden Show, is a great viewing point because of its height. Two elevators whoosh you up in 35 seconds to the rotating restaurant at a height of 165 meters with panoramic views across the whole of Vienna and the surrounding area. In the city center, it is worth visiting the House of the Sea aquarium and vivarium, located near to the bustling Mariahilfer Strasse. From its viewing platform, you can see for miles across the urban roofscape.
And then there are, of course, the most beautiful viewing points in the green spaces, which can be explored on walks and hikes. Good places for a view of the whole city are Vienna's local mountains Kahlenberg, Leopoldsberg and Bisamberg, the Vienna Woods with their observation points and the vineyards on the outskirts of the city.
- Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
- http://www.stephanskirche.at
Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 06:00 - 22:00
- Su, 07:00 - 22:00
- on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00
Guided tours
Guided tour of the Cathedral, daily
- 3.30 pm, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the Cathedral english, Monday - Saturday
- 10.30 am, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the catacombs, every half an hour
- Monday - Saturday, 10.00, 11.00, 11.30 am
- Monday - Saturday, 1.30 - 2.30, 3.30 - 4.30 pm
- Sunday and holidays, 1.30 - 2.30, 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Elevator to the Pummerin
- January - March, 9 am - 5.30 pm
- April - December, 9 - 20.30 pm
Ascend the South Tower of the Cathedral
- daily, 9 am - 7 pm
Evening tour including tour of the roof
- The schedule of the evening tours can be found on the website of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Accessibility
no steps (Double swinging doors 120 cm wide)
3 Steps (Double swinging doors 90 cm wide)
Seeing eye dogs allowed
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.
Vienna City Card
Standard ticket price: 14,50€ Tickets availabe on site and online (Booking code WRR_VCC25).
Buy now with discount:
- https://wienerriesenrad.com/en/tickets/
- Booking code: WRR_VCC25
Opening times
- 12/05/2025 10:00 - 22:15
- 12/06/2025 10:00 - 22:15
- 12/07/2025 10:00 - 22:15
- 12/08/2025 10:00 - 22:15
- 12/09/2025 10:00 - 22:15
Accessibility
no steps (Automatic sliding doors 200 cm wide)
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
at parking garage Ausstellungsstraße
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Access to all exhibition rooms and to the restaurant / café: no steps.
Ramp for wheelchair, all special wagons of the Ferris Wheel are suitable for extra wide wheelchairs.
- Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
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+43 1 811 13 239 (Terrace)
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+43 1 879 13 11 (Café)
- http://www.schoenbrunn.at
Opening times
- daily, 09:30 - 17:30
- daily, 09:30 - 18:30
- daily, 09:30 - 17:00
- daily, 09:30 - 16:00
Accessibility
Seeing eye dogs allowed
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,
- Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
- https://www.mqw.at/en/your-visit/mq-libelle
Opening times
- We - Mo, 10:00 - 22:00
- daily, 10:00 - 22:00
Access to the terrace is free of charge and can be accessed via two outdoor lifts on the east side of the Leopold Museum. Last ascent at 21.30h
Accessibility
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Barriers to the elevator can be operated with Eurokey or press the push button and staff will arrive.
- Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Wien
- reservierungen@donauturm.at
- https://www.donauturm.at
Vienna City Card
On Site: Standard ticket price: adults: 19,90 € / Online Tickets with Fastlane: Standard ticket price adults: 18 €
Online Booking Code: VCC2025 (redeemable once per customer) / The Vienna City Card has to be displayed at the entry
Buy now with discount:
- https://shop.donauturm.at/en/
- Booking code: VCC2025
Opening times
- Mo, 10:00 - 00:00
- Tu, 10:00 - 00:00
- We, 10:00 - 00:00
- Th, 10:00 - 00:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 00:00
- Sa, 10:00 - 00:00
- Su, 10:00 - 00:00
- on holidays, 10:00 - 00:00
Last elevator ascent at 21:45
Last elevator descent at 22:15
Tower slide: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm (last slide 9pm)
Accessibility
(Double swinging doors)
via ramp
Ramp 100 cm long , 118 cm wide , 10 cm high
1 Steps (Double swinging doors 180 cm wide)
via ramp
Ramp 510 cm long , 120 cm wide , 17 cm high
2 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Distance to the company: less than 50m
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Disabled WC and barrier-free access on the ground floor
Observation terrace (at 150 m height) wheelchair-accessible via elevator (max. 3 wheelchairs at once). Special ramps (width: 99 cm, height: 25 cm) to allow wheelchair users to enjoy the view over Vienna. According to the building license, wheelchairs are prohibited on all other floors for safety reasons (escape routes). By way of compensation, wheelchair users can ride to the viewing terrace (150 m) for free.
Central floor (165 m): 25 steps up to the restaurant (170 m), 25 steps down to the café (160 m, not accessible for wheelchair users). Wheelchair users only with escort. No wheelchair-accessible restroom in the tower.
Strollers may not be taken into the elevators.
Guide & therapy dogs (with muzzle and leash) are permitted.
- Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1 (Esterházypark), 1060 Wien
- office@haus-des-meeres.at
- https://www.haus-des-meeres.at
Opening times
- Mo, 09:00 - 20:00
- Tu, 09:00 - 20:00
- We, 09:00 - 20:00
- Th, 09:00 - 20:00
- Fr, 09:00 - 20:00
- Sa, 09:00 - 20:00
- Su, 09:00 - 20:00
Accessibility
no steps (Automatic sliding doors 150 cm wide)
Seeing eye dogs allowed
6 Wheelchair spaces available
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Reduced admission on presentation of a disabled pass; one accompanying person for wheelchair users has free admission; Assistance dogs (with ID, vaccination certificate and identification blanket/leader dog harness) may be taken along for one visit.
All exhibition rooms and terraces accessible by elevator. For safety reasons, a maximum of 6 wheelchair users (max. 3 in the Ocean Sky Restaurant) are permitted in the Haus des Meeres at one time; advance booking is recommended.
- Am Kahlenberg, 1190 Wien
- https://www.kahlenberg.wien/
- Bisamberg, 1210 Wien
- http://www.bisamberg.net
