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.
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
1010 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
- 3.30 pm, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the Cathedral english, Monday - Saturday
- 10.30 am, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the catacombs, every 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
- The schedule of the evening tours can be found on the website of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Double swinging doors120 cm wide)
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Side entrance
- 3 Steps (Double swinging doors 90 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
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
Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad)
1020 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -8%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 13,50€
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Opening times
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- 12/05/2023 10:00 - 21:45
- 12/06/2023 10:00 - 21:45
- 12/07/2023 10:00 - 21:45
- 12/08/2023 10:00 - 21:45
- 12/09/2023 10:00 - 21:45
- 12/10/2023 10:00 - 21:45
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Automatic sliding doors200 cm wide)
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
at parking garage Ausstellungsstraße
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Comments
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.
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Main entrance
Gloriette
1130 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: -20%
Additional information on the offer:
4€ instead of 5€ per person
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Opening times
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02 April
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30 June
- daily, 09:30 - 17:30
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01 July
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31 August
- daily, 09:30 - 18:30
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01 September
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26 October
- daily, 09:30 - 17:00
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27 October
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03 November
- daily, 09:30 - 16:00
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02 April
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30 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
Danube Tower (Donauturm)
1220 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -20%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price Adults: 18 €
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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
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Last elevator ascent at 21:45
Last elevator descent at 22:15
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
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(Double swinging doors)
über Rampe - Ramp 100 cm long , 118 cm wide , 10 cm high
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(Double swinging doors)
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Car parks Main entrance
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Elevator available
- Door 85 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
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. The newly designed areas on the ground floor – the Donaubräu restaurant and beer garden and the Donaushop for souvenirs – are of course fully accessible.
Guide & therapy dogs (with muzzle and leash) are permitted.
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Main entrance
House of the Sea (Haus des Meeres)
1060 Vienna
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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
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (100 cm wide)
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Elevator available
- Door 150 cm wide
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Further information
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Comments
All exhibition rooms and terraces accessible by elevator.
3 wheelchair-users at once at a maximum.
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Main entrance
