Viewing points in Vienna

You can gaze over the view of Vienna from many places in the city. An overview of the most beautiful viewpoints from St. Stephen's Cathedral to Kahlenberg.

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 137 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.

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.

In the DC Tower, the tallest building in Austria, a viewing terrace at 207 meters offers a stunning view of the city. 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)

Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
www.stephanskirche.at

+43 1 515 52 3054

Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 06:00 - 22:00
- Su, 07:00 - 22:00
- on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00
- Guided tour of the Cathedral, duration approx. 30 minutes daily
- English guided tour of the Cathedral, duration approx. 30 minutes Mo - Sa, 10:30
- Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour, duration approx. 30 minutes Mo - Sa, 10:00 - 10:30
- Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour, duration approx. 30 minutes Mo - Sa, 13:30 - 16:30
- Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour, duration approx. 30 minutes Su, 13:30 - 16:30
- Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour, duration approx. 30 minutes on holidays, 13:30 - 16:30
- Elevator to the Pummerin bell (January – June & September – December) daily, 08:15 - 16:25
- Elevator to the Pummerin bell (July & August) daily, 08:15 - 18:00
- Ascend the South Tower of the Cathedral daily, 09:00 - 17:30
- July - September: Evening tour including tour of the roof Sa, 19:00
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps (Double swinging doors 120 cm wide )
- Side entrance
  - 3 Steps (Double swinging doors 90 cm wide )
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
- 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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Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad)

Prater, 1020 Wien
www.wienerriesenrad.com

Prices
- Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: 1€ off
Opening times
- 01 January to 08 January
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 09 January to 27 January
  wegen Renovierungsarbeiten geschlossen/closed for renovation
- 28 January to 13 February
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 19:45
- 14 February
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 15 February to 05 March
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 19:45
- 06 March to 28 April
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 29 April to 03 September
  täglich/daily 09:00 - 23:45
- 04 September to 01 October
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 23:45
- 02 October to 05 November
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 06 November to 17 November
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 19:45
- 18 November to 23 December
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 24 December
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 16:45
- 25 December to 30 December
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 21:45
- 31 December
  täglich/daily 10:00 - 02:00
- Please note that closure dates and opening hours may be subject to slight changes.
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps (Double swinging doors 200 cm wide )
- Car parks Main entrance
  - Parking spaces for people with disabilities
    at parking garage Ausstellungsstraße
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- 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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Gloriette

Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
www.schoenbrunn.at

Prices
- Adults €2,50
- Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: Special offer
Opening times
- April to June
  Viewing terrace daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- July to 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.
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - (Swinging doors 101 cm wide )
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Comments
  Main entrance: 25 steps to the ticket office, 76 steps to the terrace, door width: Terrace: 101 cm, ticket office: 81 cm, single swinging doors, turnstile: 53 cm.

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Danube Tower (Donauturm)

Donauturmstraße 4, 1220 Wien
www.donauturm.at

+43 1 263 35 72

Prices
- Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: 20% off
Opening times
- daily, 10:00 - 00:00
- last ascent 11:30 p.m.
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - (Double swinging doors )
  - Ramp 100 cm long , 118 cm wide , 10 cm high
- Car parks Main entrance
  - Parking spaces for people with disabilities
- Elevator available
  - 85 cm wide and 120 cm low , Door 85 cm wide
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
- 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 (1 escort per wheelchair user at no charge). No wheelchair-accessible restroom in the tower (in Café-Restaurant Spoons, next to Danube Tower main entrance – same operator – wheelchair-accessible restroom available).

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House of the Sea (Haus des Meeres)

Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1 (Esterházypark) , 1060 Wien
www.haus-des-meeres.at

Prices
- Adults €17,60
- Children (3 to 5 years) €5,40
- Children (6 to 15 years) €8
- Tower stairs €5.00 (chip deposit €10.00)
- Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: Special gift (Free DVD)
Opening times
- daily, 09:00 - 18:00
- Th, 09:00 - 21:00
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps ( Door 100 cm wide )
- Elevator available
  - 250 cm wide and 200 cm low , Door 150 cm wide
- Further information
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Comments
  All exhibition rooms accessible by elevator.
  3 wheelchair-users at once at a maximum.