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Viewing points in Vienna

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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.

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.

Panorama of the Old City with St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Charles' Church

Historic center with view of St. Stephen's Cathedral

– © Österreich Werbung / Trumler
View of St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

– © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper
Vienna Prater with Giant Ferris Wheel

Giant Ferris Wheel

– © WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud
Schönbrunn Palace Gardens with view of Gloriette

Schönbrunn Palace Park with view of the Gloriette

– © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
View from the Kahlenberg
View from Leopoldsberg – © Österreich Werbung/Volker Preusser
View on the river Danube
UNO City – © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper
Panorama of the Old City with St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Charles' Church

Historic center with view of St. Stephen's Cathedral

– © Österreich Werbung / Trumler
View of St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

– © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper
Vienna Prater with Giant Ferris Wheel

Giant Ferris Wheel

– © WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud
Schönbrunn Palace Gardens with view of Gloriette

Schönbrunn Palace Park with view of the Gloriette

– © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
View from the Kahlenberg
View from Leopoldsberg – © Österreich Werbung/Volker Preusser
View on the river Danube
UNO City – © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien

  • 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

  • Guided tours

    • 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

  • 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

  • Vienna City Card

  • Opening times

    • daily, 10:00 - 22:00

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Automatic sliding 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

  • Vienna City Card

  • Prices

    • Adults   €4,50

  • 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

    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • 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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Danube Tower (Donauturm)

Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Wien

  • Vienna City Card

  • 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 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.

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House of the Sea (Haus des Meeres)

Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1 (Esterházypark) , 1060 Wien

  • Vienna City Card

  • 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

    • 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 and terraces  accessible by elevator.

      3 wheelchair-users at once at a maximum.

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Kahlenberg

Am Kahlenberg, 1190 Wien
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Bisamberg

Bisamberg, 1210 Wien
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