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Region: Vienna • 15. Bezirk, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus • 1. Bezirk, Innere Stadt • 2. Bezirk, Leopoldstadt • 8. Bezirk, Josefstadt
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Vienna's Top Locations to see
This walk takes you via the top location of the city of Vienna. A great introduction to this World Heritage City. Some parts of the walk can be replaces by metro rides (since it is quite a long walk).
It is indicated where you can take the metro if you are bored walking.
It is indicated where you can take the metro if you are bored walking.
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Stephansdom (distance from start: 0 km/0 miles)
Stephansdom
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
With its multi-colored tile roof, the Stephansdom became one of the city's most recognizable symbols. It 's got its colour from 230,000 glazed tiles. You can recognize the double-headed eagle that is symbolic of the empire.
The roof is so steep that it is sufficiently cleaned by the rain alone and is seldom covered by snow.
In 1945, fire caused by World War II destroyed the wooden framework of the roof.
The roof is so steep that it is sufficiently cleaned by the rain alone and is seldom covered by snow.
In 1945, fire caused by World War II destroyed the wooden framework of the roof.
StephanszPlatz Metrostation (distance from start: 0 km/0 miles)
StephanszPlatz Metrostation
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
StephanszPlatz Metrostation
Stephansplatz (distance from start: 0.04 km/0.02 miles)
Stephansplatz
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The story goes that composer Ludwig van Beethoven discovered the totality of his deafness at this spot. When he saw birds flying out of the bell tower as a result of the bells' tolling, he didn't hear the bells and realized he got completely deaf.
Stock-im-Eisen-Platz (distance from start: 0.1 km/0.06 miles)
Stock-im-Eisen-Platz
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Stock-im-Eisen means "staff in iron". It refers to a large piece of wood into which hundreds of nails have been hammered, and can still be seen at the corner of the square.
The Stock im Eisen is the subject of a myth wherein a repentant thief is given the power to create unpickable locks by the devil. The Stock im Eisen was first mentioned in 1533.
Source: Wikipedia
The Stock im Eisen is the subject of a myth wherein a repentant thief is given the power to create unpickable locks by the devil. The Stock im Eisen was first mentioned in 1533.
Source: Wikipedia
Haas-Haus (distance from start: 0.13 km/0.08 miles)
Haas-Haus
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The postmodernist building Haas-Haus has been designed by the Austrian architect Hans Hollein. It was and is still very controversial owing to its contrast with the adjacent Stephansdom cathedra. Judge for yourself.
Graben (distance from start: 0.19 km/0.12 miles)
Graben
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Graben was and is the exclusive shopping street of Vienna. When you go shopping here, realize you are actually walking in a Roman trench.
The Roman south-western wall of the settlement extended along the length of the present-day Graben and Naglergasse; before the wall lay a trench or "Graben". This trench still stood in front of the medieval city walls.
The Roman south-western wall of the settlement extended along the length of the present-day Graben and Naglergasse; before the wall lay a trench or "Graben". This trench still stood in front of the medieval city walls.
Kärntner Straße (distance from start: 0.68 km/0.42 miles)
Kärntner Straße
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Kärntner Straße is together with Graben the most famous shopping axis of central Vienna.
The street was already mentioned in 1257, as Strata Carintianorum. That refers to its function as start of the trade route to Carinthia, the southern province.
The street was already mentioned in 1257, as Strata Carintianorum. That refers to its function as start of the trade route to Carinthia, the southern province.
Hotel Sacher (distance from start: 0.83 km/0.52 miles)
Hotel Sacher
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Hotel Sacher became famous because of the Sachertorte: a great chocolate cake. You haven't experienced Vienna if you didn't have a Sachertorte here.
Secession (distance from start: 1.37 km/0.85 miles)
Secession
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The Secession building is a great and classic example of the Jugendstil.
The Secession building is linked to the Secession Movement: a group of Austrian artists including Gustav Klimt, Rudolf von Alt, Otto Wagner, ...
The Secession building is linked to the Secession Movement: a group of Austrian artists including Gustav Klimt, Rudolf von Alt, Otto Wagner, ...
Kunsthistorisches Museum (distance from start: 2.04 km/1.27 miles)
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the top musea in Europe. Here you get to see Titiaan, Veronese, Pieter Bruegel de Oude, Dürer, Rubens, Van Dyck, Diego Velázquez,...
Heldenpaltz (distance from start: 2.66 km/1.65 miles)
Heldenpaltz
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
In 1938, after a triumphant entry into Austria, Adolf Hitler famously spoke to the Austrian people from the balcony of the Neue Burg, a part of the Hofburg at the Heldenplatz.
Hitler's anti-Jewish policies fell on fertile soil in Vienna, where latent anti-Semitism had increased during the early 20th century.
Hitler's anti-Jewish policies fell on fertile soil in Vienna, where latent anti-Semitism had increased during the early 20th century.
Hofburg Imperial Palace (distance from start: 2.76 km/1.71 miles)
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The Hofburg Imperial Palace was the Habsburg's principal winter residence, while Schönbrunn Palace was their preferred summer residence. It is now the official residence of the President of Austria.
Spanische Hofreitschule (distance from start: 3.37 km/2.09 miles)
Spanische Hofreitschule
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The Spanische Hofreitschule or Spanish Riding School is a must to see and one of the top tourist attractions of Vienna.
The Lipizzan horses are trained here for classical dressage. You can see here the result of four centuries of experience and tradition in classical dressage.
Although it is hard to get into the official 'shows', the training sessions are worthwhile to watch.
The Lipizzan horses are trained here for classical dressage. You can see here the result of four centuries of experience and tradition in classical dressage.
Although it is hard to get into the official 'shows', the training sessions are worthwhile to watch.
Michaelerplatz (distance from start: 3.4 km/2.12 miles)
Michaelerplatz
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
The Michaelerplatz displays Roman Ruins, indicating the old Roman history of the town of Vienna. It is even older than that. Vienna was founded around 500 BC, originally a Celtic settlement.
Lipizzaner Museum (distance from start: 3.4 km/2.12 miles)
Lipizzaner Museum
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Lipizzaner Museum
Wien parlament (distance from start: 4.31 km/2.68 miles)
Wien parlament
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
For those even been in Greece, this building of the Wien parlament might look quite familiar. That is no coincidence, because is was designed by Baron von Hansen who was working in Greece at the time and designed the Zappeion in Athens.
Obviously, the big statue in front of Pallas-Athena-Brunnen is also very Greek oriented. This link to Greece was a reminder of antique Greece as the "cradle of democracy".
Obviously, the big statue in front of Pallas-Athena-Brunnen is also very Greek oriented. This link to Greece was a reminder of antique Greece as the "cradle of democracy".
Sigmund Freud Museum (distance from start: 5.16 km/3.21 miles)
Sigmund Freud Museum
Wien 9., Alsergrund
Sigmun Freud lived in Berggasse 19. This building hosts now the Sigmund Freud Museum.
Votivkirche (distance from start: 5.22 km/3.24 miles)
Votivkirche
Wien 9., Alsergrund
The Votivkirche or Votive Church is one of the most important neo-Gothic religious architectural sites in the world.
The origin of the church has an unusual history derived from a knife-attack on Emperor Franz Joseph by Hungarian nationalist János Libényi. The emperor was taking a stroll with one of his officers Count Maximilian Karl Lamoral O'Donnell von Tyrconnell on a city-bastion, when Libényi approached him. He immediately struck the emperor from behind with a knife straight at the neck. Even though Franz Joseph was wounded and bleeding, the collar of his coat saved his life.
Count O'Donnell struck Libényi down with his sabre.
The church was to be a votive offering for the rescue of Franz Joseph.
The origin of the church has an unusual history derived from a knife-attack on Emperor Franz Joseph by Hungarian nationalist János Libényi. The emperor was taking a stroll with one of his officers Count Maximilian Karl Lamoral O'Donnell von Tyrconnell on a city-bastion, when Libényi approached him. He immediately struck the emperor from behind with a knife straight at the neck. Even though Franz Joseph was wounded and bleeding, the collar of his coat saved his life.
Count O'Donnell struck Libényi down with his sabre.
The church was to be a votive offering for the rescue of Franz Joseph.
Rathaus (distance from start: 5.76 km/3.58 miles)
Rathaus
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Look at the top of the Rathaus building. You will see the Rathausmann, one of the symbols of Vienna.
Check also the historic 'Wiener Rathauskeller' restaurant. The traditional restaurant consists of several baroque halls, offering small traditional Viennese delicacies to grand gala buffets.
The City Hall of Vienna was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style, and built between 1872 and 1883.
Check also the historic 'Wiener Rathauskeller' restaurant. The traditional restaurant consists of several baroque halls, offering small traditional Viennese delicacies to grand gala buffets.
The City Hall of Vienna was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style, and built between 1872 and 1883.
Wiener Rathaus Metrostation (distance from start: 5.85 km/3.63 miles)
Wiener Rathaus Metrostation
Wien 8., Josefstadt
From the Wiener Rathaus Metrostation, you can go to several of the far-out metrostations to continue your visit to Vienna, such as Schönbrun.
Schönbrun Metrostation (distance from start: 11.53 km/7.17 miles)
Schönbrun Metrostation
Wien 15., Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Since Schönbrun is quite far off, you might like to get to the Schönbrun Metrostation to continue your visit.
Schönbrunn Palace (distance from start: 12.13 km/7.53 miles)
Schönbrunn Palace
Wien 13., Hietzing
Schönbrunn Palace is the former imperial summer residence.
It is one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Haydn Park (distance from start: 14.94 km/9.28 miles)
Haydn Park
Wien 12., Meidling
Haydn Park is located on the grounds of the former Sturmer dog cemetery, which closed 1874. From the original cemetery, only the tombstone of the composer Joseph Haydn remains.
Südtirolerplatz Metrostation (distance from start: 17.62 km/10.95 miles)
Südtirolerplatz Metrostation
Wien 4., Wieden
Südtirolerplatz Metrostation is the metrostation which gets you relatively close to the Belvedere palace.
Belvedere palace (distance from start: 18.5 km/11.5 miles)
Belvedere palace
Wien 3., Landstraße
The Belvedere is a baroque palace complex built by Prince Eugene of Savoy. Now it houses the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum.
The gardens are also a must to see. A big part was styled by Dominique Girard, who had trained in the gardens of Versailles as a pupil of André Le Nôtre.
The gardens are also a must to see. A big part was styled by Dominique Girard, who had trained in the gardens of Versailles as a pupil of André Le Nôtre.
Stadtpark Metrostation (distance from start: 19.96 km/12.4 miles)
Stadtpark Metrostation
Wien 3., Landstraße
Stadtpark Metrostation
Wiener Stadtpark (distance from start: 20.32 km/12.63 miles)
Wiener Stadtpark
Wien 1., Innere Stadt
Composer Johann Strauss has a statue in the Wiener Stadtpark
Landstrasse - Wien Mitte Metrostation (distance from start: 21.09 km/13.1 miles)
Landstrasse - Wien Mitte Metrostation
Wien 3., Landstraße
Landstrasse - Wien Mitte Metrostation
Hundertwasserhaus (distance from start: 21.89 km/13.6 miles)
Hundertwasserhaus
Wien 3., Landstraße
Friedensreich Hundertwasser was painter and architect. His styme was very peculiar but very characteristic. You can still see the result of his architecture in this neighbourhood. The Hundertwasserhaus is just one of the many examples you will find here in this cosy neighbourhood. A must if you have some extra time in Vienna
Riesenrad (distance from start: 23.63 km/14.68 miles)
Riesenrad
Wien 2., Leopoldstadt
The Riesenrad became famously by many movies such as the post-war film noir The Third Man, and the James Bond film, The Living Daylights.
Wien Praterstern (distance from start: 23.77 km/14.77 miles)
Wien Praterstern
Wien 2., Leopoldstadt
Wien Praterstern railwaystation and metrostation
Augarten flak tower (distance from start: 23.83 km/14.81 miles)
Augarten flak tower
Wien 2., Leopoldstadt
The flak tower in the Augarten belonged to the aerial defense system during Nazi-rule. By 1943 the city began being attacked by bombers from the allied forces based in Italy. These structures remain in place today, as they are so thick and their roots so deep that to destroy them would damage surrounding buildings.
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