St. Stephen's Cathedral
Stephansdom
Fee required
Vienna's imposing landmark and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, featuring a striking south tower and colourful roof. It is the spiritual and geographical center of Vienna, attracting millions of visitors annually.

πŸ“œ Vienna's iconic Gothic cathedral, consecrated in 1147, rebuilt after 1945 fire. πŸ” Features a 136m south tower, Pummerin bell, catacombs with historical burials, baroque fittings and a distinctive multi-coloured tiled roof.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Explore a masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque architecture
vistas from the South Tower
πŸ”” See the famous Pummerin bell in the North Tower
delve into mystical catacombs with historical burials
🎢 Attend regular church services and concerts

Why Avoid

⚠️ Cash-only ticket purchases on site
β™Ώ South Tower and catacombs not wheelchair accessible
⚠️ South Tower climb involves 343 steps
🚫 Visits can be omitted for liturgical/organizational reasons

Tips

πŸ‘— Dress modestly, it's an active place of worship
🎟️ Consider all-inclusive ticket for multiple attractions
πŸš‡ Easily accessible by U-Bahn to Stephansplatz

Cost

πŸ’° Adults from 6.00 Euro for self-guided tour, all-inclusive ticket 25.00 Euro, children discounts available.

Hours

πŸ•’ Generally open daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Tours and paid areas generally 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, tower visiting times 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.