Johann Strauss’ Grave

Johann Strauss II (1825 - 1899) composed the world-famous waltz “The Blue Danube” – the unofficial anthem of Austria. His grave is located in the Vienna Central Cemetery.

Johann Strauss II was buried on October 8, 1899 at Vienna’s Central Cemetery, where he was laid to rest in a grave of honor by the City of Vienna. The Waltz King finds himself in the best of company there, as the Central Cemetery is considered one of the most important resting places in the world for musicians. Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms are buried in the immediate vicinity of Johann Strauss’ grave, as is Johann Strauss’ father.

Danube Mermaids and Bats

The gravestone itself, which was crafted by Viennese sculptor Johannes Benk, is full of references to the life and work of Johann Strauss: surrounding a relief portrait of the musician, showing him with his typical twirled beard, figures are arranged singing, dancing and playing the violin.

The legendary Danube mermaid, to whom Strauss once dedicated a waltz, is immortalized on the gravestone, as is a bat dedicated to Strauss’ most famous operetta. The grave is located in section 32A and bears the number 27.

More exciting Strauss locations in Vienna:

Johann Strauss’ original apartment on Praterstrasse
House of Strauss - original Strauss venue
Johann Strauss Monument in Vienna’s Stadtpark
Johann Strauss - New Dimensions: Art & tech exhibition

Strauss Year 2025

Johann Strauss' Grave

Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, Tor 2
1110 Vienna

Map Points of interest in the area

Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)

Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, Tor 2
1110 Vienna

Opening times
- 03 November to the end of February
  - daily, 08:00 - 17:00
- March
  - daily, 07:00 - 18:00
- April to September
  - daily, 07:00 - 19:00
- October to 02 November
  - daily, 07:00 - 18:00
- From May to August, the cemetery is open every Thursday until 8 pm.
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Comments
  Honorary tombs: Main Entrance (2nd Gate, access by car possible on the blue paths), free with ID. One can apply for the access card at the Infopoint (2nd Gate). Wheelchair-accessible restroom accessible with "Euro-Key" near Hall 3, in the cemetery church and at the cemetery office (ramp), gravel paths.