Wien Museum Karlsplatz

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5 springtime highlights

1. Modern art in the Karlskirche

Art installation from Cerith Wyn Evans in the Karlskirche Church
© Leonhard Hilzensauer

The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) is one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna, as well as being the most important baroque building in Austria, and is always worth a visit. The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) was built to designs drawn up by the famous architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. It is currently hosting a modern art installation that contrasts with its baroque opulence. A huge sculpture by British artist Cerith Wyn Evans catches the eye inside and spans almost the entire dome of the Karlskirche (St. Charles Church). It’s definitely worth a visit!

2. Gaze out over the city from the Wien Museum

View of the Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) from the terrace of the Wien Museum
© WienTourismus/Paul Bauer

If you want to admire the Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) from an unusual perspective, head to the terrace of the new Wien Museum. Nobody has ever been closer to the dome of the Karlskirche (St. Charles Church). But that’s not all: from the terrace, visitors also have a spectacular view over the hustle and bustle of Karlsplatz and the surrounding area. The latest highlight at the Wien Museum is an exhibition on Fischer von Erlach, the architect behind the neighboring Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) (until April 28, 2024). Admission to the museum, including the permanent exhibition and terrace, is free, but tickets are required for the special exhibition on Fischer von Erlach.

3. Visit a green museum

The green façade of the museum designed by architect Hundertwasser
© Kunst Haus Wien/Paul Bauer

The Kunst Haus Wien is as green and colorful as spring. Designed by painter and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser in his signature style, the museum has recently undergone a renovation and reopened its doors at the end of February 2024. The renovation was all about sustainability, since Kunst Haus Wien is Austria’s first green museum. The newly designed permanent exhibition provides an insight into the life and work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who is also regarded as an ecological pioneer. Bright colors, greenery and irregular shapes give the building its character. The new Café Friedlich is also well worth a visit.

4. Discover a quintessential Viennese neighborhood

People sitting in outdoor dining areas
© WienTourismus/Paul Bauer

In Vienna, the neighborhoods are called “Grätzel”. Every Viennese Grätzel has its unique sights, its particular crowd, its own character and charm. The Viennese attitude to life is particularly tangible here. Come along and immerse yourself in a characteristic neighborhood. Bobo meets Orient in the Yppenviertel, the Servitenviertel exudes French flair, the Spittelberg is steeped in Biedermeier style, the Karmeliterviertel oscillates between cool and kosher, the Freihausviertel is hip and urban. You can find plenty of Grätzel tips online at heartbeat.vienna.info

5. Sample Viennese cuisine

Restaurant Die Feinkosterei am Neuer Markt, interior view
© Feinkosterei Neuer Markt

We round off a perfect spring day in Vienna by sampling some of the delights of Viennese cuisine. The dishes are served in tapas sizes at the Feinkosterei. This allows you to try several dishes at the same time and taste your way through the variety of Viennese cuisine. When the weather warms up a little, diners sit in the sidewalk café at the recently redesigned Hoher Markt.

St. Charles' Church (Karlskirche)

Karlsplatz
1040 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -21%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Visit of the church including Church model, Panoramic terrace, Treasury and Organ /
      Regular price 9,50€ /
      Savings: 2€

  • Opening times

    • Mo - Sa, 09:00 - 18:00
    • on holidays - Su, 11:00 - 19:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • 14 Steps (Door 300 cm wide)
        Heavy wooden door
    • Side entrance
      • (Automatic sliding doors 0 cm wide)
        Heavy wooden door
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Visitors with ID for persons with special needs: free entry.

    • Comments

      Interior: 11 steps. Ask staff for assistance.


Wien Museum Karlsplatz

Karlsplatz 8
1040 Vienna
  • Prices

    • The permanent exhibition is accessible free of charge. Free admission to the special exhibitions on the upper floor for all under 19 and every first Sunday of the month.
  • Opening times

    • Tu - Fr, 09:00 - 18:00
    • Sa - Su, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Closed on January 1; May, 1 and December, 25.

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Double swinging doors 179 cm wide)
        via ramp
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        directly behind the museum (Maderstrasse), access to the museum: no steps
    • Elevator available
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Wheelchair for rental, seats available. Permanent exhibition tours for visually impaired visitors by prior arrangement (Tel. +43 1 505 87 47-85 180). Overview map in large print available.

    • Comments

      The exhibition area is accessible via elevator (orientation with Braille) and deducible with the wheelchair.

Kunst Haus Wien Museum Hundertwasser

Untere Weißgerberstraße 13
1030 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -30%

      Additional information on the offer:

      KunstHausWien Ticket: 15€

      Also available at ticket.viennacitycard.at

  • Opening times

    • Mo, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Tu, 10:00 - 18:00
    • We, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Th, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Su, 10:00 - 18:00
    • on holidays, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • 3 Steps
        Revolving doors
    • Side entrance
      • no steps (Automatic sliding doors 152 cm wide)
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Comments

      The elevator to all exhibition levels may only be used when accompanied by museum staff.

      Uneven floors.

Die Feinkosterei

Neuer Markt 10-11
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Mo - Th, 11:00 - 00:00
    • Fr - Sa, 11:00 - 01:00
    • Su, 11:00 - 23:00
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