5 springtime highlights
1. Modern art in the Karlskirche
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
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. Admission to the museum, including the permanent exhibition and terrace, is free.
3. Visit a green museum
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
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
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)
1040 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of 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€
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Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 09:00 - 18:00
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Sunday and public holidays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
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14 Steps
(Door 300 cm wide)
Heavy wooden door
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14 Steps
(Door 300 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Visitors with ID for persons with special needs: free entry.
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Comments
Barrier-free access possible via a ramp, door opens via sensor
Interior: 11 steps. Ask staff for assistance.
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Main entrance
Wien Museum Karlsplatz
1040 Vienna
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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.
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Opening times
- Tu, 09:00 - 18:00
- We, 09:00 - 18:00
- Th, 09:00 - 21:00
- Fr, 09:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
- Su, 10:00 - 18:00
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Closed on January 1; May, 1 and December, 25.
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
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no steps
(Double swinging doors 179 cm wide)
via ramp
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no steps
(Double swinging doors 179 cm wide)
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
directly behind the museum (Maderstrasse), access to the museum: no steps
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Elevator available
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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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.
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Comments
The exhibition area is accessible via elevator (orientation with Braille) and deducible with the wheelchair.
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Main entrance
Kunst Haus Wien Museum Hundertwasser
1030 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -30%
Additional information on the offer:
KunstHausWien Ticket: 15€
Also available at ticket.viennacitycard.at
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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
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
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3 Steps
Revolving doors
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3 Steps
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Side entrance
- no steps (Automatic sliding doors 152 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Comments
The elevator to all exhibition levels may only be used when accompanied by museum staff.
Uneven floors.
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Main entrance
Die Feinkosterei
1010 Vienna
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Opening times
- Mo - Th, 11:00 - 00:00
- Fr - Sa, 11:00 - 01:00
- Su, 11:00 - 23:00