What to do · Vienna
St Stephen's Cathedral and its south tower
Information
- From
- €29 full All-Inclusive ticket
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages; for the tower, good legs
What it is
The Stephansdom is Vienna's cathedral and the exact centre of the city: the Graben and the Kärntner Straße leave from the square. Its south tower is 136.44 m tall and is climbed on foot, up 343 steps, to the watchman's room, with a view over the rooftops. Beneath the church are the catacombs, which can only be seen with a guide.
Hours and tickets
The church is open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 to 22:00 and Sundays and public holidays from 7:00 to 22:00, but tourist visits are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 16:30, and Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 16:30. Outside those hours there is Mass.
The All-Inclusive ticket, €29, is valid for a year and brings together the nave with an audioguide, the south tower, the north tower with the Pummerin bell, the catacombs with a guided tour, the Dom Museum Wien and the Teutonic Order's treasury.
Getting there
Metro U1 and U3, Stephansplatz stop. From the central station, U1 direct.
Tips
- Climb the south tower 343 steps with no lift; with small children, think twice.
- Respect the visiting hours During Mass the nave is not open for sightseeing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to climb the tower?
It is included in the €29 All-Inclusive ticket, along with the catacombs and the museum.
Can you enter for free?
The church is open for worship from 6:00; the tourist visit with an audioguide and the towers are paid.
How many steps does the south tower have?
343, up to the watchman's room.
As a familyWith teenagers
