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Attraction · Vienna · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna

Saint Stephen's Cathedral is an attraction in Vienna. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 29 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 70 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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The story

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Audio tour · Saint Stephen's Cathedral

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You're standing on Stephansplatz in Vienna, in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Stephansdom. Start by looking up at the south tower. It's 136 metres tall, and the Viennese affectionately call it the Steffl, little Stephen. It took sixty-five years to build, finished in 1433. During the sieges of Vienna in 1529 and 1683, it served as the defenders' lookout post. Until 1955, watchmen even spent the night up there. If they spotted a fire anywhere in the city, they rang the bells.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mon-Sat 06:00-22:00 · Sun 07:00-22:00
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near Saint Stephen's Cathedral

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 29 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Hofburg Palace
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Hofburg Palace · 590 m

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Vienna State Opera
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Vienna State Opera · 650 m

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Museum of Art History
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Museum of Art History · 1000 m

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Karlskirche
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Karlskirche · 1.1 km

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Mozarthaus ViennaMuseum · 140 m away
  2. 2GrabenAttraction · 220 m away
  3. 3Holy Trinity ColumnAttraction · 250 m away
  4. 4PeterskircheAttraction · 260 m away
  5. 5Imperial CryptAttraction · 370 m away
  6. 6LooshausAttraction · 480 m away
  7. 7Spanish Riding SchoolAttraction · 500 m away
  8. 8State Hall of the Austrian National LibraryMuseum · 550 m away
  9. 9Imperial TreasuryMuseum · 580 m away
  10. 10Esperanto Museum and Collection of Planned LanguagesMuseum · 590 m away
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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Stephen's Cathedral open?

Mon-Sat 06:00-22:00 · Sun 07:00-22:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Saint Stephen's Cathedral wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 50 m and a public toilet at 70 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Saint Stephen's Cathedral, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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