St Stephen's Cathedral
The soaring Gothic cathedral at the heart of Vienna - a great spire, a patterned tiled roof and catacombs, the symbol of the city.
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St Stephen's Cathedral, Stephansdom, rises at the very heart of Vienna, a soaring Gothic masterpiece whose slender south tower and dazzling patterned tiled roof are the symbols of the city. Beneath it lie catacombs holding the remains of thousands, and its towers can be climbed for a view over the old city.
What you actually see
- The tiled roof - the dazzling zigzag-patterned roof with the imperial eagle.
- The south tower - the climb up the great Gothic spire for the view.
- The catacombs - the crypts and bone chambers beneath the cathedral.
- The Gothic interior - the soaring nave, pulpit and altars.
When to go
Year-round; a fully central sight good in any weather, though it is a working cathedral, so parts close for services. A clear day suits the tower climb.
Honest expectations
As a working cathedral, the nave may be busy or restricted during services. The tower climb is by a long, tight spiral stair, not for the unfit or claustrophobic. It sits in the busiest heart of the city, so it is always thronged.
Nearby
The Hofburg, the Graben shopping street and Vienna's cafes are all around.
What to pack for St Stephen's Cathedral
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
