Stephansplatz: the middle of Vienna When you look at a map of Vienna, you will see that the Inner City (1st district) has roughly a round shape. Right in the centre of this circle there is Stephansplatz, or St. Stephen’s Square. The square bears the same name as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or Stephansdom, which stands [more…]
Vienna Stephansplatz Metro Station Stephansplatz U-Bahn Station, situated under the square with the same name, is the junction of metro lines U1 and U3, and one of the primary access points to the historical centre of Vienna. Neighbouring stations on U-Bahn line U1 are Karlsplatz and Schwedenplatz, on line U3 they are Herrengasse and Stubentor. [more…]
Stephansplatz U1/U3 Station in Vienna Stephansplatz U-Bahn station is located at Stephansplatz in Vienna Inner City, just under St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom). The station is the intersection of metro lines U1 and U3. Besides the U-Bahn, there are only a few bus lines, but no trams at Stephansplatz, which is located in the middle of [more…]
View from the South Tower of Stephansdom St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna (or Stephansdom) is the 8th tallest church in the world – thanks to its South Tower, which is 136.7 metres high. The tower is accessible to visitors. However, there is no elevator and you need to climb 343 stairs by yourself. Though the [more…]
Stephansplatz and Stephansdom in Vienna At Stephansplatz you are in the very centre of Vienna. The square is located approximately in the geometric centre of Vienna Inner City (Innere Stadt). Its main feature, Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) is the top landmark and symbol of Vienna. Stephansplatz U-Bahn Station is the intersection of metro lines U1 [more…]
St. Stephen’s Square in Vienna Stephansplatz, or St. Stephen’s Square, is one of the busiest places in Vienna. Geographically it is located approximately just in the middle of the city in Innere Stadt (first district). What to see and do here In fact today’s Stephansplatz used to be two squares in the past: Stephansplatz and [more…]