Schwedenplatz, Vienna

Name: Schwedenplatz
Address: Schwedenplatz 5, Vienna, Austria

#249 among attractions in Vienna

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Schwedenplatz is a square in central Vienna, Austria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'42"N, 16°22'36"E

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Schwedenplatz 5Innere Stadt (Kärntner Viertel)Vienna Austria

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Schwedenplatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Urania, Peterskirche, Kletterzentrum Austria.

~1560 ftSW
Medieval place of worship and city icon
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
8 min walk • St. Stephen's Cathedral, a majestic symbol of Vienna, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. This Gothic structure, with its distinctive, ornately patterned, tiled roof, is one of Austria's most significant landmarks.
~1730 ftE
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Urania, Vienna
9 min walk • Urania is a cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, known for its diverse program of cinematic experiences. This historic institution, which doubles as a public observatory, has been an integral part of Vienna's cultural landscape since its...
~1850 ftSW
Baroque church with organ concerts
Peterskirche, Vienna
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Peterskirche, or St. Peter's Church, stands as a stunning example of Baroque architecture and a spiritual oasis in the bustling Austrian capital. This parish church, renowned for its opulent interior and intricate design, offers...
~610 ftSW
48°12'38"N • 16°22'30"E
Kletterzentrum Austria, Vienna
3 min walk • Climbing
~1370 ftS
1700s apartment where Mozart composed
Mozarthaus Vienna, Vienna
7 min walk • The Mozarthaus Vienna was Mozart's residence from 1784 to 1787. This building in Vienna's Old Town, not far from St. Stephen's Cathedral, is his only surviving Viennese residence and is now a museum.
~1700 ftSW
Museum, Church
Church of the Teutonic Order, Vienna
9 min walk • The Church of the Teutonic Order, also known as the Church of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary, is the mother church of the Teutonic Order, a German-based Roman Catholic religious order formed at the end of the 12th century. Located in Vienna, Austria, near the Stephansdom, it is the current seat of the Grand Master of the Order.
~1010 ftS
1600s-era church with an ornate interior
Jesuit Church, Vienna
5 min walk • The Jesuit Church, also known as the University Church, is a two-floor, double-tower church in Vienna, Austria. Influenced by early Baroque principles, the church was remodeled by Andrea Pozzo between 1703 and 1705. The Jesuit Church is located on Dr.
~1540 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Maria am Gestade, Vienna
8 min walk • Maria am Gestade is a Gothic church in Vienna, Austria. One of the oldest churches in the city—along with St. Peter's Church and St. Rupert's Church—it is one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in Vienna.
~1590 ftSW
Cemetery
Ducal Crypt, Vienna
8 min walk • The Ducal Crypt is a burial chamber beneath the chancel of Stephansdom in Vienna, Austria. It holds 78 containers with the bodies, hearts, or viscera of 72 members of the House of Habsburg.
~1360 ftSW
Square
Stephansplatz, Vienna
7 min walk • The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world.
~1700 ftW
Memorial for Jewish Holocaust victims
Judenplatz, Vienna
9 min walk • The Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial also known as the Nameless Library stands in Judenplatz in the first district of Vienna. It is the central memorial for the Austrian victims of the Holocaust and was designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schwedenplatz?

Nearby attractions include Café Diglas am Fleischmarkt, Vienna (3 min walk), Stadttempel, Vienna (3 min walk), Ruprechtskirche, Vienna (3 min walk), Donaukanal, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Schwedenplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schwedenplatz:

Bus

Schwedenplatz • Lines: 2A, N25, N29, N31, N38, N60, N66 (1 min walk)
Schwedenplatz/Morzinplatz • Lines: 7570 (4 min walk)

Tram

Schwedenplatz • Lines: 1, 2, Vrt (2 min walk)
Marienbrücke • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Schwedenplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (2 min walk)
Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (8 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (14 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (23 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (19 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (22 min walk)