Schönlaterngasse, Vienna

Name: Schönlaterngasse
Address: Vienna, Austria

#332 among attractions in Vienna

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Schönlaterngasse is a small winding alleyway in central Vienna. In the Middle Ages it was known as Straße der Herren von Heiligenkreuz, as it passes the Heiligenkreuzer Hof. Later on, it carried several names that still referred to the Heiligenkreuzer Hof before being named after the "beautiful lantern" in 1780. The buildings along the alley date back to Baroque times. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'34"N, 16°22'40"E

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Innere Stadt (Kärntner Viertel)Vienna Austria

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stock im Eisen, MAK, Kletterzentrum Austria.

~1210 ftW
Medieval place of worship and city icon
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
6 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.
~1560 ftW
Tree
Stock im Eisen, Vienna
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, the Stock im Eisen is a peculiar and intriguing landmark that captures the imagination of locals and tourists alike. The name, which translates to "Staff in Iron," refers to a tree trunk that has been densely studded with nails...
~1150 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
MAK, Vienna
6 min walk • The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is a beacon of art, design, and architecture in Austria's capital city. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, this museum stands as a testament to the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.
~750 ftNW
48°12'38"N • 16°22'30"E
Kletterzentrum Austria, Vienna
4 min walk • Climbing
~790 ftSW
1700s apartment where Mozart composed
Mozarthaus Vienna, Vienna
4 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.
~1210 ftSW
Museum, Church
Church of the Teutonic Order, Vienna
6 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.
~110 ftS
1600s-era church with an ornate interior
Jesuit Church, Vienna
1 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.
~1200 ftSE
19th-century public park with a river
City park, Vienna
6 min walk • The Stadtpark in Vienna, Austria is a large municipal park that extends from the Ringstraße in the Innere Stadt first district up to the Heumarkt in the Landstraße third district.
~1260 ftW
Cemetery
Ducal Crypt, Vienna
7 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.
~940 ftW
Square
Stephansplatz, Vienna
5 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.
~1020 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Episcopal Palace, Vienna
5 min walk • The Episcopal Palace in Vienna is the seat of the archbishop of Vienna, Austria. It is located in the centre of the city next to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schönlaterngasse?

Nearby attractions include Jesuit Church, Vienna (1 min walk), Dominikanerkirche, Vienna (3 min walk), Café Diglas am Fleischmarkt, Vienna (3 min walk), Galerie nächst St. Stephan, Vienna (4 min walk).

How to get to Schönlaterngasse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schönlaterngasse:

Bus

Riemergasse • Lines: 3A (3 min walk)
Rotenturmstraße • Lines: 2A (5 min walk)

Tram

Schwedenplatz • Lines: 1, 2, Vrt (4 min walk)
Stubentor • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Metro

Schwedenplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (5 min walk)
Stubentor • Lines: U3 (5 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (11 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (25 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (12 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (16 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (19 min walk)