Old Catholic Church of Austria, Vienna

#379 among attractions in Vienna

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The Old Catholic Church of Austria is the Austrian member church of the Union of Utrecht of the Old Catholic Churches. It was nationally recognized in 1877, despite objections of the imperial dynasty and the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the formally pro-Vatican I state of Austria-Hungary. ()

Local name: Altkatholische Kirche Österreichs Coordinates: 48°12'58"N, 16°22'1"E

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Alsergrund (Roßau)Vienna Austria

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Old Catholic Church of Austria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flex, Votivkirche, Palais Kinsky, Palais Ephrussi.

~1150 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Flex, Vienna
6 min walk • Tucked away on the banks of the Danube Canal in Vienna, Flex has etched its name into the city's cultural fabric as one of the most renowned nightclubs in Austria. Known for its unparalleled sound system and eclectic lineup, Flex has been a bastion of Vienna's...
~1910 ftW
Neo Gothic church with an on-site museum
Votivkirche, Vienna
10 min walk • Rising majestically in the heart of Vienna, the Votivkirche stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This neo-Gothic church, located on the Ringstraße within the Alsergrund district, was consecrated in 1879 after 23...
~1830 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palais Kinsky, Vienna
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Palais Kinsky is a magnificent palace that stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This Baroque masterpiece, located on the Freyung Square, was completed in 1719 and is renowned for its...
~1470 ftSW
Palace, Neo-renaissance architecture, Theophil Hansen
Palais Ephrussi, Vienna
8 min walk • Palais Ephrussi is a former Ringstraßenpalais in Vienna. It was built for the Ephrussi family of financiers by Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, the architect of the Austrian Parliament Building.
~1320 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud Museum, Vienna
7 min walk • The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna is a museum founded in 1971 covering Sigmund Freud's life story. It is located in the Alsergrund district, at Berggasse 19. In 2003, the museum was put in the hands of the newly established Sigmund Freud Foundation, which has since received the entire building as an endowment.
~1470 ftSE
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.
~1800 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palais Harrach, Vienna
9 min walk • Palais Harrach is a Baroque palace in Vienna, Austria. It was owned by the noble Harrach family. The building was extensively renovated and restored in the late 1990s, and it houses offices and shops today.
~1770 ftSE
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.
~1280 ftNE
Bridge
Augartenbrücke, Vienna
7 min walk • The Augartenbrücke is a bridge that crosses the Donaukanal in Vienna, which connects the 9th district and the 1st district on the southwest side of the canal with the 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, on the northeast side.
~1640 ftS
Square, Historical place
Freyung, Vienna
8 min walk • The Freyung is a triangular public square in Vienna, located in the Innere Stadt first district of the city.
~1560 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Historical place
Schottenkirche, Vienna
8 min walk • The Schottenkirche is a parish church in Vienna attached to the Schottenstift, founded by Hiberno-Scots Benedictine monks in the 12th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Catholic Church of Austria?

Nearby attractions include Rossauer Kaserne, Vienna (4 min walk), Ringturm, Vienna (5 min walk), Augartenbrücke, Vienna (7 min walk), Hohe Brücke, Vienna (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Catholic Church of Austria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Catholic Church of Austria:

Tram

Börse • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (1 min walk)
Schlickgasse • Lines: D (6 min walk)

Bus

Börse • Lines: 3A, 40A, N25, N38, N60, N66 (2 min walk)
Liechtensteinstraße/Schottentor • Lines: 40A (4 min walk)

Metro

Schottentor • Lines: U2 (6 min walk)
Schottenring • Lines: U2, U4 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (9 min walk)

Train

Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (20 min walk)
Wien Mitte (28 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (25 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (28 min walk)