Freyung, Vienna

Name: Freyung
Address: Vienna, Austria

#147 among attractions in Vienna

Square, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Freyung is a triangular public square in Vienna, located in the Innere Stadt first district of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'42"N, 16°21'55"E

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Innere Stadt (Stubenviertel)Vienna Austria

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Burgtheater, Kaiserappartements, Palais Kinsky, Palais Ephrussi.

~1080 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Burgtheater, Vienna
6 min walk • The Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria, stands as a beacon of high culture and theatrical excellence, embodying the rich tradition of European drama and performance. As one of the most important German-speaking theaters in the world, this venerable institution has been...
~800 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Kaiserappartements, Vienna
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Kaiserappartements stand as a testament to the grandeur of the Habsburg monarchy. This opulent series of rooms within the Hofburg Palace was once the private residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth, also...
~370 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palais Kinsky, Vienna
2 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...
~960 ftNW
Palace, Neo-renaissance architecture, Theophil Hansen
Palais Ephrussi, Vienna
5 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.
~890 ftSW
Art-filled 1200s church with unique roof
Minoritenkirche, Vienna
5 min walk • The Minoritenkirche, formally called Italienische Nationalkirche Maria Schnee, was built in French Gothic style in the Altstadt or First District of Vienna, Austria. In June 2021 the Society of Saint Pius X received the church as a gift.
~160 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palais Harrach, Vienna
1 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.
~1050 ftE
Memorial for Jewish Holocaust victims
Judenplatz, Vienna
6 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.
~950 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Historical place
Stadtpalais Liechtenstein, Vienna
5 min walk • The Liechtenstein City Palace is a residential building at Bankgasse 9, in the first district of Vienna, Innere Stadt. The palace was built from 1692 to 1705 by the Italian architect Domenico Martinelli and the Swiss architect Gabriele Gabrieli.
~840 ftS
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Globe Museum, Vienna
5 min walk • The Globe Museum is a museum in the Palais Mollard, Vienna, Austria, part of the Austrian National Library. It was opened in 1956, and is the only public museum in the world devoted to globes, being three-dimensional models of Earth or other celestial bodies, or spherical representations of the celestial sphere.
~830 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palais Esterházy, Vienna
5 min walk • Palais Esterházy is a baroque palace in Vienna, Austria, owned by the noble Esterházy family. It houses a famous and popular restaurant in the former wine cellars, called Esterházykeller.
~150 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Historical place
Schottenkirche, Vienna
1 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 Freyung?

Nearby attractions include Schottenkirche, Vienna (1 min walk), Palais Harrach, Vienna (1 min walk), Museum of Young Art, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Schönborn-Batthyány, Vienna (2 min walk).

How to get to Freyung by public transport?

The nearest stations to Freyung:

Bus

Teinfaltstraße • Lines: 1A (1 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: 1A, 2A (3 min walk)

Metro

Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (5 min walk)
Schottentor • Lines: U2 (7 min walk)

Tram

Schottentor • Lines: 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 71, D, U2Z (6 min walk)
Rathausplatz/Burgtheater • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (6 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (12 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (18 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (21 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (25 min walk)
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (27 min walk)