Judenplatz, Vienna

Name: Judenplatz
Address: Judenplatz 8, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 5350431

#111 among attractions in Vienna

Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der Schoah Coordinates: 48°12'42"N, 16°22'11"E

Address

Judenplatz 8Innere Stadt (Stubenviertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

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+43 1 5350431

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Graben, Pestsäule, Dorotheergasse, Peterskirche.

~1260 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Graben, Vienna
7 min walk • Graben is one of the most prestigious and affluent shopping districts in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This grand boulevard, which traces its roots back to the Roman times, has evolved into a bustling haven for shoppers and a must-visit destination for tourists seeking...
~1060 ftS
Memorial column for plague victims
Pestsäule, Vienna
6 min walk • Standing majestically in the heart of Vienna, the Pestsäule, also known as the Plague Column, is a significant historical monument that commemorates the end of the devastating plague that swept through the city in 1679. This Baroque statue, located on the bustling...
~1100 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Dorotheergasse, Vienna
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Dorotheergasse is a charming and historic shopping district that beckons visitors with its blend of tradition and sophistication. This quaint street, lined with classic Viennese architecture, offers an array of shopping...
~810 ftS
Baroque church with organ concerts
Peterskirche, Vienna
4 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...
~1250 ftSW
Museum, Cafe
Demel, Vienna
7 min walk • Demel is a famous pastry shop and chocolaterie established in 1786 in Vienna, Austria. The company bears the title of a Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court up to today.
~520 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Maria am Gestade, Vienna
3 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.
~1120 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palais Harrach, Vienna
6 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.
~1270 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Palace
Episcopal Palace, Vienna
7 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.
~1150 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Ruprechtskirche, Vienna
6 min walk • St. Rupert's Church is a Romanesque church in Vienna, Austria. Traditionally considered to be the oldest church in the city, St. Rupert's Church is dedicated to Saint Rupert of Salzburg, patron saint of the salt merchants of Vienna. The church is located in one of the oldest parts of the city, the section of the Roman Vindobona.
~1280 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Globe Museum, Vienna
7 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.
~1050 ftW
Square, Historical place
Freyung, Vienna
6 min walk • The Freyung is a triangular public square in Vienna, located in the Innere Stadt first district of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Judenplatz?

Nearby attractions include Judenplatz, Vienna (1 min walk), Uhrenmuseum, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Obizzi, Vienna (2 min walk), Hofkriegsrat, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Judenplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Judenplatz:

Bus

Schwertgasse • Lines: 1A, 3A (2 min walk)
Hoher Markt • Lines: 1A, 3A (3 min walk)

Metro

Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (7 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (7 min walk)

Tram

Salztorbrücke • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Börse • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (9 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (9 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (17 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (20 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (21 min walk)
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (29 min walk)