Schottenstift, Vienna

Name: Schottenstift
Address: Freyung 6, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 53498600

#181 among attractions in Vienna

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Schottenstift, formally called Benediktinerabtei unserer Lieben Frau zu den Schotten, is a Catholic monastery founded in Vienna in 1155 when Henry II of Austria brought Irish monks to Vienna. The monks did not come directly from Ireland, but came instead from Scots Monastery in Regensburg, Germany. Since 1625, the abbey has been a member of the Austrian Congregation, now within the Benedictine Confederation. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°12'45"N, 16°21'53"E

Address

Freyung 6Innere Stadt (Stubenviertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

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+43 1 53498600

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

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

~1160 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Burgtheater, Vienna
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~1080 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Kaiserappartements, Vienna
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~460 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palais Kinsky, Vienna
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~650 ftNW
Palace, Neo-renaissance architecture, Theophil Hansen
Palais Ephrussi, Vienna
4 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.
~1160 ftS
Art-filled 1200s church with unique roof
Minoritenkirche, Vienna
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~480 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palais Harrach, Vienna
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~1240 ftE
Memorial for Jewish Holocaust victims
Judenplatz, Vienna
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~1140 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Historical place
Stadtpalais Liechtenstein, Vienna
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~1180 ftS
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Globe Museum, Vienna
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~360 ftSE
Square, Historical place
Freyung, Vienna
2 min walk • The Freyung is a triangular public square in Vienna, located in the Innere Stadt first district of the city.
~1190 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palais Esterházy, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Schottenstift open?

Schottenstift is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Schottenstift?

Nearby attractions include Schottenkirche, Vienna (2 min walk), Freyung, Vienna (2 min walk), Museum of Young Art, Vienna (3 min walk), Palais Kinsky, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Schottenstift by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schottenstift:

Bus

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

Tram

Schottentor • Lines: 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 71, D, U2Z (4 min walk)
Börse • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (7 min walk)

Metro

Schottentor • Lines: U2 (5 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (12 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (20 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (23 min walk)

Train

Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (26 min walk)
Wien Mitte (26 min walk)