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Stephansplatz
4.5
#43 of 1,058 things to do in Vienna
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The area
Neighborhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the center. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
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  • Stephansplatz • 3 min walk
  • Stephansplatz • 3 min walk
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  • Maggi713
    Baltimore, Maryland12,069 contributions
    Great Square!
    Stephansplatz is a square in the center of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building – the Stephansdom – Vienna's main cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world. Here you have exclusive shopping streets, modern and medieval architecture. It is a great square for people watching not to mention cafes and restaurants.
    Visited November 2022
    Written January 9, 2023
  • Raintree_Thailand
    Bangkok, Thailand3,760 contributions
    Always crowded and filled with energy!
    Large square with St. Stephen's Cathedral smack in the middle. The square seems permanently packed with tourists and can be a bit claustrophobic. We enjoyed the Christmas market in the square, but others we visited were better.
    Visited November 2022
    Written February 20, 2023
  • 𝓝𝓪𝓽𝔂 ® 👑
    Moscow, Russia115,918 contributions
    stephansplatz
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the main symbols of the Austrian capital, is located on the square. Since the beginning of the 15th century, Stephansplatz has been the central square of the city. Here is my favorite cathedral, which can be seen from the windows of my bedroom in an apartment in Vienna.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 9, 2023
  • tomalli68
    Falkirk, United Kingdom633 contributions
    Very busy
    Very busy area with lots of shops and cafes. The gorgeous St Stephens cathedral is situated within the heart of the area. Whilst it does have many designer and normal shops it is also very touristy. Worth a visit nonetheless
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 28, 2023
  • CorpusAstra
    Budapest, Hungary42 contributions
    Always too crowded
    I've been to Vienna multiple times but somehow Stephansplatz is always full of people. I mean I get it, it's one of the most touristy places in Vienna. There is the Cathedral also the shops, the heart of the city - it's a lot to see so of course there will be many many tourists. I like to avoid it as I can. But if it is your first time in Vienna, you have to go there even if it's always full of tourists.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 25, 2023
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Anna
Kongsvinger, Norway143 contributions
Nice area
Jan 2020
Very nice shopping area with loads of shops, both expensive and inexpensive, mainstream and more local shops.

It was also beautifully lit with Christmas decorations, and there were concerts here and there because it was New Year’s Eve.

The cathedral also had a concert which we did not go to, but that we would if we’d had some more time in Vienna.
Written January 3, 2020
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Mike F
Dublin, Ireland288 contributions
Like any main city in Europe
Feb 2020
pedestrianised streets, lots of the same shops you get in most european cities, with overpriced tourist shops selling mozart, Sisi or Mariatherese chocolates. While it was interesting to see its nothing spectacular. Hard enough to find a nice coffe shop or bar. While I suppose you have to see this section its almost has a more modern vibe with the shop facades taking over.
Written March 4, 2020
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Meander621221
Olomouc, Czech Republic25 contributions
Platz
Dec 2019
Nice place for public performance, shopping, meeting...
Church in the middle of it must visit best time December or summer time.
Huge number of museums near by and public transport is very good.
Written February 28, 2020
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d0rrie13
Cambridge, MA56 contributions
Beautiful part of Vienna
Dec 2021 • Couples
Vienna at Christmas is magical— dazzling lights and Christmas Markets in many neighborhoods around the city. The Stephansplatz market is great. Vaccine certificates were carefully checked. Pumpkin soup and hot mulled wine is de rigeur. Outside the markets the square is filled with history and art.
Written January 2, 2022
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,272 contributions
A great place to meet and wander
Sep 2022
Stephansplatz, right in front of St. Stephen’s church is a great place to wander and explore. And because of its central location, it’s also a great place to meet as a group should you decide to wander off on your own. There are always street performers and hawkers and of course, it’s full of tourist. Still, it’s fun to wander around and explore, do a little shopping or simply take a coffee and people watch!
Written November 14, 2022
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Off their P
Manchester, UK4,173 contributions
A must visit but gets very busy
Jun 2022 • Couples
As probably the focal point of the town this is a very beautiful area but also gets very busy. To that end, I would go early in the morning or later on in the evening when the daytrippers have gone.

As with many places in Vienna, the place is absolutely stunning. Many, many beautiful architectural sites and you will take lots of photographs.

It is a hive of activity and there is loads to see and do. Numerous expensive shops and some rather touristy looking restaurants.

A must do but probably just the one visit. There is just so many things to do in Vienna!
Written June 9, 2022
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fluffycamel2002
West Bromwich, UK485 contributions
Busy and interesting!
Jan 2020 • Couples
Caught the underground to here from bus station, arrives right in the middle of the plaza and by the stunning cathedral. Very busy, LOADS of designer shops, bars and restaurants. Be wary, as soon as you come up the escalators from the underground lots of people trying to sell you things.
Written January 5, 2020
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AFAK25
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia3,693 contributions
Stephenplatz
Jan 2020 • Family
One of the more popular squares in Vienna, Stephenplatz is dominated by the St Stephen's Cathedral. There is also an U-Bahn station here.

Stephenplatz is where several high end shopping streets start (or terminate) e.g. Graben and Karntnerstrasse.

Other than retail therapy there are plenty of historical gems located around this area.
Written January 29, 2020
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CorpusAstra
Budapest, Hungary42 contributions
Always too crowded
Oct 2023 • Couples
I've been to Vienna multiple times but somehow Stephansplatz is always full of people. I mean I get it, it's one of the most touristy places in Vienna. There is the Cathedral also the shops, the heart of the city - it's a lot to see so of course there will be many many tourists. I like to avoid it as I can. But if it is your first time in Vienna, you have to go there even if it's always full of tourists.
Written October 25, 2023
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Moscow, Russia115,918 contributions
stephansplatz
Jun 2023 • Couples
St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the main symbols of the Austrian capital, is located on the square. Since the beginning of the 15th century, Stephansplatz has been the central square of the city. Here is my favorite cathedral, which can be seen from the windows of my bedroom in an apartment in Vienna.
Written August 9, 2023
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