Visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) in the heart of Vienna is an unforgettable experience—both for its stunning Gothic architecture and the panoramic views it offers from above. While the cathedral itself is a masterpiece, full of spiritual depth and historical richness, climbing (or taking the lift) up to the North Tower (Nordturm) is the true highlight. From up there, you can enjoy postcard-worthy views over the entire city of Vienna. What makes it even more special is that you get to see the cathedral’s colorful tiled roof up close, which is something you can’t appreciate from street level. Standing at the top of the North Tower, seeing that roof stretch out beneath you, shimmering in the sunlight, is truly breathtaking.
Lovely building. Went up the north tower which has 343 steps. It is a long way up so you need to be fit. The stairway is narrow . Lovely inside. We didn't go down to the catacombs but there were tours. The other tower had a lift which I wish I knew before I went. Think that tower would have given better views of the roof etc of the church.
It is absolutely worth your time and money. Late opening times are a plus, so you can go and visit this cathedral in the afternoon as well. It's honestly hard to miss this building in the center of Vienna. If you're able, climbing up one of the towers is definitely worth your time. The views of the city are really cool.
Think twice before going to the top of the tower. The view is amazing, but it's a pretty tough way. The steps are very narrow, there are no windows and you go up by spiral. If you suffer from motion sickness or claustrophobia it will become your nightmare.
If you decide to climb the South Tour, watch your head on the way down. I banged mine and there was blood everywhere! The staff were superhelpful in coming to my assistance and helping me clean up and get on with my day.
Make sure you do not go at mass times. Get the combination ticket that will take you up to the towers (1 has an elevator) for views of the city, the crypt (note entry times with guide) and entry to the main body of the cathedral.
Very good hotel for a reasonable price! Great value for money. Good soundproofing. What we liked most was the location — just a 15-minute walk to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. As for cleanliness and housekeeping — our son has a severe dust and dust mite allergy, so we asked for the room to be cleaned as thoroughly as possible. On cleanliness, I’d give it 4 out of 5. The bed was excellent and very comfortable to sleep on.
01. Innere Stadt, Vienna
The location couldn’t be better , right in the centre, just 4 minutes from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, yet tucked away on a quiet side street with no noise at all. There’s a supermarket just 2 minutes away, and plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.
Spacious room for 3 adults. It’s very close to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Very clean, separate toilet and bathroom.