The Rathaus (The Vienna City Hall) serves as the seat both of the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna.
The Rathaus was built between 1872 and 1883 in the Gothic style by Friedrich von Schimdt.
At the top of the 97.9-metre-high steeple is the statue of the Rathausmann, cast from melted-down Russian kopecks. The statue of a medieval knight was modelled on the armour of Emperor Maximilian I.
Various free public events are held in the Square (Rathausplatz) facing the Rathaus, including a Christmas Market and open-air operas and movies.
Facing the Rathaus is a pleasant park, the Rathauspark.
Guided Tours
Guided tours of the Council Chamber, the two Coat of Arms Halls, the Stone Halls, Festival Hall, Senate Chamber, Grand Staircase and the Arkadenhof with a view of the Rathausmann.
TIME: on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 pm
(except on Council or Diet meeting days and public holidays)
The tours are conducted in German.
Address
Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
Tel: (+43 1) 525 50
How to Get There
U-Bahn U2 Rathaus
Tram: 1, 2
External Links
City of Vienna Official Web Site
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