The Romanesque and gothic cathedral stands in the very heart of Vienna.
The first church on the site was built in the Romanesque style starting in 1137. It was extended westward from 1230 to 1245. The present west wall and Roman towers of the main front of the cathedral date from 1237. The present look of the cathedral dates from around the 15th century with the the south tower being finished in 1433; the nave was completed in 1474 and in 1450 the foundation was laid for the north tower, but work on it was abandoned in 1511.
The 1513 pulpit, long attributed to Anton Pilgram, is one of the highlights of the interior.
The cathedral was badly damaged by fire in the last days of the Second World War, but was restored in just seven years.
The church is still used regularly for services and events.
It is free to enter the cathedral, but fees are charged for certain events and access the towers and other features.
You can climb the 343 steps of the south tower for great views betweem 9am - 5.30pm, price 3 Euro; get a lift to the Pummerin (Eagle Tower - North Tower) price 4 euro; also a Catacomb tour, price 4 euro.
Cathedral Guided tours (length: 30 minutes)
In German: Mon-Sat : 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
In German: Sun, public holidays 3 p.m.
In English: 3.45 pm (daily from April to October)
Price around 4 Euro
Opening Times
Mon to Sat 6 am - 10 pm
Suns and Public Holidays 7 am - 10 pm
Address
Stephansdom
3., Stephansplatz
1010 Vienna
Tel. 515 52 - 3526
How to Get There
U-Bahn: U1, U3: Stephansplatz
External Links
St. Stephen's Cathedral
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