Rathaus Wien, also known as Vienna City Hall, is a stunning building with a well-maintained façade and beautiful grounds. Every angle offers a new and different view, making it a must-see for visitors.
Constructed in 1872 in the Neo-Gothic style, Rathaus Wien is an important hub for local government, housing the Mayor of Vienna's office and city council chambers. It holds historical significance as it was briefly the tallest building in the world from 1892 to 1894, and it still retains its magnificent presence.
Visitors have the opportunity to take guided tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, allowing them to explore the inner workings of this impressive structure. Additionally, Rathaus Wien hosts various events on its grounds, offering a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
While some visitors have mentioned that their views of the building were partially obstructed during their visit, such as during a film festival or an electric transport exhibition, the overall beauty of the architecture still shines through. It is worth noting that access to the building may have certain limitations, as indicated by the closed front doors and the need to book tours in advance.
Despite any temporary closures or inconveniences, Rathaus Wien remains highly recommended for all tourists. Its exterior architecture is breathtaking, and many have praised the beautiful ballroom and its stunning artwork. Whether inside or outside, the experience of being at Rathaus Wien is truly amazing and enjoyable.
Address:
Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, Wien
Phone:
+43 1 4000
28.09.23
Sarah
Stunning building will well maintained façade and grounds, every look is something new and different.
18.09.23
Kevin
Constructed in 1872 in the Neo-Gothic style, Rathausplatz serves as the seat of local government housing the Mayor of Vienna’s office and city council chambers. This building was briefly the world’s tallest building (1892-94) and still ex.. Read more »udes a magnificent presence.
The building offers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday guided tours and also hosts various events on the grounds.
06.09.23
Stephen
Wonderful to look at even though most views were ruined by an electric transport exhibition. Front doors were closed c no access hours indicated. Website says German guided tours Mon, Wed & Fri at 1 pm.
07.08.23
vladimir
Beautifull building.We could not see it whole because there was a film festival and it was covered partly.
22.07.23
Tony,
I was there during the off season. So unfortunately many things were closed for renovations, including Rathaus.
I still found the exterior architecture to be beautiful.
16.07.23
Anthony
Visited during the film festival in July. Large movie screen, outdoor seating and food is in the area.
05.07.23
Daan
Really cool building, but you also need to book a tour in advance to be able to go inside the building, just like the Parliaments building.
26.06.23
veronika
love this building, there is also a paternoster 🤍
09.05.23
Umaid
It is one of the most beautiful places in Vienna. Highly recommended for all tourists to visit this place. In my personal experience, I was many times inside and outside of Rathaus, and I loved it to be there and enjoyed my stay. Everything is just.. Read more » amazing and beautiful there.
24.02.23
Alek
Amazing space. Great gothic architecture. Ballroom is just peace of art. Ceiling looks like painting.
13.02.23
Sofia
The place is truly beautiful and provides free tours that are really interesting and easy to follow. Also, there are free brochures of many different kinds as well as magazines that visitors can just take in order to learn more about Vienna.
27.12.22
Rose
Didn’t enter inside but the Christmas markets here were beautiful, definitely the biggest we visited in Vienna.
25.11.22
Alek
Amazing space. Great gothic architecture. Ballroom is just peace of art. Ceiling looks like painting.
21.08.22
Earendil
Since Google maps doesn't allow me to rate the city itself I'll rate its center piece as a symbol of the same. I've come to Vienna to enjoy the city views, it's famous pastries and cakes, etc. But much of what I found was lacking... Read more » Most services and products are over priced, which has become far worse in the inflation of today, in terms of quality the famed baked goods are lacking, to say the least, and they are more or less the same everywhere you go, whether the cafe or pastry shop is a chain and franchise or they are not, it's really the same. With the exception of a few places here and there Vienna has become a tourist trap, where everything is expensive and most things are below expectations. I really don't recommend this city. Try Budapest or Wroclaw, or pretty much any other city in central Europe where tourism and local lack of standards has not ruined whatever was, if it ever was.
19.08.22
Nikos
A small part is covered for renovation and due to the festival hosted at thecfront.
Vienna City Hall is the seat of the local government and a beautiful example of Neo-Gothic architecture, dating back to the late 1800s. Its richly adorned facade is m.. Read more »odelled after the famous Brussels Town Hall.
If you do not have time for one of the guided tours of the representative rooms, head down to Restaurant Rathauskeller instead. The restaurant consists of several ornately decorated Baroque rooms and is well worth a quick look.
City Hall Square is home to one of Vienna’s biggest Christmas markets as well as a ginormous ice skating rink that even includes skating “paths” leading through a small park. Check out Vienna Ice World for more information.
This period hosts the Film Festival 2022.
02.08.22
Viola
Didn't get a chance to enter inside. It is for a guided tour only. In summer they have the film festival outside , if you like a film in the event with food , it might be a good option for you. P.S. this film festival is not like independent fil.. Read more »ms more for documentaries.
28.07.22
M'hd
It's amazing but now they are doing some renovation.
11.07.22
Aho
Good looking place :)
There a re some cafe's and restaurants around.
22.12.21
Oleksandr
It's looks good, but at 1 of Jan everything is closed, and Christmas fair is closed
08.12.21
Andreea-Ioana
We were at the Christmas market in front of this wonderful building. It is a great atmosphere.
02.10.21
Ivan
in front of the Rathaus all year around you can experience great things and food. just look up what is happening in the time you are staying and for sure you will find something interesting.
23.09.21
Alvaro
We had our dinner event in the city hall and it was the right choice in Vienna. The place is majestic, with red carpet overall and chandeliers decorating the high ceilings and a lot of history on the white walls. If you are ever invited to such any e.. Read more »vent in such a place, never say no.
11.09.21
Clifford
The tower was beautiful, especially at night. Unfortunately, the rest of the facade was covered in scaffolding. Probably would've given 5 stars if I was able to see the whole thing.
18.08.21
Cosmin
Impossible to park in the city, but the tabaco shops are selling parking tickets. Usless parking tikets.. . I'm going back home with a bunch of them. This is stealing, in my opinion.
Just tell everyone that in Vienna parking is forbidden. Be one.. Read more »st!
11.07.21
Tekt
Perfect place to visit, for anyone.
This gothic cathedral was the first one I ever saw when traveling around the Europe, and so far it is the best one for my personal taste.
Date taken: 17. Feb 2013.
12.06.21
Chaiyot
What a flawless architecture! Lovely ? walk and beautiful admiration to this city hall square and mini park in the front. Strongly Recommended!
05.05.21
Yehia
A marvellous place to visit, and at the time of our trip we had the opportunity to watch an opera program during the Vienna Movie festival 2019. Amazing experience.
17.03.21
Gregor
The Vienna City Hall on Rathausplatz in Vienna's 1st district, Innere Stadt, until 1960 called the New City Hall to distinguish it from the Old City Hall, was built from 1872 to 1883 in the neo-Gothic style according to designs by the architect .. Read more »Friedrich von Schmidt. It houses the offices of Vienna's mayor and provincial governor, since 1885 of the municipal council and since 1920 of the provincial parliament, of Vienna's city senate and provincial government, the magistrate's director and various magistrate's departments.
08.09.20
Léo
What an impressive city hall!! One of the best I've ever seen !
03.09.20
Yasser
is the seat of local government of Vienna, located on Rathausplatz in the Innere Stadt district. Constructed from 1872 to 1883 in a Neo-Gothic style according to plans designed by Friedrich von Schmid.. Read more »t, it houses the office of the Mayor of Vienna as well as the chambers of the city council and Vienna Landtag diet.
The design of the richly adorned facade is modelled on the Gothic architecture of Flemish and Brabant secular buildings like the Brussels Town Hall. It features five towers including the central tower with a height of 98 m (322 ft). On 21 October 1882, the Rathausmann statue was installed on the top, which soon became one of the symbols of Vienna.
The Rathaus also accommodates the historic 'Wiener Rathauskeller' restaurant. The traditional restaurant consists of several baroque halls, offering small traditional Viennese delicacies to grand gala buffets.
Facing the city hall is the large Rathauspark.
12.08.20
Chris
Magnificent, traditional Vienna town hall .
24.07.20
Polina
Rathaus is the city hall of Vienna. It's located in the heart of the city and definitely worth visiting especially in the holidays season when there is huge Christmas market and ice skating area in front. There are organized free tours of the b.. Read more »uilding every hour (English audio guide available).
19.07.20
Shaikh
Great cathedral but it’s still under construction but provide great view and for taking pictures it’s perfect. There’s also high end street if you follow road on left side.
17.07.20
Олексій
Wonderful building with a nice small park in front. At night it looks even more magnificent.
14.02.20
Zaid
Absolutely beautiful. The skating rinks and the food stalls / bars made the vibe so entertaining and cool .
Unfortunately it’s under a lot of construction as the major downside
23.11.19
G.
The Rathaus is located at Vienna's heart. It plays not only administrative role, but it is as well a conference building a tourists attraction due to the magnificent architecture. I recommend if you visit Vienna to join the tours that are organi.. Read more »zed in it. The guide was very helpful, detailed explanations were provided. Everything was great. You will learn interesting things for the building and the city. Of course the Christmas Market behind the building is magnificent because it is probably the biggest one in Vienna.
4.7 / 81
