A night walking tour in Vienna (must visit spots around the city)
Some favorite attractions of Vienna at night time
Vienna Opera House
Vienna Opera house at night
Vienna opera house front facade
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Colorful lights at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
Interior details of the Cathedral
Interior of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
Along the pedestrian zones in the Stephansdom’s area, it is very busy and lively with open air cafes, lit up buildings, shops and landmarks all open for the night visitor. It’s quite pleasant strolling through Stephansdoms and walking back to the cathedral which is relatively close by. Beautiful architecture line many of the pedestrian zones with the bottom floors containing specialty retailers, galleries and regional brands. From the Ringstrasse by the Opera house, you can easily walk through the pedestrian zones all the way to the Danube river and back. It’s seems to be a very popular pass-time checking out all the shops, looking at the dining venues on the promenade or just finding a nice spot to enjoy a Viennese pastry and enjoy some people watching.
Stephansdom’s plaza
Pedestrian zone in Stephansdom’s plaza
Another shopping arcade filled with visitors enjoying a pleasant Viennese evening
Main pedestrian zone around the Cathedral of Vienna
Carriage rides are very popular and plentiful around the historic center of Vienna. They typically ride along the 19th century Ringstrasse filled with architectural buildings, parks, monuments and baroque inspired masterpieces that are well lit and wonderful to view by taking a nice, slow carriage ride through the district.
Here’s a night-time walking tour of the main pedestrian zone of Vienna below
Carriage horse rides along the ring in Vienna
Check out this virtual carriage around Vienna at night
Lit fountain next to the Opera House of Vienna
On a pleasant evening, it’s fun to explore Vienna at night time, especially in the historic center district inside of the Ringstrasse. There are so many beautiful landmarks, monuments and night life to enjoy in this Cultural capital of Austria and taking the time to see them at night time is quite special, don’t you think?
Check out this night walking tour of the main attractions of Vienna at night
Other must reads for Vienna
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A visit to the Kunsthistoriches Museum
A fall garden tour at Schonbrunn
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Conclusion to a night walking tour in Vienna
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I’ve not had much luck with night time photography Noel, but your walking tour of Vienna has inspired me to give it a try. The image of St. Stephens Cathedral especially caught my eye. Thanks!
Vienna is so beautiful, even at night!
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna looks absolutely incredible. Those are some gorgeous night photos. When I travel alone I rarely go out at night so a group walking tour would be ideal. Thanks for the idea.
Good pics Noel. Looking forward to go on a “photography-trip” with you sometime. Cheers, Jempi
Nighttime adds a touch of magic to any location, doesn’t it, Noel? These are most inviting and make me want to pack my bags and set out for Vienna!
Beautiful photos, Vienna looks so magical and grandiose
It looks fabulous, Noel. Quite the place to be for a Christmas Fair! (I know! Much too early to think Christmas)
Vienna is so cool, even better after dark! Great shots.
Steady as she goes is right! Getting these without a tripod makes you a much steadier hand than I!
Love your night shots, Noel. You must have a steady hand. St Stephen’s cathedral looks so spooky and ethereal. Didn’t spend enough time in Vienna, so thanks for taking me back for a joy ride today.
I’m impressed with your night photos of Vienna. Beautiful! I find it so difficult to take photo at night and know I should really carry a tripod and not try to use my husband’s head to steady the camera. Will give it a try on my next trip to Europe.
Beautiful night shots Noel! I’ve always wanted to visit Vienna… the architecture is simply stunning.
We haven’t mastered the art of night photography with our little point and shoot cameras yet but you’ve inspired me to at least TRY! I love the reflection of the lights and the amazing architecture shown in your Vienna photos. Now I can see why it has such a reputation as a romantic city.
I love citys at night. Great pictures!!
So wonderful to see some night shots – There’s a big gap in my images always between 6pm and 6am!!
Noel, I love night shots. Did you set up your tripod for all these shots? I think the cathedral with the lights is pretty cool.
I didn’t bring a tripod on this trip, just held very, very steady!
The times we were in Wien our kids were small, so (since we’re European) we didn’t go out at night. The lights give it a festive atmosphere, while during the day it appears more regal (in my opinion). A perfect city for someone loves cultural activities and sights:)
Great photos 🙂
Your photos really transported me there. Vienna seems so romantic at night. I like how they’ve lit up the buildings, especially all the colors on St. Stephen’s Cathedral. I think a carriage ride followed by pastries at sidewalk cafe would be the perfect way to round out the evening.
As always wonderful photos. Vienna at night looks fab!
When we visited Vienna, it was cold and wet, so in the evenings everything glittered and shimmered. Your photos brought back how enjoyable our impressions were.
I love night time photo essays as it gives a whole other dimension to the feel of a city and I think it adds a lot of drama. Did you carry around a tripod?
It was all hand held at the lowest shutter speed when I travel light I cannot bring a tripod, so it really is hit or miss for me
Hi Noel, My favourite of your nighttime photographs is “Main pedestrian zone around the Cathedral of Vienna” because it looks so real I want to step into it. It looks like a vibrant area that I would love to explore.
We were just in Vienna—-really—like 10 days ago. It is beautiful at night. My photography?—-not so much, so I’m happy to see your photos. Also, when we were there St. Stephen’s Cathedral was largely covered in scaffolding, so we only had a glimpse of the spectacular roof.
Just back from Boston and you have whisked me away to Vienna 🙂
The Vienna opera house looks so stunning at night. Loved the architecture of the place.
I’m really enjoying your posts about Vienna!
Wow, these are amazing night shots Vienna, Noel. I love the vibes and the colors of each scene and they seem so alive It has been a long time since I was in Vienna. I remember enjoying the lovely Viennese evenings. I’m inspired to revisit the city soon.
Noel, it has been a while since I visited Vienna and I must admit that I mostly explored this grand city during the daytime. But I remember that my favorite area at night was the Rathausplatz and the beautifully it up Rathaus with its five slender towers. But in any case, a stroll around Vienna certainly seems rewarding at any time of day or night… 🙂