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· Vienna
· 174 m
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Zentralfriedhof WienPhoto: Tudoi61, CC BY-SA, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Vienna_Central_Cemetery#/media/File:(Tudoi61)_Wiener_Zentralfriedhof-1(8).jpg
Today, the cemetery contains approximately 330,000 graves, with up to 25 burials per day, and a “population” nearly twice the number of Vienna’s living residents. A well-known Viennese joke claims the cemetery is “half the size of Zurich, but twice as much fun.”
Initially unpopular due to its distance from the city centre, the authorities introduced the concept of the honorary grave (Ehrengrab) to attract visitors. The cemetery now holds the graves of many distinguished figures, including Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert (moved here in 1888 from Währinger Ostfriedhof), Johannes Brahms, Johann Strauss II, Arnold Schoenberg, Antonio Salieri, Falco (Hans Hölzel), Udo Jürgens, Kurt Waldheim, and Albert Salomon von Rothschild.
Architectural highlights include the centrally located St. Charles Borromeo Church, built in Art Nouveau style (1908–1910) by Max Hegele. Opposite the main gate stands the Feuerhalle Simmering, Vienna’s first crematorium, constructed in 1922 in the style of an oriental fortress.
The Zentralfriedhof is not only a burial ground but also a cultural landmark, reflecting Vienna’s deep musical, political, and artistic heritage.
Opening times
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–17:00 |
Public transport
Take the S7 train to Zentralfriedhof or tram 71 or 11 to Zentralfriedhof 2. Tor. Tram 71 departs from central stops such as Schottentor, Ring/Volkstheater, Oper/Karlsplatz, and Schwarzenbergplatz. The WienMobil or Moovit app can assist with route planning.Parking
Parking is available near the cemetery entrances and generally easier than in the city centre. Street parking in the surrounding area is paid.Coordinates
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