Posted by St. Stephen’s Cathedral Vienna (Stephansdom) has a total of four towers. The tallest church tower is the South Tower, which reaches a height of 136 metres and dominates Vienna’s skyline.
The North Tower was never completed and therefore stands at only about 58 metres. In addition, there are two smaller towers, known as the Heidentürme (left and right). These measure approximately 66 and 65 metres in heigh.
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As a visitor, you can access two towers of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Climbing the South Tower is physically demanding. There are 343 steps to the top and no lift. However, the effort is rewarded with an impressive panoramic view over Vienna. Locals often call the South Tower “Steffl”. Due to its height and prominence, it is considered the main tower of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For many visitors, climbing the tower is one of the highlights of a trip to Vienna.
The North Tower is much easier to visit, as it can be reached by lift. This tower is also known as the Adlerturm (Eagle Tower). While the view from the North Tower is also very good, the panorama from the higher South Tower is generally more extensive. A special feature of the North Tower is Austria’s largest church bell, the famous Pummerin. It weighs around 20 tons and has a diameter of about 3.16 metres. The lift to the North Tower is therefore officially called the “Aufzug zur Pummerin” (lift to the Pummerin).
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Ticket prices St. Stephen’s Cathedral 2026 (Towers)
The ascent of the Südturm (South Tower, Steffl): Adults pay about 8 Euro entrance fee, children (6 to 14 years) less.
The ride with the elevator to the North Tower (elevator of the Pummerin, Adlerturm): Abou 8 Euro, children 6 to 14 years around 4 Euro.
Important: Combi-Ticket St. Stephen’s Cathedral:
In addition to access to the two towers, the combination ticket also covers entry to the famous catacombs, the cathedral treasury and paid areas of the interior of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
The combi-ticket includes an audio guide and a guided tour of the catacombs, along with several other attractions within the cathedral complex. Overall, this option is significantly cheaper than purchasing individual tickets for each attraction at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna: On this link you get the online tickets
Opening Hours Towers St. Stephen’s Cathedral Vienna 2026
The climb on foot up the South Tower, known locally as the Steffl, is possible every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The North Tower (Adlerturm), which is accessed by lift, has very similar opening hours and is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
On Sunday mornings, the interior of St. Stephen’s Cathedral cannot be visited due to church services. The same applies on certain public holidays. In general, visits during weekdays are more pleasant, as there are fewer visitors.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is particularly busy in summer and at weekends. Long queues are common, especially at the two towers. If possible, it is therefore recommended to visit during the week, especially in the high summer season.
Great view from the towers
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