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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official St. Stephen's website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of St. Stephen's is free: entering the cathedral is free; some areas inside are paid.
- Otherwise: independent visit of the cathedral interior (adult, during visiting times) — €8.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaEntering the cathedral is free; some areas inside are paid | everyone | Paid: independent visit with audio guide during visiting times, catacombs, towers, cathedral museum. Dress code; men remove hats. Visits can be cut for services. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Check the cathedral calendar - services, rehearsals and weddings regularly cut visiting times.
- No large suitcases or trolley bags allowed; there is no luggage storage.
- Towers are a separate entrance (South Tower behind the tower opposite Stephansplatz 3).
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: St. Stephen's
Ticket & extrasVienna: Classical Concert at St. Stephen's Cathedral★★★★☆ 4.2 · 5.0k reviews1 - 1.5 hoursfrom €15
Timed-entry ticketVienna: St. Stephen's Cathedral & Dom Museum Wien Tickets★★★★☆ 4.4 · 2.3k reviewsfrom €29
Timed-entry ticketSt. Stephen Cathedral All inclusive ticket + Dom Museum Wien★★★★☆ 4.4 · 488 reviews2 hoursfrom €29
Timed-entry ticketSt. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna: Concert Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 192 reviews1 hoursfrom €25
Timed-entry ticketSt. Stephen's Cathedral: Classical Concerts Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 53 reviewsfrom €15
Timed-entry ticketSt. Stephen's Cathedral: Giant Organ Concerts Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 29 reviewsfrom €20
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
St. Stephen's ticket prices
| Independent visit of the cathedral interior (adult, during visiting times) — Paid ticket sold at the counter inside; children up to 14 €3. Entering the cathedral itself is free. | €8 |
| South Tower climb (343 steps to the Türmerstube) — Best view over Vienna; 9:00-19:00. | €8 |
| North Tower lift to the Pummerin bell — Lift instead of stairs. | €8 |
| Catacombs tour (guided only) | €8 |
| All-Inclusive ticket (interior + towers + catacombs + cathedral museum, 1 year) — Includes one child under 14 free per ticket. | €29 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 06:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 06:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 06:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 06:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 06:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 07:00–22:00 |
Church open Mon-Sat 6:00-22:00, Sundays and public holidays 7:00-22:00. Tourist visiting times Mon-Sat 9:00-11:30 and 13:00-16:30, Sun/holidays 13:00-16:30, subject to liturgical changes.
Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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FAQ
St. Stephen's: common questions
Is St. Stephen's free?
Entering the cathedral is free; some areas inside are paid. Otherwise the official ticket costs €8.
How much is a ticket to St. Stephen's?
Independent visit of the cathedral interior (adult, during visiting times) costs €8 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- stephanskirche.at/faq.php · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.