Karlsplatz Square in Vienna: photos, reviews

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Karlsplatz is one of the most famous landmarks of Vienna. It got its name from the Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church), located in the south-eastern part of the square. Besides the church, the square is home to the Technical University, the Vienna Museum, and the Künstlerhaus with an exhibition center and cinema. There are also two pavilions from the former Vienna railway and monuments to the composer Johannes Brahms, the sewing machine inventor Josef Madersperger, and the inventor of the screw propeller Josef Ressel, after whom a park in the square is named, by the way. Every November, one of the best Christmas markets in Vienna opens here, where craftsmen display their goods, and in the evenings, magicians and jugglers perform.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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Oper

Tram stop 210 m walk

Karlsplatz U

Bus stop 91 m walk

Bösendorferstraße

Tram stop 117 m walk

Vienna (Karlsplatz)

Bus stop 128 m walk

4.4

based on 2,153 reviews

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4.4/5 2,153 reviews

A Alfalasi

While Karlsplatz Station may not impress much beyond its historic façades unless there are exhibitions inside (which wasn’t the case during our summer visit) it’s still a very convenient and safe hub. The Vienna U-Bahn (Untergrundbahn meaning “underground train”) is a highly efficient system — clean, reliable, and well connected. That said, it’s not the easiest to navigate if you don’t speak German. Luckily, ChatGPT was our translator and tourist guide throughout the trip which made a huge difference. Having a McDonald’s and Starbucks right at the station was also a bonus for us as a family, super convenient when we needed a quick bite or coffee. Even though both spots were always busy, the service stayed friendly and fast every time we visited.

Dan Maarek

A superb work of architecture. It's the very essence of Viennese architecture. As you stroll through the city center and probably walk to the Karlskirche, you'll pass by it. I highly recommend stopping and taking the time to appreciate it. Look at the photos.

rosa bCanut

Estació important per a que el Kaiser puges al tren, nomes feta servir doa cops, pero joia del modernisme, esta una mica deixada

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Karlsplatz Square in Vienna

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