Religious Building · Vienna, Austria
St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. Built 1137.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1137 |
| Height | Height: 136.44 m |
| Coordinates | 48.2085° N, 16.3730° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna is known for
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
About St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl.
History
By the middle of the 12th century, Vienna had become an important municipal centre, and the four existing churches, including only one parish church, no longer met the town's religious needs. In 1137, Bishop of Passau Reginmar and Margrave Leopold IV signed the Treaty of Mautern, which referred to Vienna as a civitas for the first time and transferred St. Peter's Church to the Diocese of Passau.
Planning a visit? Visit the official St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) · Vienna, Austria · 11.3 miles away
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) · Bratislava, Slovakia · 38.8 miles away
- Graz Airport (GRZ) · Feldkirchen bei Graz, Austria · 94.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna?
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
Where is St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna located?
St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna is in Vienna, Austria. Its coordinates are 48.2085° N, 16.3730° E.
How do I get to St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna?
The nearest town is Vienna, and the nearest airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 10.7 miles away (straight line).
When was St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna built?
St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna was built 1137.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen's_Cathedral,_Vienna — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5943 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://stephanskirche.at/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.