Timeline
07:00
Arrive at the Gasometer plaza before the sun breaks the horizon. The four massive brick towers stand stark against the darkening sky. Find a spot near the edge of the complex where the view opens up to the west.
07:40
Watch the sunrise at 07:40. The golden light begins to hit the curved brick facades at 15:36, warming the industrial structure.
08:10
Walk to Altun Backshop for a fresh pastry and coffee. The bakery opens at 06:00, so it is ready and warm when you arrive.
08:30
Stroll through the Gasometer mall. The space is vast and largely empty, offering a quiet contrast to the busy city outside. You can grab a drink or just enjoy the scale of the interior.
Local tip
The bakery is open from 06:00, making it the perfect early stop. The mall is open during standard retail hours.
Check before you go
- Altun Backshop is open Mo-Su,PH 06:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).