Timeline
15:43
Take tram 60 to Maurer Lange Gasse and walk up the hill. The green signs point the way, a 10-minute stroll. Arrive before the crowds settle in for the final moments.
15:58
Find a spot on the church grounds or the open air planetarium area. The architecture frames the sky beautifully as the golden light begins to fade.
16:28
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the woods below.
16:58
Stay for the blue hour. The contrast between the stark concrete of the church and the deepening sky is striking.
Local tip
Check the route for tram 60 if you are coming from the city center. The church is open Sat 14:00-20:00 and Sun and holidays 09:00-16:30. If you arrive after 16:30 on a Sunday, you may need to check if the grounds are accessible for sunset viewing.
Check before you go
- Verify tram 60 schedule.
- Check church opening hours for your specific date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).