Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the base of Hermannskogel. The Habsburgerwarte tower opens at 10:00 on Sundays in the summer season. This is the best time to start your climb before the midday heat or crowds build up.
10:45
Climb the 27-meter tower. You will need to pay the €1 entry fee. From the top, you get a panoramic view of Vienna and the surrounding countryside. Remember that the tower is only open on weekends in the summer (April to October).
11:45
Descend and take a break. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity for this specific route, bring your own water and snacks. Use this time to rest your legs and enjoy the fresh air at the highest point in the city.
Local tip
The access route involves taking bus 38A to Cobenzel and then a 1-hour walk. Check the bus schedule in advance as the walk is substantial. The tower is closed outside of April-October weekends.
Check before you go
- The Habsburgerwarte is only open on Saturdays from 13:00-18:00 and Sundays from 10:00-17:00 between April and October.
- The walk from Cobenzel takes about 1 hour. Ensure you have comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring water and snacks as there are no facilities at the top.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).