Timeline
07:10
Arrive at Sankt Marxer Friedhof and find a quiet spot near the central path. The cemetery opens at 06:30, which is well before sunrise. Use this time to settle in and wait for the first light to hit the headstones.
07:40
Watch the sunrise. On January 15th, the sun rises at 07:40 and sets toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 15:36, but for this early plan, the rising sun at 07:40 provides the key moment.
08:00
Walk 11 minutes to Marx Restauration for a post-sunrise meal. This restaurant inside an old butchery serves modern Viennese food. It is a short walk from the cemetery and a natural place to start your day with a substantial breakfast or brunch.
08:40
Finish your meal and enjoy the free Wi-Fi if you need to check your messages or plan the rest of the day.
Local tip
The cemetery is open from 06:30 in winter. Arriving 30 minutes before sunrise ensures you have time to enter and find a good viewing spot without rushing.
Check before you go
- Sankt Marxer Friedhof is open from 06:30 to 18:00 in October-March and 06:30 to 20:00 in April-September.
- Sunrise on January 15 is at 07:40.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).