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Sunset

Sunset at the Longest Housing Complex

See Vienna’s massive Karl Marx-Hof bathed in evening light, then unwind with a drink nearby.

Best time: 15:36About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:27

    Mayer am Pfarrplatz

    Grab a glass of wine at the Heuriger garden of Mayer am Pfarrplatz. The traditional winery has been operating since 1683 and offers a relaxed atmosphere to start your evening.

  2. 15:57

    Karl Marx-Hof

    Walk to the Karl Marx-Hof. This 1.1 km long public housing complex is the world's longest contiguous one. Arrive early to find a good spot along the facade to watch the light change.

  3. 16:27

    Karl Marx-Hof

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the historic architecture. This is the peak moment for photographs and quiet appreciation.

  4. 16:42

    Pfarrwirt

    End the evening at the Pfarrwirt restaurant, operated by the same winery. Housed partly in a 12th-century building known as the 'Beethoven House', it is a perfect place to digest your thoughts and enjoy a meal.

Local tip

The walk from the winery to the housing complex takes about 12 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to explore the grounds of the Karl Marx-Hof before the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Mayer am Pfarrplatz is open Mon-Sat 16:00-closing and Sun 12:00-closing.
  • Pfarrwirt is open daily 12:00-24:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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