Stephansdom Südturm — Attraction in Vienna

first, be prepared for a bit of a workout. there are 343 steps to the top. it's a tight, winding staircase, and it can feel a little cramped, especially when people are coming down at the same time. but don't let that stop you. it's part of the charm, feeling like you're climbing this ancient, medieval structure. ​the climb is definitely worth it. once you get to the top, the view is absolutely breathtaking. you're high above everything, and you get a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of vienna. you can see the whole city laid out before you, the colorful tiled roof of the cathedral from up close, and all the historic buildings stretching out in every direction. it's the perfect spot for taking photos. ​it cost 7 euros to go up, and it was a good price to pay for such an...

One long continuous Spiral climb but the views are amazing and worth every bead of sweat. Sunday morning and there was no queue so I took the plunge and did the climb. It’s one continuous spiral with no landing areas to stop or rest, but you do get occasional small windows with momentary glimpses of the incredible view and the surrounding rooftops. At the top is a large room with a vaulted ceiling and large open windows on four sides. And a very welcoming breeze! The views were so beautiful and you can see so much detail, both near and far. Such a beautiful vantage point and definitely...

Being in the center of the city, the view that you get from the Südturm is truly wonderful. The 343 steps are something to take into consideration though! What worried me the most was when people had to go down when we were going up (and viceversa) because it's really tight in there, so you gotta be careful and make sure there's enough space for two people on one step. But other than that, I enjoyed the workout! :D I love that you can really feel the togetherness with the other people in the same (sweaty) struggle as you at the top of...