Franziskanerplatz: A Charming Square in the Heart of Vienna

Getting There

• Public Transport - U-Bahn

  To reach Franziskanerplatz in 1010 Vienna using the U-Bahn, first find the nearest U-Bahn station. If you’re at Stephansplatz, board the U1 line (the red line) towards Reumannplatz. Travel for 1 stop and get off at Karlsplatz. Then transfer to the U4 line (the green line) towards Heiligenstadt. After 2 stops, get off at the station 'Karlsplatz' and follow the signs to the exit. Once you exit, head northeast on Opernring towards Kärntnertor Theater. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Franziskanerplatz.

• Tram

  If you prefer taking the tram, locate the nearest tram stop. If you are near the Ringstraße, take the tram line 1 or 2. For example, if you are at the Volkstheater, board tram line 1 towards Prater. Get off at the 'Karlsplatz' stop. From there, walk northeast towards Franziskanerplatz, which is just a short 5-minute walk from the tram stop.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Innere Stadt area, walking is a great option to reach Franziskanerplatz. From St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom), head west on Stephansplatz. Continue to the Graben street and walk straight until you reach Kohlmarkt. Turn left onto Kohlmarkt, and then take a right onto Bognergasse. Walk straight until you arrive at Franziskanerplatz. This route should take around 15 minutes.

• Bus

  To get to Franziskanerplatz by bus, find the nearest bus stop. From the Westbahnhof (West Train Station), take bus line 13A towards Penzing. Get off at the stop 'Karlsplatz'. After exiting the bus, walk northeast towards Franziskanerplatz, which is a 5-minute walk away.