Soviet War Memorial

Monument World War II memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers in Vienna

Vienna’s Soviet War Memorial in Schwarzenbergplatz commemorates Red Army soldiers killed in 1945; visitors come for wartime history, architecture and central location near Ringstraße landmarks.

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The Soviet War Memorial in Vienna is a commemorative monument that honors members of the Soviet armed forces who died during the actions to capture the city in 1945. It is part of Vienna’s collection of World War II memorials and stands as a reminder of the Red Army’s role in the final months of the war.

The memorial comprises figurative sculpture and a commemorative setting intended for wreath-laying and public remembrance. Its design and materials reflect mid-20th century commemorative practices and Soviet-era monument typology.

The memorial was erected in the immediate postwar period as part of Allied and Soviet commemorative activity in the city and has remained a focal point for official remembrance events related to 1945.

The monument stands on Schwarzenbergplatz, near the Belvedere area in central Vienna, within the urban fabric of the city.

  • Location and purpose: Located on Schwarzenbergplatz and dedicated to Soviet soldiers who fell during the 1945 Vienna offensive, it is one of several postwar monuments in the city.
Soviet War Memorial
48.1980, 16.3763
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How to Get to Soviet War Memorial #

The Soviet War Memorial in Vienna stands on Schwarzenbergplatz on the Ringstraße in central Vienna. The easiest public-transport access is Wien Mitte/Landstraße station (served by U‑bahn lines U3 and U4 and by S‑bahn services); from Wien Mitte it’s a 5-10 minute walk to Schwarzenbergplatz and the memorial.

By car the site is on the Ringstraße in the city centre with short local roads to nearby parking; it’s a short walk from many central hotels and attractions.

Tips for Visiting Soviet War Memorial #

  • Visit early in the morning or at dusk on weekdays to see the Schwarzenbergplatz Soviet War Memorial in relative quiet and to avoid nearby tourist flows around Belvedere Palace.
  • Approach the memorial from the Belvedere/Schwarzenbergplatz side and pause to read the explanatory plaques and names on the memorial - many visitors photograph the tank and statues but miss the inscriptions and context panels.
  • Be mindful and respectful while on site: it's a war memorial in an urban space (not a playground), and climbing on the tank or monuments is inappropriate and often prohibited.

Best Time to Visit Soviet War Memorial #

Best visited in spring or autumn for milder weather and fewer tourists, though the site is accessible year-round.

Spring
April-June · 8-20°C
Mild weather and moderate visitor numbers make spring a pleasant time to view the memorial and nearby central Vienna sites.
Summer
July-August · 18-28°C
Warm weather with higher numbers of tourists; expect more activity in central Vienna around major monuments.
Autumn/Winter
September-March · -2-15°C
Cooler and quieter months; winter can be cold but the memorial is accessible year-round and crowds are generally smaller.

Weather & Climate near Soviet War Memorial #

Climate

Soviet War Memorial's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° – 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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