Maria-Theresien-Platz

Maria-Theresien-Platz is a public square in central Vienna, Austria, notable for the large monument to Empress Maria Theresa and the pair of grand museums that face each other on the square. It sits within the Ringstrasse cultural district and is a regular gathering point for museum visitors.

The plaza provides open space, pathways and formal planting between the two museum buildings, and is used for photography, resting between visits and occasional public events. The central Maria Theresa monument is a prominent feature and popular photographic subject.

The square was laid out in the late 19th century as part of Vienna’s Ringstrasse development and remains part of the city’s museum quarter, adjacent to the MuseumsQuartier and within short walking distance of central transit stops.

Maria-Theresien-Platz is located on the Ringstrasse in the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum.

Framing museums: The square is framed by the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum, with a large monument to Empress Maria Theresa at its center, making it a focal point for museum visitors.

How to Get to Maria-Theresien-Platz #

Maria‑Theresien‑Platz is in central Vienna on the Ringstraße between the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches museums. The U2 line serves MuseumsQuartier station - exit there and it’s a 1-5 minute walk to the square. Several Ring trams (including lines 1 and 2) stop on the Ring near Burgring; from those tram stops the square is a 2-5 minute walk.

If you drive, approach via the Ringstraße (B1) but expect limited parking; the area is best reached by U-Bahn/tram from central Vienna stations.

Tips for Visiting Maria-Theresien-Platz #

Visit at first light for photos of the Maria-Theresien monument and the façades of the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches Museums before tour groups arrive.
Plan to cross the square between museum visits-many visitors focus on one museum and miss the sculptural details and reliefs on the opposite building façades and the smaller planted corners of the plaza.
If you want fewer people in photos, avoid weekend midday hours when guided tours and school groups concentrate on the square.

Best Time to Visit Maria-Theresien-Platz #

The best time for Maria‑Theresien‑Platz is late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather and easier movement around central Vienna, with winter offering festive markets.

Summer (peak outdoor season)

June-August · 18-28°C

Warm weather is ideal for strolling the square and nearby museum courtyards, but central Vienna is busier with tourists.

Spring/Autumn (pleasant & less crowded)

April-May, September-October · 8-18°C

Comfortable temperatures for walking between sights; fewer crowds than midsummer.

Winter (festive)

December-February · 0-5°C

Cold weather, but the square is atmospheric during the Christmas market season - expect holiday crowds and seasonal stalls.

Weather & Climate near Maria-Theresien-Platz #

Climate

Maria-Theresien-Platz'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 (596 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 52 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

-2° – 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 (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 5°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 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 (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 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 (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

3.5 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

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.1 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 (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 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 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

73 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 (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°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 (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 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 (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 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

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

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