Schwedenplatz Square
Central Vienna square and major transport hub
Schwedenplatz sits on Vienna's Danube Canal as a major U‑Bahnhof interchange; visitors arrive for riverside walks, cafés and convenient access to the old city and nightlife along the canal.
Schwedenplatz at a Glance#
Address: Schwedenplatz, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Hours: Open 24 hours
About Schwedenplatz#
Schwedenplatz is a public square in central Vienna located on the bank of the Danube Canal and functions as a major urban transport interchange. It is one of the principal meeting points on the edge of the Innere Stadt district.
The area is a transport and commercial hub with the Schwedenplatz U-Bahn station serving U1 and U4, and several tram and bus lines meeting here. The square is lined with cafés, restaurants and small shops and provides direct canal-side access that makes it a popular waypoint for short walks and nightlife.
The name of the square refers to Sweden. Over time the site grew in importance as Vienna expanded and as tram and underground lines concentrated at this junction, making it a focal point for commuters and visitors alike.
Schwedenplatz sits in Vienna’s Innere Stadt on the southern bank of the Danube Canal, within the central city area and a short walk from other central landmarks.
- Transport: served by Vienna U-Bahn lines U1 and U4 at the Schwedenplatz station, plus multiple tram and bus routes
- When to go: best known for its waterside cafés, bars and restaurants along the Danube Canal in the evenings
How to Get to Schwedenplatz#
Take the Vienna U-Bahn to Schwedenplatz station (served by U1 and U4); the station opens directly onto the square at the Donaukanal in Vienna’s Innere Stadt. Schwedenplatz is in the city centre and is a short walk from surrounding central stops such as Stephansplatz.
Tips for Visiting Schwedenplatz#
- Visit early morning (before 9:00) or late evening to avoid peak commuter traffic - Schwedenplatz is a major U-Bahn/tram interchange and gets busiest during weekday rush hours.
- Use the U4 exit if you want immediate access to the Danube Canal promenade and waterside cafés; the U1 exits give quicker access into the inner-city streets toward Stephansplatz.
- Take a short riverside walk north along the Danube Canal from the square - many visitors pass straight through but miss the canal's graffiti art, bars and small viewpoints that are clustered a few minutes' walk away.
Best Time to Visit Schwedenplatz#
Best visited in late spring or early autumn for pleasant weather and fewer crowds around this central Vienna square.
Weather & Climate near Schwedenplatz#
Schwedenplatz'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 (587 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 35 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
