St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna Church
Baroque church in Vienna with historic interior
Vienna's St. Francis of Assisi Church presents late-19th/early-20th ecclesiastical architecture and regular Masses; visitors attend services or short concerts and note its place in local parish life.
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna at a Glance#
Address: St. Francis of Assisi Church (Franziskanerkirche), Vienna, Austria
About St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#
St. Francis of Assisi Church (Franz-von-Assisi-Kirche) is a Roman Catholic church on Mexikoplatz in Vienna’s 2nd district, Leopoldstadt.
Constructed around the turn of the 20th century as a jubilee church to commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph I, it is notable for its prominent siting on Mexikoplatz and its late-19th/early-20th-century ecclesiastical design.
The church serves a parish congregation and is visible from nearby bridges and riverside approaches, making it a local landmark on the city’s northeastern approaches to the central districts.
Located on Mexikoplatz, the church stands close to the Danube and the Reichsbrücke transport corridor.
- Jubilee church: Built as a jubilee church around the turn of the 20th century and commonly known in Vienna as the Kaiser-Jubiläumskirche.
How to Get to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#
Located in Vienna’s municipal districts, the church is reachable by local tram and bus lines and is walkable from nearby U-Bahn stations depending on the exact address in Döbling or adjacent districts.
Tips for Visiting St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#
- Attend a weekday service to hear the church's choir and to see the interior used as intended.
- The church is in Vienna's 19th district - combine with a visit to nearby Döbling wine taverns (Heuriger) for a full local evening.
Best Time to Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#
The church is accessible year-round; check local service times for concerts or liturgies.
Weather & Climate near St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna'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 (576 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 30 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 34 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 70 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° - 20° | 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° | 45 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
