Vienna Islamic Centre Monument
Major mosque and Islamic cultural center in Vienna
The Vienna Islamic Centre houses a mosque, prayer halls and cultural facilities in the city. Visitors attend services, lectures or community events and note its 20th-century mosque architecture.
Vienna Islamic Centre at a Glance#
Website: https://www.islamischeszentrum.at/
Hours: Hours vary with prayer times and events (contact centre)
About Vienna Islamic Centre#
The Vienna Islamic Centre is an Islamic cultural and religious institution in Vienna, serving as a mosque and community centre for Muslims in the city. It is one of the main established Islamic centres in Austria and includes prayer space and facilities for religious and cultural events.
The centre provides regular prayer services and community activities and is used both for worship and as a local organizational hub. Architecturally it includes a main prayer hall designed to serve congregational needs and ancillary spaces for meetings and education.
The centre was built in the late 1970s and has since been an established focal point for Vienna’s Muslim communities, hosting religious observances and cultural programming. It has also been involved in interfaith and civic engagement within the city.
It is located within Vienna and is reachable by the city’s public transport network, serving residents and visitors in the metropolitan area.
- Establishment: Completed and opened in the late 1970s, the centre functions as one of Vienna’s principal Islamic cultural and religious institutions, with a mosque and community facilities.
How to Get to Vienna Islamic Centre#
Located in Vienna’s 22nd district; take the U2 metro to Donaumarina or the regional buses that serve the district. From central Vienna (Schottentor) expect a 25-35 minute public-transport journey.
Tips for Visiting Vienna Islamic Centre#
- Check the flyers on the noticeboard for community events; the centre hosts language classes and interfaith dialogues.
- Respect the prayer times - non-Muslim visitors should avoid visiting during Jum'ah (Friday prayer) unless invited.
- Photograph the exterior architecture but ask permission before photographing worshippers.
Best Time to Visit Vienna Islamic Centre#
Best visited outside of major prayer times; check the Islamic Centre's calendar for festivals and exhibitions.
Weather & Climate near Vienna Islamic Centre#
Vienna Islamic Centre's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (561 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° | 33 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 44 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 35 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
