Wiener Neustadt Cathedral

Church Neo-Gothic cathedral and city landmark in Wiener Neustadt

Wiener Neustadt’s cathedral sits on the town’s central square as a large ecclesiastical building with historic architecture; visitors attend services, view interior details and explore the old town nearby.

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Wiener Neustadt Cathedral is the principal historic church in the town of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria. The building has medieval origins and has undergone later architectural alterations.

The church occupies a central position in the town’s historic centre and combines elements from different periods as a result of rebuilding and renovation. It functions as a major parish and community church for Wiener Neustadt.

Over centuries the building has been adapted and restored, with Gothic and later interventions evident in its fabric; it remains an active religious, cultural and architectural landmark in the town. Conservation and local use continue to shape its appearance and maintenance.

The cathedral sits in the centre of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria, within the city’s historic core and near civic buildings and streets of the town.

  • Central location: Located at the heart of Wiener Neustadt's historic centre and visible from the adjacent main square and streets.
Wiener Neustadt Cathedral
Hauptplatz 1, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria
47.8150, 16.2428

How to Get to Wiener Neustadt Cathedral #

Wiener Neustadt is about 50 km south of Vienna. By train the regional ÖBB services run frequent connections from Vienna Hauptbahnhof (approximately 30-45 minutes). The cathedral is a short walk from Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof - follow signs into the town centre and the Hauptplatz.

Tips for Visiting Wiener Neustadt Cathedral #

  • Check mass times if wishing to attend a service; the cathedral is an active parish.
  • The cathedral sits in the pedestrian centre - combine a visit with the adjoining Hauptplatz and the Heidenreich gate.
  • Look for inscriptions and carved tombstones in German and Latin - they tell the town's Habsburg-era story.

Best Time to Visit Wiener Neustadt Cathedral #

The principal church of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria; an ecclesiastical and civic landmark with medieval and Baroque layers.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
April-June · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Flowering trees and light crowds; pleasant for walking the town.
Summer (Jul-Aug)
July-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmer days and more tourists; nearby medieval sites open for extended hours.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · -3-5°C (27-41°F)
Cold and atmospheric; the cathedral's interior feels particularly hushed on frosty mornings.

Weather & Climate near Wiener Neustadt Cathedral #

Climate

Wiener Neustadt Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (603 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 coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.4 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 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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