Karlskirche
Karlskirche is a Catholic church building in the Wieden district of Vienna, Austria, featuring Baroque and Rococo architecture. It was designed by architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach and is dedicated to Charles Borromeo. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in Austria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and 25 °C. June, July, and August are also the rainiest months, with monthly rainfall levels between 72 mm and 74 mm. The church is located 1 km from the center of Vienna and 18 km from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Austria. Nearby sights include the Albertina, Imperial Crypt, and Belvedere, which are all 0.8 km away. The Austrian National Library and Ringstrasse are 1 km from the site and can be visited alongside the church.
The building's inception was in 1716 and it opened in 1737. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 18:00, and on Sundays and holidays from 12:00 to 17:45. Admission is €8 for adults and €4 for students, while children under 10 enter for free. The site does not have wheelchair access for visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 33 | 48 | 41 | 68 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 39 | 46 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
