Votivkirche, Vienna Votivkirche
Designed by architect Heinrich von Ferstel and built starting in 1853, the Votivkirche is a Gothic Revival Catholic parish and votive church made of Wöllersdorf limestone. This 99 m tall building is one of the 16 most looked-up sights in Austria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The church is 1 km from Vienna and 20 km from Vienna International Airport. It is located near several landmarks, such as the Vienna City Hall (0.5 km), the Austrian Parliament Building (0.8 km), and the Spanish Riding School (1.0 km). Heldenplatz and the Imperial Treasury are also within 1.1 km. Regarding the climate, July is the warmest month with an average high of 26 °C and low of 16 °C, while January is the coldest with an average high of 3 °C and low of -4 °C. Other average highs include 25 °C in August, 23 °C in June, 20 °C in May, 15 °C in April and October, 10 °C in March, and 8 °C in November. Rainfall is highest in June and July, at approximately 74 mm and 73 mm, while May has about 16 rainy days.
The church is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00, and Sunday from 09:00 to 13:00. The site does not provide wheelchair access.
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 | 32 | 34 | 47 | 41 | 68 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 65 | 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.
