Vienna Central Cemetery, Vienna, Austria

Visit duration: 1 hr 30 min Editorial visit time estimate

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Vienna Central Cemetery

The Vienna Central Cemetery (Wiener Zentralfriedhof) is one of the largest cemeteries in the world by number of interred and the best known of Vienna's nearly 50 cemeteries. Its name reflects its importance, not its location: it lies on the southern outskirts in the district of Simmering. The city decided to found a large new cemetery in 1863, expecting strong population growth, and chose the flat site in Simmering in 1869. According to the Vienna Tourist Board it opened in 1874 and covers around two square kilometres.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

What's inside

The cemetery holds many graves of honour of world-famous musicians, among them Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven, as well as Falco and Udo Jürgens; Falco's grave is one of the most visited. The tomb of Johann Strauss II carries a bat for Die Fledermaus and a waltzing couple. The cemetery church of St. Karl Borromäus is one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau churches in Vienna, and arcade tombs, mausoleums and unusual monuments give the grounds a special atmosphere.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

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Common questions

Who is buried at the Vienna Central Cemetery?

Its graves of honour include Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Falco and Udo Jürgens.

Where is the Vienna Central Cemetery?

Not in the centre: it is on Vienna's southern outskirts, in the district of Simmering.

Where it is

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