Freyung Passage
Freyung Passage
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Neighbourhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the centre. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
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- Herrengasse • 2 min walk
- Schottentor • 6 min walk
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,297 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Located just off Freyung is Freyung Passage ,it's part of the stunning Palais Ferstel.
This stunning glass covered arcade was named after the architect that designed the arcade namely Heinrich Von Ferstel in 1810.
The shopping outlets in this arcade are amongst some of the most chic and exclusive in the city ,even if you don't shop in here it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're near Freyung.
This stunning glass covered arcade was named after the architect that designed the arcade namely Heinrich Von Ferstel in 1810.
The shopping outlets in this arcade are amongst some of the most chic and exclusive in the city ,even if you don't shop in here it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're near Freyung.
Written 19 February 2023
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WWW-Wanderlust
Belgium1,264 contributions
Jul 2023
We stumbled about this passage when exploring Vienna and were pleansantly surprised by its gradneur and beauty. Worth a stroll!
The Freyung Passage, sometimes referred to as the Ferstel Passage, is an upscale arcade built by the Austrian architect Heinrich von Ferstel in 1860. At the end of the 1970s, the arcade was thoroughly renovated and over the following decade it came back to life as beautiful as ever.
There are luxury stores lining this gorgeous marble-clad passage with magnificent vaulted ceilings. In the center of the courtyard is a stunning six-meter high fountain. At the top of the fountain is a statue of the Donaunixen (Danube waternymph), with a fish in her hand.
The Freyung Passage, sometimes referred to as the Ferstel Passage, is an upscale arcade built by the Austrian architect Heinrich von Ferstel in 1860. At the end of the 1970s, the arcade was thoroughly renovated and over the following decade it came back to life as beautiful as ever.
There are luxury stores lining this gorgeous marble-clad passage with magnificent vaulted ceilings. In the center of the courtyard is a stunning six-meter high fountain. At the top of the fountain is a statue of the Donaunixen (Danube waternymph), with a fish in her hand.
Written 26 July 2023
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carlesterraza
Teia, Spain437 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Although it is not a city where these types of passages are particularly prominent (the bar of Paris and London is very high), the Freyung could compete. It is not very large or overflowing with activity, but architecturally it is a gem. Very interesting to rest from the summer sun having a drink on one of its elegant terraces.
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Written 23 September 2024
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Daniel C
Montevideo, Uruguay194 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The beautiful Café Central building houses this passage that is worth a visit. Beautiful gallery with shops, restaurants and cafes. Don't forget to sneak over to the Café Central boutique on Herren Street between the café and gallery entrances.
Written 1 October 2023
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Delph-Nina
Paris, France774 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
A very pretty gallery which crosses the Palais Ferstel, it houses some elegant boutiques. Very pleasant to stop by during your walk in town, especially to reach the Café Central. You can discover the Ondines fountain in the interior courtyard. Outside, admire the Renaissance-style architecture of the Palace.
Written 26 December 2023
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,441 contributions
Aug 2020
What can I say ... Vienna is one of those places where you can't take a few steps without stepping into/upon something interesting. The "Ferstel" (Freyung) passage is one of those ... So here it is:
- location - situated in the Ferstel Palace - that says something already about the place - one end in the direction of the Hof (close to Cafe Central - one of the most famous coffee shops in Vienna - and in the world I would say) and the other one in the Freyung - a triangular square with plenty of things to be seen.
- what you can find here - shops - high end shops , so visiting and walking around is free but if you are into shopping it can turn in a few minutes in a very expensive visit... just saying.
- cafe's and small restaurants are also to be found here.
- the "Danube fountain"
Plus for those of you into architecture , for sure you will appreciate the building itself and the decoration - it is such a great place.
- location - situated in the Ferstel Palace - that says something already about the place - one end in the direction of the Hof (close to Cafe Central - one of the most famous coffee shops in Vienna - and in the world I would say) and the other one in the Freyung - a triangular square with plenty of things to be seen.
- what you can find here - shops - high end shops , so visiting and walking around is free but if you are into shopping it can turn in a few minutes in a very expensive visit... just saying.
- cafe's and small restaurants are also to be found here.
- the "Danube fountain"
Plus for those of you into architecture , for sure you will appreciate the building itself and the decoration - it is such a great place.
Written 16 August 2020
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travellerfromatown
Allentown, PA2,896 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Keep your eye out for this lovely space located near Cafe Central. Lovely decorations at Christmas with the bonus of live music.
Written 12 January 2020
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Ernest P
8 contributions
Aug 2019
Freyung Passage, part of the Palais Ferstel in Vienna, is the creation of architect Heinrich von Ferstel (1860). Nowadays, a shopping arcade, it enchants the eye with its exquisite architecture, inner fountain and elaborate lighting.
Written 5 October 2019
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,297 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Located in the stunning Freyung Square is Freyung Passage ,part of the beautiful Palais Ferstel in the Herregasse neighbourhood, the arcade with its beautiful glass covered roof and named after the architect who designed the arcade namely Heinrich Von Ferstel in 1810 ,some of shopping outlets here are the most expensive in Vienna but I suppose such an exclusively location ensures prohibitive prices for your average shopper but theres a nice cafe in the arcade to enjoy a coffee and chill out,its a lovely little diversion from the busy and popular square and is most definitely well worth checking out if your in Freyung Square.
Written 5 June 2019
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Cammy13
Ayrshire, UK140 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Lovely passageway, housing the most amazing chocolate shop!
An architectural jewel in the middle of Vienna in a smaller version of the Parisienne or London passages.
Well worth a visit!
An architectural jewel in the middle of Vienna in a smaller version of the Parisienne or London passages.
Well worth a visit!
Written 30 September 2018
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