• Memorial Against War & Fascism - A compelling sculpture ensemble dedicated to the victims of the Nazi regime. It features the kneeling street washing figure, a poignant reminder of the public humiliation faced by Jews in 1938.
• Vienna State Opera - This renowned opera house, heavily bombed in 1945, was rebuilt as a symbol of peace. It stands as a testament to the cultural purges and the physical devastation of the war.
• Akademie der bildenden Kunste - The art academy where Adolf Hitler was twice denied admission as a student. This rejection led him into a life of poverty and resentment in Vienna, influencing his antisemitic views.
• Burggarten - A tranquil park that was once the Emperor’s private garden. It provides a path to the Hofburg and a moment of calm before encountering the site of the 1938 Anschluss speech.
• Heldenplatz - The historic square where Hitler proclaimed the Anschluss in 1938 to a massive cheering crowd. It is central to the discussion about Austria’s role in the Nazi regime.
• Memorial for the Victims of Nazi Military Justice - A contemporary ‘X’ shaped monument honoring soldiers who refused to fight for Hitler. It pays tribute to deserters and conscientious objectors executed as traitors.
• Ballhausplatz - The government seat where Chancellor Dollfuss was assassinated by Nazis in 1934. It was here that the Austrian government surrendered to Hitler in March 1938.
• Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial - A concrete memorial known as the Nameless Library, dedicated to the 65,000 Austrian Jews murdered in the Holocaust. It stands as a silent, sealed archive of lost lives.
• Stadttempel - The only synagogue in Vienna to survive the ‘Night of Broken Glass’ in 1938. Concealed behind a residential facade, it escaped the flames that destroyed 93 other synagogues.
• Niemals Vergessen fuer die Opfer der Gestapo - The site of the former Gestapo headquarters in Vienna. A memorial stone honors the victims of political persecution and the resistance fighters who suffered here.

• Audio Guide App
• Audio and Writing in different Languages

• Headphones

How It Works

This is a self-guided audio tour, eliminating the need for a human tour guide. Utilize your own smartphone to navigate and listen. There’s no need to download an app—simply click the access link provided in your ticket to start immediately. The tour covers free public attractions, so no entrance tickets are required or included.

Uncover Vienna’s Darkest Chapter

Delve into a challenging yet essential segment of Vienna’s history. This meticulously researched audio tour highlights the remnants of World War II and the epicenters of Nazi authority. Gain a profound understanding of the Jewish community’s persecution and the erosion of democracy. Experience the catastrophic events of 1938 at their original locations, allowing for personal reflection and learning at your own pace.

Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours walking, 40 minutes audio
• Stops: 10
• Start: Albertinaplatz
• End: Morzinplatz
• Languages: EN, DE, SK, FR, ES, IT

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.