Mexikoplatz, Vienna

Name: Mexikoplatz
Address: Mexikoplatz 20, Vienna, Austria

#221 among attractions in Vienna

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Mexikoplatz is a square in the Austrian capital Vienna. It is located in the city's 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, near the banks of the Danube, on the southwestern end of the Reichsbrücke, which links Leopoldstadt with Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 166 m a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°13'26"N, 16°24'15"E

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Mexikoplatz 20LeopoldstadtVienna Austria

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Mexikoplatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurstelprater, Donauturm, Hundertwasserhaus, Trabrennbahn Krieau.

~950 mS
Amusement, Amusement park
Wurstelprater, Vienna
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Wurstelprater, colloquially known simply as Prater, is an iconic amusement park that has been delighting visitors for centuries. Established as a public leisure space in the second half of the 18th century, the park features an...
1.9 kmN
Iconic tower with observation terrace
Donauturm, Vienna
30 min walk • Rising above the Vienna skyline, the Donauturm (Danube Tower) stands as a testament to modern engineering and a major landmark of Austria's vibrant capital. This towering structure reaches an impressive height of 252 meters, making it one of the tallest towers in...
2 kmS
Architecture
Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna
32 min walk • The Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This residential building complex stands out from the traditional cityscape with its vibrant colors, organic forms, and lush greenery.
1.8 kmSE
Sport venue, Sport
Trabrennbahn Krieau, Vienna
28 min walk • Trabrennbahn Krieau is a horse racing track in Leopoldstadt district, Vienna. It was opened in 1878. The old grandstand and a tower for officials were finished in 1913.
~120 mNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the St. Francis of Assisi Church stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a site that attracts visitors with its stunning design and serene ambiance.
1.9 kmNW
Museum
Bezirksmuseum Brigittenau, Vienna
31 min walk • District Museum Brigittenau is a local museum in Brigittenau a district of Vienna, Austria / EU. It is located at the address Dresdner Straße 79.
2 kmSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Art Fakes, Vienna
32 min walk • The Museum of Art Fakes is a museum of faked and forged artworks that opened in Vienna, Austria in 2005. This small, privately run museum in the Landstraße district is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking world.
1.6 kmSW
Art museum focusing on Hundertwasser
KunstHausWien, Vienna
26 min walk • The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum in the Landstraße district houses the world's only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works, and also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists.
1.1 kmSW
Public park with iconic giant wheel
Prater, Vienna
18 min walk • The Prater is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. The Wurstelprater, an amusement park that is often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.
1.1 kmSW
Square
Praterstern, Vienna
18 min walk • Praterstern is a major square in the Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, Austria. The square features the column to Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff. Located and named after it are the Wien Praterstern railway station, and the connecting Praterstern, on lines U1 and U2.
~630 mNE
Bridge
Reichsbrücke, Vienna
10 min walk • The Reichsbrücke is a major bridge in Vienna, linking Mexikoplatz in Leopoldstadt with the Donauinsel in Donaustadt across the Danube.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mexikoplatz?

Nearby attractions include St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna (2 min walk), Donauinsel, Vienna (6 min walk), Reichsbrücke, Vienna (10 min walk), Madame Tussauds Wien, Vienna (15 min walk).

How to get to Mexikoplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mexikoplatz:

Bus

Lassallestraße • Lines: 11A, 11B (3 min walk)
Vorgartenstraße • Lines: 11A, 11B, N25 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vorgartenstraße • Lines: U1 (4 min walk)
Messe-Prater • Lines: U2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Krakauer Straße • Lines: O (13 min walk)
Bruno-Marek-Allee • Lines: O (16 min walk)

Train

Wien Praterstern (17 min walk)
Prater Hauptbahnhof (18 min walk)