Vienna's famous relationship with death, 'a schöne Leich', explained in 300 m2 under the old chapel of rest at the Central Cemetery: the funeral service, the history of Vienna's cemeteries and the 'Viennese cult of the dead' from the late 18th century to today.
- Address
- Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234 (Zentralfriedhof), 1110 Wien
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 10:00-16:00; closed Sat-Tue (special opening 1 Nov 10:00-18:00)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- EUR 9, reduced EUR 7; tour with entry EUR 18 (official site, 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Pair it with a long walk through the Zentralfriedhof above.
- The shop sells darkly humorous merchandise.
- Open only Wednesday to Friday.