One of the largest squares of the old town, between Am Hof and the Schottenstift, lined with city palaces. The name probably comes from the exemption of the Scottish (Irish) monastery's precinct from city jurisdiction; it has been used for the whole square since 1710. The Austria fountain designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler dates from 1846.
- Address
- Freyung, 1010 Wien
- Hours
- Public square, always open
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk through the Ferstel passage in Palais Ferstel (Freyung 2).
- The Bank Austria Kunstforum and the Constitutional Court occupy the former Creditanstalt building at No. 8.
- In Advent the Old Viennese Christmas market fills the square.