Secession

In the location's words:

The Secession in Vienna is one of the most important addresses for contemporary art in Austria and at the same time a building that you will never forget once you have seen it. The golden dome made of laurel leaves, affectionately called "Krauthappel" by the Viennese, has stood out from the 4th district since 1898 and is a landmark of the city.

The exhibition building was designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich and was a statement from the very beginning. The Vienna Secession, founded by Gustav Klimt and other artists who had broken with the art establishment of their time, wanted to show art here that thought in new ways, made no compromises and did not care about conventions. This spirit can still be felt today.

Inside, you can expect a changing exhibition program with international contemporary artists, which regularly provides food for thought. The absolute highlight in the basement is Klimt's Beethoven Frieze, a 34-metre-long mural from 1902, which is on permanent display at the Secession and is one of the most important works of Viennese Art Nouveau. It is worth a visit for this alone.

The Secession is located directly on the Naschmarkt, close to the U4, Kettenbrückengasse stop, and is within easy walking distance of the Musiktheater an der Wien. Admission costs little and the impression lasts a long time.