Madame Tussauds Vienna

Madame Tussauds Vienna is a wax museum in the Leopoldstadt district featuring over 90 carefully handcrafted figures of celebrities, historical personalities, and cultural figures from Austria and around the world. The figures display recognizable faces from entertainment, sports, history, and culture in realistic presentations.

The Vienna location opened in 2011 as an expansion of the internationally established Madame Tussauds chain, which was originally founded in London. The Austrian branch brought the wax figure exhibition concept to the capital.

The museum displays wax figures of Austrian personalities such as Mozart, Klimt, and Freud alongside international entertainment stars. Visitors can interact with these figures and take photos, making the collection a hands-on part of the experience.

The museum is easily accessible in central Vienna and tends to be crowded on weekends and school holidays. It is best to visit early in the day or on quieter weekdays to view and photograph the figures more comfortably.

A special exhibition features a wax figure of Empress Elisabeth with a modern tattoo interpretation that creates an unexpected contrast to her historical appearance. This surprising depiction makes the figure one of the most talked-about in the museum.

Location: Vienna

Location: Leopoldstadt

Inception: 2011

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Madame Tussauds

Website: https://madametussauds.com/wien

GPS coordinates: 48.21744,16.39648

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44