Steffl, Department store and restaurant in Innere Stadt, Austria.
Steffl is a multi-story department store in Vienna's Innere Stadt that combines shopping with dining facilities. Its seventh-floor restaurant and bar overlook the rooftops and cityscape, including views toward Saint Stephen's Cathedral.
The building rose in the early twentieth century and became a shopping hub in Vienna's historic old town district. It has retained its importance as a central meeting place and retail destination throughout subsequent decades.
The name Steffl references the nearby Saint Stephen's Cathedral and connects the store to Vienna's religious and civic heritage. Visitors experience a blend of contemporary retail and traditional Austrian hospitality that defines the neighborhood's character.
A glass panoramic elevator takes visitors directly from Kärntner Strasse to the upper floors where the best views are found. The location is easily accessible on foot from Saint Stephen's Square and the surrounding shopping district.
The glass elevator itself is an architectural feature that makes the ascent an experience in its own right. This connection between the historic street and the modern lift creates a distinctive transition into the upper world.
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