Gedenktafel für Josef Stalin

The memorial at Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 30 is a bronze plaque with a portrait relief and German inscription mounted on a building facade in the Meidling district. It displays the craftsmanship typical of commemorative metalwork from that era.

The plaque was installed in December 1949 by the Communist Party of Austria to mark Stalin's 70th birthday and a previous stay at this address. A second memorial was added in 2012 to acknowledge victims of Stalin's rule.

The plaque marks a moment when communist organizations in the West could still openly honor political leaders. It shows how different nations have chosen to reckon with their Cold War past.

The plaque is located on the exterior of an occupied building and is easily visible from the street without special access requirements. Visitors can view it at any time without restrictions.

This memorial installed west of the Iron Curtain is unusual, as open tributes to Soviet leaders became rare after 1945. It provides insight into Vienna's position within the Soviet occupation zone during that period.

GPS coordinates: 48.18413,16.32290

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43