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Ankeruhr

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

Elaborate, historic clock with copper accents & figures that move around on the hour. People often mention clock, figures, Vienna, time, music, noon, hour, minutes, historical, interesting,


Address

Hoher Markt 10-11, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website

www.visitingvienna.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (10.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: (Labour Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: clock (76) figures (34) Vienna (32) time (29) music (23) noon (18) hour (18) minutes (17) historical (15) interesting (14)
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  • 4/5 michelle g. 8 months ago on Google • 169 reviews
    Came here at noon for the full rotation show. It was late by about 10min to start so don't be too discouraged if it doesn't start on time. It was built by an insurance company originally to remind people about time passing and that they should get life insurance. I like the view a bit further (on other side of street) so your neck can be a bit more comfortable when viewing.the whole roatation took about 20min.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christina H. 10 months ago on Google • 497 reviews
    Large Art Nouveau clock that shows 12 historical figures moving across it every hour. It plays music from different composers every hour so we came at 2pm and it was underwhelming and also 5 mins behind.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Indip J. 8 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    It was commissioned by an insurance company and that’s what it has symbolism of life and death around the clock. The music playing is actually a recording since the original organ was damaged around the First World War due to vandalism. Nevertheless it is worth watching the figurines passing by which are ordered chronologically. If there are not too many cars or street sweeping machines passing underneath the music is quite pleasurable even though it is only a recorded piece.
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  • 5/5 Michael A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A lot has changed in Vienna! But the city center is always worth a trip! (Original) Es hat sich viel verändert in Wien! Aber die Innenstadt ist immer einen Ausflug wert!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rovena S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see when you’re in Vienna. Is very small and you can just go under it and not notice, since Vienna is all amazing. Put it on the check list so you don’t forget about.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David van O. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful timepiece, in my opinion comparable to the astronomical clock in Prague. When you're here, make sure to check underneath the clock as well, here is some beautiful stone art hidden!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Luc H. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a very different clock with its strange mechanism. It’s something to see whilst walking around . It is the oldest part of Vienna. The Roman’s already had buildings erected here. At the top of the clock is a small child whilst on the right is death… time always moves towards it for all.
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  • 4/5 Niveditha V. 10 months ago on Google
    The Ankeruhr is a bridge-like connection between the two parts of the building of the Ankerhof, it spans the alley farmers' market . This "clock bridge" has a span of ten meters and a height of 7.5 meters; the clock itself is four meters in diameter. The bridge is supported by four figural consoles, on which Adam and Eve are shown at the front and angels and devils at the back. Above the clock is a sun disc flanked by a child with a butterfly as an allegory for life, and an hourglass as a symbol for death - symbolism significant for an insurance company. In the dark, the clock is illuminated by headlights. The clock is designed as a linear clock, in which a figure slides over a scale for an hour using a chain drive and is then replaced by the next figure. The hour is given as Roman numerals above the figure, the minutes can be read on the scale. The figures are between 2.6 and 2.8 meters high and made of embossed copper. Franz Matsch personally selected them. A sonorous chime sounds every full hour. At 12 o'clock all twelve figures (groups) pass by, accompanied by a piece of music that goes with the figure, originally from a mechanical organ with 800 pipes, today as a digital sound reproduction. The order of appearance of the characters corresponds to the historical sequence.
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  • 4/5 Lyra L. 4 months ago on Google • 229 reviews
    We came here right at 12:00 to catch the show but waited for 20mins and nothing showed up. We ended up leaving without seeing any movements of the clock.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor F. 3 years ago on Google
    This clock was built between 1911 and 1917 after the plans of the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau design which was popular during the early 20th century. It forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each accompanied by music from its era. On the wall below the Anker Clock is a board which details which of the figures you will see at various hours of the day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Giuosuè Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This Art Nouveau art clock was created by the painter and sculptor Franz Matsch and was built between 1911 and 1914 ......... Over the bridge-shaped clock they move within twelve hours as many figures, single or in pairs, drawn from the history of Vienna, which pass in front of the ancient coat of arms of Vienna. Every day, at 12 noon, a parade of all the figures with relative music of the time in the background. - During Advent every day at 5 and 6 pm Christmas carols. (Original) Quest'orologio d'arte in stile liberty fu creato dal pittore e scultore Franz Matsch e fu costruito fra 1911 e 1914.........Al di sopra dell'orologio a forma di ponte si muovono nell'arco di dodici ore altrettante figure, singole o in coppia, tratte dalla storia di Vienna, le quali passano davanti all'antico stemma di Vienna. Ogni giorno, alle ore 12, sfilata di tutte le figure con relativa musica dell'epoca in sottofondo. - Durante l'Avvento tutti i giorni alle ore 17 e 18 canti natalizi.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Μιχάλης �. 2 years ago on Google
    There is nothing special happening at 2 or 3 or 4 o'clock etc. All the magic happens at 12 noon time! All the figures come out at that time and different music is played for each individual figure. So while scheduling, plan to visit this place at 12pm sharp and you won't regret it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Hani H. 7 months ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Ankeruhr Clock is located on Vienna's Hoher Market it is musical clock, it is one of the interesting attractions, it has been built between 1911 and 1914. You can see four faces showing Adam and Eve at the front and an angel and the devil at the back.

  • 3/5 emile v. 3 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Beautiful clock, but I noticed it sometimes work and sometimes it doesn't. so check before hand before waiting. I might have missed the memo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Davide P. 5 years ago on Google
    It's something really suggestive, I've never seen something like that anywhere. By walking through the street you'll notice it immediately because you'll find crowd of people staring beneath it. The architecture of the clock is fascinating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hi (Original) Ahoj
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monika H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice music for about 20 minutes from the wonderful anchor clock. One of the highlights in the city. (Original) Sehr schöne Musik ca. 20 Min. lang von der wunderbaren Ankeruhr. Eines der Highlights in der Stadt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First district always has a special atmosphere .... (Original) Erster Bezirk hat immer eine besondere atmosphäre....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon A. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting place but don't spend the extra crown to ride the lift/elevator. The walk is for most people very easily done.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mansi S. 2 years ago on Google
    such a wonderful creation, I was awed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agg D. 2 years ago on Google
    Ankeruhr Clock is a truly magnificent attraction less than 5 minutes from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Every hour different figures move with the passage of time. However, at 12 noon it becomes something shocking for about 10 minutes, all the figures appear one by one along with a sound background!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marin “SayanMk” K. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome detail, quite interesting and not too far away from the other attractions
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Orestis -. 10 months ago on Google
    The Ankeruhr is a large music box located on the Hoher Markt in Vienna's Old Town. The Art Nouveau skyway was built to join two buildings of the former life insurance and pension company "Der Anker". The clock, in addition to the time, shows twelve historical figures who pass through it once every twelve hours. All the figures come from different eras and each has its own piece of music. At 12 noon all the figures parade together with music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marlon R. 3 months ago on Google • 139 reviews New
    Very interesting clock with stunning design, the characters change every hour, worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Samantha H. 3 months ago on Google • 90 reviews New
    My mom and I were crazy lucky and happened to be walking through the plaza near this on the way to something else right at Noon so we caught the show. Very cool and fun thing to see :) if you have time or are in the area, I would drop by before going to grab lunch (I recommend Restaurant Gutenberg down the street for traditional stuff like Schnitzel and Goulash).

  • 5/5 Funda B. 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Veeeery old clock to visit but the parade at 12:00 o’clock was both late and a little disappointing. Nevermind and give a chance if you are in Vienna because you will go to old town anyways.

  • 5/5 Evelina P. 3 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Go at 12 noon to see and hear all 12 figures go around. It takes about 10 minutes for the full circle so be prepared to enjoy some good music and historic figures. One of our favorite places!

  • 5/5 Reppeti 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing proof of genious human engineering.

  • 4/5 ody m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice historical place. The "show" starts at 12:00 and it's nice to see the figures changing one after another while music plays in the background. It's interesting to read the same time some info about each figure.

  • 4/5 Jo T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice to see. Be aware that jou visit this place at each full hour. You can see all figures at 12:00 o'clock

  • 5/5 Stewart M. 4 years ago on Google
    Never have I been more moved by a clock. I held on to the minute hand for dear life, as it thrust me into the air at a blistering pace. My family watched in fear, but there was no danger. The clock understood me, and I it. Would go again.

  • 4/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google
    The Anker Clock is a decorative clock in Hoher Markt of Vienna. It’s a very Austrian Secessionist design in the mold of Gustav Klimt, even if not, then it’s a pretty clock to look at. As clocks go, it has a straightforward way of presenting the time by simply reading the hours and quarters which are spotted by a moving rod. There’s a special mechanical presentation at 12pm, but sadly I missed it. This clock is worth a look if in the Hoher Markt area as there are also several monuments, museums and other attractions close by.

  • 5/5 Бейбик �. 4 years ago on Google
    Great historical place. Be sure to come here by 12:00. An interesting action takes place on the watch and various well-known classical compositions are performed.

  • 4/5 Linda P. 4 years ago on Google
    At 12pm the clock has a show for about 15minutes. The show consists of all the figures making a round tour, giving you the chance to see the 12 figures at once instead of by the hour. It isn't really much of a show, but if you've got time to kill, you can come buy and watch it. If you want to have a good spot, come around 11:45 for a better view, unless you dont mind having many people in front of you.

  • 5/5 Jelena M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful monument.. on special hours it plays beautiful classical music.. definitely worth visiting

  • 5/5 Cho G. 4 years ago on Google
    There are so many tourist near here. You can visit there without any problem. The clock is good and have old history.

  • 4/5 Bla Bla B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's nice to watch all the figures moving one by one but it bits slow. Otherwise if you are there at the right time then it is interesting to watch.

  • 4/5 K D. 3 years ago on Google
    Die Ankeruhr steht in jedem Reiseführer und somit konnten wir nicht widerstehen, ihr einen Besuch abzustatten. Sie ist nett anzusehen, also biegt kurz in die Seitenstraße ab und schaut euch die Spieluhr an.

  • 2/5 Holger 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Boring.... (Original) Langweilig....

  • 4/5 Antonella R. 3 years ago on Google
    Un orologio in pieno centro di Vienna, in stile liberty, che ogni giorno alle 12 in punto fa sfilare 12 personaggi famosi austriaci. Il tutto avviene in 10 minuti accompagnando la sfilata con musica dell'epoca. Se vi trovate in centro andate a vederlo.

  • 1/5 Rodrigo Muñoz B. 3 years ago on Google
    Aparte de que no va en hora, la movilidad de los muñecos se resume en moverse 1 cm cada minuto. No pasa nada especial en las horas en punto siquiera.

  • 4/5 Mabell Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Escondido en un rincón de una plaza, pero muy bonito de ver.

  • 5/5 Fikret A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazed how people watch only the front part of the Clock, when on the back and in the arch side it is not less amazing.

  • 5/5 Nawaz A. 3 years ago on Google
    Anker clock have such an amazing history :)

  • 5/5 Rauzan S. 3 years ago on Google
    At the beginning i didn't realize that, after my friend told me about the clock. Amazing

  • 4/5 Volodymyr K. 3 years ago on Google
    Нічого надзвичайного, але один раз можна глянути. Щодня о 12.00+. Цікавий музичний супровід зірковою класикою.

  • 4/5 Black G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice architecture (Original) Schöne architektur

  • 5/5 Pierre28 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely every place in Vienna deserves a 5 *. Clock too! (Original) Absolutnie każde miejsce w Wiedniu zasługuje na 5*.Zegar też!

  • 5/5 Daniel F. 3 years ago on Google
    这座钟是当时的保险公司所有,其上的雕塑表达了“从出生到死亡,人生处处是风险”的寓意,以劝人购买保险(来自free walking tour的导游介绍lol),每到整点就会有机械报时

  • 5/5 Nicoleta S. 3 years ago on Google
    Este in ceas deosebit, merita vazut.

  • 5/5 Małgorzata M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting attraction - it's worth waiting a while to see how the clock works (Original) Ciekawa atrakcja? warto chwilkę poczekać aby zobaczyć jak działa zegat?

  • 4/5 yanaa B. 3 years ago on Google
    It looked beautiful, but very busy at the square

  • 5/5 Gogola R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

  • 4/5 zoltan d. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 3/5 ABC SHIATSU Dr. Andrea B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

  • 5/5 Marek T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Raimund G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To my regret there is no ship here. Despite the misleading choice of name, this is a great destination for watch enthusiasts and those interested in time (Original) Zu meinem Bedauern ist hier kein Schiff vorzufinden. Trotz der irreführenden Namenswahl handelt es sich hier um eine tolle Destination für Uhrenenthusiasten und Zeitinteressierte

  • 5/5 Λουκας , Κωνσταντίνος �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely !!! (Original) Εξαιρετικά !!!

  • 3/5 Kamil R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ding dong is on, all the rest don't work. Worth seeing, not worth the wait. (Original) Ding dong jest, cała reszta nie działa. Warto zobaczyć, nie warto czekać.

  • 5/5 christine k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really a sight !!!! Should you be there at 12:00! (Original) Echt eine Sehenswürdigkeit!!!! Sollte man um 12:00 dort sein!!

  • 5/5 Alex J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and original design. Perhaps they also move somehow? True, they are 3 minutes behind, but this is not important. All the same, it is a monument of architecture and history. (Original) Красивый и оригинальный дизайн. Наверное они ещё и как-то двигаются? Правда отстают на 3 минуты, но ведь это не важно. Все таки это памятник архитектуры и истории.

  • 5/5 KRZYSZTOF Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When walking around Vienna, it is worth stopping for a moment under this fantastic clock (Original) Spacerujac po Wiedniu warto zatrzymac sie na chwile pod tym fantastycznym zegarem

  • 5/5 Joe K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Steeped in history. Nice (Original) Geschichtsträchtig. Schön

  • 5/5 Anja S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice art clock (Original) Sehr schöne Kunstuhr

  • 5/5 maxi W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always thought it had something to do with the baker ... But it has something to do with insurance. Same name of another station. (Original) Dachte immer es hat mit dem Bäcker was zu tun... Aber es hat was mit der Versicherung zu tun. Gleicher Name anderer Bahnhof.

  • 3/5 Aaron O. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Flávio S. 3 years ago on Google
    I didn't realise what was going on when I reached this place. Cause it was crowded. But it seems here at every hour this clock does some sound. And we saw it happening.

  • 5/5 Hartmut S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite nice but overrated (Original) Ganz nett aber überbewertet

  • 5/5 thomas K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very worth seeing antique clock ... Best to visit at 12:00 p.m. ... (Original) Sehr sehenswerte antike Uhr... Am besten um 12:00 Uhr besuchen...

  • 5/5 Mirosław S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful view

  • 4/5 gurhan g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It doesn't have a very trick. Must be seen architecturally Especially the movements at 12 noon can be viewed by typing youtube ankeruhr. (Original) Cok bir numarası yok. Mimari olarak görülmeli Özellikle öğlen 12deki hareketler youtube ankeruhr yazarak bakılabilir.

  • 5/5 TARASSKIN 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Marek G. 3 years ago on Google
    The clock is 3 minutes late. It should be punctual in Austria.

  • 3/5 Daniel H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Still not understood what is so exciting about it? Sure, a watch with a bit of history, music and movement, but that's about it. I would not go there extra but if you are in the vicinity ... No must see in Vienna (Original) Bis heute noch nicht verstanden, was daran so aufregend sein soll? Klar, eine Uhr mit ein bisschen Geschichte, Musik und Bewegung, aber das wärs auch schon. Extra hinfahren dafür würd ich nicht aber wenn man schonmal in der Nähe ist... Kein must see in Wien

  • 4/5 V F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too bad the rain and that the clock is back about 5 minutes lol. When it is twelve noon twelve figures appear and each with a different song. Interesting and quick to see. (Original) Lástima de la lluvia y de que el reloj esté atrasado unos 5 minutos jejeje. Cuando son las doce del mediodía aparecen doce figuras y cada una con una canción diferente. Interesante y rápido de ver.

  • 5/5 Joseba Garcia de S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular and see it at 12pm, incredible! (Original) Espectacular y verlo a las 12h, increíble!

  • 5/5 Rudolf M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

  • 4/5 Turk A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to see in full action but I wouldn't reccomend watching the entire long thing, get there early so you can have a good view.

  • 5/5 Andz R. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a famous attraction.. But if you have some extra time. Give it a try!

  • 3/5 Jan T. 3 years ago on Google
    The performance was interesting, 10/10 I recommend it. But the clock is shifted for about 4 minutes, which, as a clock, makes it a bit useless - 1/10 for the time value, I'm already late everywhere, would be late even more

  • 5/5 Stefano D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and magical place sadly close to the places of terrorist attacks

  • 4/5 Álvaro Rivera G. 3 years ago on Google
    Inside the clock there is a part of the sun. There is also a child with a butterfly which means life. An hourglass too what means death. ☠🦋

  • 5/5 Arindam R. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite fascinating. We waited a few minutes for the clock to reach 11. The hour change is something to watch out for.

  • 3/5 Slobodan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great either (Original) Super bilo

  • 5/5 Bernhard A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small attraction worth seeing (Original) Sehenswerte, kleine Attraktion

  • 5/5 Alexa H. 3 years ago on Google
    😁

  • 5/5 Hannelore D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice! Nothing will be going on there at the moment! There were tons of tourists there before Corona! (Original) Sehr schön! Derzeit wird nichts los sein dort! Vor Corona waren jede Menge Touristen dort!

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive architecture and interesting historical background. (Original) Sehr beeindruckende Architektur und interessanter geschichtlicher Hintergrund.

  • 5/5 Manuel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Emblematic watch with the peculiarity that each hour corresponds to a different personality (Original) Emblemático reloj con la particularidad que cada hora corresponde a una personalidad diferente

  • 5/5 Ciko C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great piece of Vienna (Original) Ein tolles Stück Wien

  • 5/5 Joel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A real sight, must be seen (Original) Eine wirkliche Sehenswürdigkeit , muss man gesehen haben

  • 4/5 Aaron O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I came across you watch surprisingly and the find gave me great pleasure. There are many details to discover and the sight is impressive. I'm sure the whole thing has more in store for connoisseurs than that. (Original) Bin überraschend auf dir Uhr gestoßen und der Fund hat mir große Freude bereitet. Es gibt viele Details zu entdecken und der Anblick ist beeindruckend. Ich bin mir sicher, dass die ganze Sache für Kenner noch mehr bereithält als das.

  • 5/5 Anna K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely renovated, very worth seeing (Original) Schön renoviert, sehr sehenswert

  • 5/5 Angelika D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A historical point for everyone who wants to experience Vienna (Original) Ein Historischer Punkt für alle die Wien erleben wollen

  • 5/5 Hussein O. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Claudia W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice "attraction" at 12 o'clock sharp. If you want to know more, you have to stop by;) (Original) Nette "Attraktion" um Punkt 12 Uhr. Wer mehr wissen möchte, muss vorbeischauen ;)

  • 5/5 Angéla S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful! It is worth seeing! (Original) Wunderschön! Es ist sehenswert!

  • 5/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Anker watches are in an unusual place. Not as we are used to looking at the clock, which is visible from everywhere) And you can't see the time right away, because of the non-standard location of the dial. did not get to the show, and waiting for it on the street in December is an impermissible stupidity)) (Original) Часы Анкер находятся в необычном месте. Не так как мы привыкли обычно смотреть на часы, которые видно отовсюду) Да и время сразу не увидишь, из за нестандартного расположения циферблата. на представление не попали, а ждать его на улице в декабре - непозволительная глупость))

  • 5/5 Eva-Maria D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful music box at noon (Original) Wunderschöne Spieluhr um 12.00 Uhr mittags

  • 5/5 Dima I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The beauty! (Original) Красота!

  • 5/5 David -. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Outdoors. Ornate historical clock with copper details and figures that change position on the hour. (Original) Outdoor. Kunstvolle historische Uhr mit Kupferdetails und Figuren, die zur vollen Stunde die Position wechseln.

  • 5/5 Hadi B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Schün (Original) Schün

  • 4/5 Peter P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice! (Original) Schön!

  • 5/5 maria jose t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

  • 5/5 e m. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful to watch

  • 5/5 Marcin R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A time in Austrian history (Original) Eine Zeit österreichischer Geschichte

  • 3/5 Dieter S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) She is three minutes behind. (Original) Sie geht um drei Minuten nach.

  • 5/5 Jela P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best bakery in Zadar! All products are always fresh, not to mention the taste. Top quality goods, level service! (Original) Najbolja pekara u Zadru! Svi proizvodi uvijek friški, a o okusu da ne pričam. Roba vrhunska, usluga na nivou!

  • 4/5 Rudi E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting clock or picture / symbols for the purpose of displaying the time !! (Original) Interessante Uhr bzw Bild/Symbole zwecks Zeit Anzeige!!

  • 4/5 Mariana M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice !! Gorgeous!! (Original) Nice!! Lindo!!

  • 5/5 Karl-Heinz J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice watch, especially in the evening when it's dark. (Original) Sehr schöne Uhr, vorallen Abends bei Dunkelheit.

  • 5/5 Pan p. 3 years ago on Google
    👍🏻

  • 5/5 Franz B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a sight (Original) Das ist eine Sehenswürdigkeit

  • 5/5 Alexandr S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Vienna Astronomical Clock, a little different than you know from Prague, for example, but it has its charm and many visitors to Vienna do not even know about it. (Original) Vídeňský orloj, trochu jiný než znáte například z Prahy, ale má své kouzlo a mnoho návštěvníků Vídně o něm ani neví.

  • 5/5 Ario A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Tourist attraction

  • 4/5 Christa M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive clockwork with life-size, historical figures, meeting point for the silent march of all major religious communities on the occasion of the terror in Vienna (Original) Beeindruckendes Uhrenwerk mit lebensgrossen, historischen Figuren, Treffpunkt fuer den Schweigemarsch aller grossen Religionsgemeinschaften anlässlich des Terror in Wien

  • 5/5 George V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressive and unique clock.

  • 5/5 Dan B. 2 years ago on Google
    For sure a nice place to visit, quite interesting from technical perspective. Although I visited many times Vienna, most of the occasions I oversee this place. I consider this as similar as Prague's clock, but less advertised.

  • 5/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great attraction of the city. Usually busy and surrounded by tourists. Be careful with the cars and other vehicles coming and going.

  • 5/5 Jahangir m. 2 years ago on Google
    Historic landmark near St Stephan church in Vienna It shows the accurate time and Roman numbers can be find on the watch

  • 4/5 Γιαννης �. 2 years ago on Google
    An odd sightseeing.. Really beautifull but also weird.. If you are walking in the area look up a little.. It s worthy..

  • 4/5 Karen G. 2 years ago on Google
    The clock is cool if you're present to see it move, located in a great spot for shopping and dining.

  • 4/5 Alex P. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting old clock hidden for most eyes.

  • 5/5 Henrico B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fascinating Clockwork. We were eaiting for the big bang, ok Noontime, Changing of the guard

  • 5/5 Romans K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing much, but looking interesting.

  • 4/5 Leon R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to view. No English text describing it near the place exists. I read all the information about in translated article from German wikipedia, because no English one is available

  • 5/5 Marc L. 2 years ago on Google
    The Anker clock was the end of the downtown walking tour we took of Vienna, a world class destination of our vacation in Europe. The tour guide was well versed and humorous and time flew during the (pay-as-you-wish) 2 hour walk

  • 4/5 Carmen G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and monumental historic clock with intricate coloured figures moving around every hour. Near Hohen Markt in the centre of Vienna, illuminated at night and marking the hours with musical sounds.

  • 5/5 mia d. 2 years ago on Google
    It is so simple - I mean, it's just a clock - but it is amazing to experience at 12 noon, where the clock plays for ten minutes showing different characters who has inhabited Vienna through time. Furthermore, it shows the clock in a creative way. I didn't get it at first glance, but once I noticed, I loved it :)

  • 4/5 Mike N. 2 years ago on Google
    You have to be here just before 12 o'clock and stay for about 12 minutes to really enjoy the full effect of this great clock. Actually, the clock runs a little late (as of August 29, 2021), so if you were there at 12 o'clock sharp, you still had to wait a while. At 12 noon, for your viewing pleasure all fifteen figures (because there are couples for 3, 5 and 11 o'clock) march across before your eyes accompanied by a piece of music that matches the figure(s), originally from a mechanical organ with 800 pipes, today as digital sound reproduction. The order in which the figures appear corresponds to the accurate historical sequence. There's a plaque of who those historical characters are just below the clock (photo): 1- Emperor Marcus Aurelius, 2- Charlemagne, 3- Leopold VI, the Glorious & his wife, Theodora, Princess of Byzantium, 4- Walther von der Vogelweide , considered most important German-speaking poet in the Middle Ages, 5- King Rudolf von Habsburg & his wife, Anna von Hohenberg, 6- Master Hans Puchsbaum, the chief architect of St. Stefan Cathedral of Vienna, 7- Emperor Maximilian I, 8- Mayor Johann Andreas von Liebenberg of Vienna, 9- Count Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg, Defender of Vienna & Field Marshall of the Imperial Army, 10- Prince Eugene of Savoy, known as Prinz Eugen, one of the most important generals of the Habsburg Empire, 11- Empress Maria Theresa & her husband, Emperor Franz I of Lorraine, 12- Joseph Haydn On the back of the bridge there is a conventional clock (photo) with hands and the words "Der Anker." I'd recommend to spend some time here if you are in Vienna. I'm sure you can experience something much better than just watching it on YouTube.

  • 2/5 Tim D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice looking... But doesn't work. I.e. It shows the correct time,but every hour you only hear the bells without the mechanized puppets moving at all.

  • 5/5 soham r. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting clock with moving figures. Very easily overlooked but one should try visiting it when in Vienna and spend some time looking at the clock move. It was built during the turbulent years of the Empire in 1911-14.

  • 4/5 charlie just c. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely to look at with the twelve historic figures for each hour in the clock.

  • 5/5 Dimitra T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful, it's more fun to see it while it has the music at 12:00 (I think)

  • 2/5 andy c. 1 year ago on Google
    The 12 o'clock show started at 12:03 and lasted around 12 minutes. There is no seat whatsoever so everyone is standing and looking up. It's a set of 12 historical figurines rotating slowly with organ music in the background. Honestly kinda boring watching it without context (better with a guide maybe).

  • 5/5 Patrycja L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a beautiful clock! Come at 12:00 and enjoy the music!

  • 5/5 Julia V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful clock. Worth visiting at noon to see all figures

  • 4/5 Mike W. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool clock from 1914. Noon sounds like best time to visit, most action. See all 12 figures go by.

  • 5/5 Danna B. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful clock, very easy to miss if you're not intentionally searching for it. We've watched it from the street below and it was beautiful, even if a bit straining on the neck.

  • 5/5 Klara 1 year ago on Google
    A really beautiful Vienna landmark, especially when you know the history behind! Really recommend to find out the meaning of every figure, that way it will be much more interesting to watch the show at 12.00!

  • 5/5 Javier Silva C. 1 year ago on Google
    A bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures move across the bridge. It got its name from the insurance company "Der Anker". Artist: Franz Matsch, 1911.

  • 4/5 CIGDEM A. 1 year ago on Google
    Has detailed history, but somewhat disappointed in the hourly ceremony of 4 pm. If you are near, you can pay a visit

  • 5/5 Pom V. 1 year ago on Google
    1st time I waiting for clock move because I see many people wait for it. Beautiful big old clock.

  • 4/5 Melissa E. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool little spot to see a very cool automated clock. Plays great music and it’s fun to see the figures move around. Definitely come at noon.

  • 5/5 Matina Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice music clock.. wgen we watched the 12.00 change we were with our guide who wxplaned us everything we was seeing ao it was awesome!

  • 3/5 Simon W. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful, mechanical wonder, but unless you're there at noon it's a little disappointing - also, it was a good five minutes out 😅

  • 5/5 Krol 1 year ago on Google
    It will be a lot better if you come prepared with the clock’s historical facts & information. Very beautiful cooper-green and gold colour.

  • 5/5 stellasef 1 year ago on Google
    Every day at 12:00 plays music and all the great personalities of Vienna are passing by. No tickets. It's seen from road.

  • 4/5 Samuel H. 10 months ago on Google
    Noon is definitely the time to go. Around the top of the hour, you'll be able to spot it by the waiting crowd! Not as dramatic as some other mechanical clocks I've seen, but has a nice period design.

  • 5/5 Karol K. 8 months ago on Google
    The nicest clock in Vienna, can be seen from the nearby road. Dunno why it was 1:06h late, but still - fine place to see. A lot of people around @noon

  • 5/5 Glen H. 6 months ago on Google
    It's a little smaller than I imagined, but still beautiful. It's well lit at night.

  • 3/5 Lorne F. 6 months ago on Google
    Unless you’re there at noon, there’s not much to see. On the other hand it’s a cool clock! Have a look underneath and around the back too.

  • 4/5 Elena C. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely clock! It still have the summer time. If you arrive late, early, don't worry. You'll see the figurines moving every minute or so

  • 1/5 William W. 4 months ago on Google
    Broken, waited 20 minutes at noon and nothing moved. Just look at the pretty clock take a picture and move on. Hopefully they fix it in the future.


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