Mödling: Old Town, Beethoven and Schoenberg
A small town with big music history on the edge of the Vienna Woods
HighlightsNiederösterreichPhoto: Linie29, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private walking tour of Mödling shows a charming old town on the edge of the Vienna Woods. Beethoven worked on his Missa solemnis here, and Arnold Schoenberg developed twelve-tone music.
Mödling lies just a few kilometers south of Vienna and was a popular summer retreat as early as the 19th century. Its old town with a pedestrian zone, townhouses and late Gothic town hall is perfect for strolling. Above the town stands the parish church of St. Othmar with its Romanesque charnel house.
Ludwig van Beethoven spent several summers in Mödling and worked on the Missa solemnis among other pieces. About a hundred years later Arnold Schoenberg lived in a house on Bernhardgasse, where he developed the method of composing with twelve tones. The house is now a memorial.
Your guide links music and town history and shares tips for excursions nearby, such as the Hussar Temple or Liechtenstein Castle.
Highlights
- A cozy old town with a pedestrian zone
- Beethoven and the Missa solemnis
- Schoenberg and twelve-tone music
- St. Othmar church and its Romanesque charnel house
- Tips for hikes in the Vienna Woods
The route
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1Schrannenplatz
Start at the old town hall.
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2Hauptstrasse
Beethoven's summer lodging and townhouses.
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3St. Othmar
Church and charnel house above the town.
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4Bernhardgasse
The Schoenberg House and modern music.
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5Viewpoint
Finish with views of the Vienna Woods.
Who this tour is for
For music fans, lovers of small towns and Vienna visitors looking for a quiet outing.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Can the tour be combined with a hike?
Yes, on request we extend the tour with a walk to the Hussar Temple or Liechtenstein Castle and adjust the length accordingly.
