Vienna's Jewish Legacy: A Journey Through Resilience and Renewal

Explore Vienna’s rich history with an in-app audio tour that highlights the significant legacy of the Jewish community. This tour is perfect for history buffs and those interested in culture, offering deep insights into stories of resilience, creativity, and justice woven into the city's fabric. The tour starts at the moving Viktor Frankl Museum and Shoa Wall of Names Memorial, concluding at the Jewish Museum of the City of Vienna. This self-guided experience takes you through central Vienna, connecting the past with the present. You will travel through vibrant Leopoldstadt, visit the surviving Stadttempel Synagogue, and see numerous memorials and sites that showcase the community's intellectual contributions, such as the Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies. Along the way, you will learn about where the Jewish community once thrived and where they seek refuge and renewal today. As the tour concludes, experience the spiritual peace of the Hofburg Palace, appreciate the art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and find tranquility in Sigmund Freud Park, honoring one of Vienna’s most influential thinkers. By the end of the tour, you will have gained a deeper understanding of Vienna's Jewish community and their lasting impact on the city's history. The tour offers solemn reflections at memorials, moments of contemplation at places of worship and learning, and a lasting connection to the soulful past of the community.