How did an Austrian postcard painter become the most hated man in history? Where might Hitler and Stalin have crossed paths? Who influenced young Adolf Hitler’s worldview?

Join us on a powerful walking tour through Vienna as we explore major landmarks and monuments tied to war history and the city’s darkest chapter. Discover Adolf Hitler’s early years in Vienna and learn about the once-thriving Jewish community that was shattered during the Holocaust.

On this unforgettable journey, you’ll walk the same streets where history was made — and broken. From the sites of Nazi propaganda to reminders of post-war recovery, this tour takes a deep dive into Vienna’s complex past. Let us show you where it all began, and how the city still bears the scars of World War II and the Nazi regime.

• Heroes’ Square (Heldenplatz) – The site where Hitler proclaimed the annexation of Austria (Anschluss) in 1938.
• Holocaust Memorial – Honoring the victims of Austria’s Jewish community who perished during the Holocaust.
• Academy of Fine Arts – The school that rejected Hitler’s application to study art.
• Monument Against War and Fascism – A modern memorial reflecting on Vienna’s tragic wartime history.
• The Jewish Quarter & Stadttempel Synagogue – Visit the only synagogue in Vienna that survived the Nazi regime.

What to Expect

Our tour begins at the designated meeting point in front of the Albertina Museum, next to the Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper).

During this immersive walking tour, you will:

• Discover how and where Adolf Hitler spent his early years in Vienna
• Understand who and what influenced his radical ideology
• Learn about the devastating impact of 53 bombings and over 100,000 explosives dropped on the city during WWII
• Explore the history and destruction of Vienna’s Jewish community
• Visit the only surviving synagogue from the Nazi era
• Reflect at the Holocaust Memorial and other important monuments
• Find out how post-war Vienna was divided among the Allied Powers
• Hear why the Red Army’s Heroes’ Monument still stands in the city today

By the end of the tour, you will have gained profound insight into one of the darkest periods in Vienna’s—and the world’s—history. The “Hitler’s Vienna” walking tour is an essential experience for anyone interested in understanding the origins of WWII, the Holocaust, and the far-reaching impact of fascism.

Don’t miss this chance to learn history where it happened.