Kirche Am Steinhof

The splendour and mood of this Otto Wagner creation set in the grounds of the Psychiatric Hospital of the City of Vienna make it one of his most fascinating works. This distinctive art-nouveau church was built from 1904 to 1907; Moser chipped in with the mosaic windows, and the roof is topped by a copper-covered dome that earned the nickname Lemoniberg (lemon mountain) from its original golden colour. The design illustrates Wagner’s love of sharp edges and functionality, even down to the sloping floor to allow good drainage; despite this, it is a highly moving piece of church architecture. The grounds and many of the buildings of the hospital themselves were built in the art-nouveau style, and tours Jugendstil Führung am Lemoniberg start from the director’s office and take you through highlights, including Wagner’s masterpiece.