Karlsplatz is one of several very nice city park, which line the Ringstrasse in Vienna. It is situated southwest of Stadtpark and southeast of Burgarten and in front of the imposing Karlskirche (St. Charles Church). Situated along with Resselpark, this is a nice rural(ish) city park with mature trees providing shade, some children's play area, cafe along with coffee kiosk and plenty of spots to sit on a bench or along the large circular pool in front of Karlskirche. The park is filled with monuments as well, providing some distraction and light sightseeing for those who enjoy monument viewing. There are events and markets held here at various times of the year as well including the popular Christmas Market each December. Lastly, Karlsplatz is a transportation hub in the area immediately adjacent to the Ringstrasse including a useful U-Bahn station, providing quick access to/from other area of the city.

Visited this square to visit the Christmas markets and also St Charles church. The Christmas markets were spread out over much of the square and through the accompanying Resselpark. There was a good mix of craft stalls as well as those catering to food and beverage requirements. However what interested us most was the antique rail track where children on specially adapted bikes attempted to peddle them around the track. Looked as though the same set up would have been in existence in the 19th century.

Henry Moore sculpture and interesting exterior architecture. The interior is overly rich for my taste but impressive. The park which forms the parvis to this church is pleasant and we were lucky enough to witness a relay race round the lake involving local kids. .

The first thing I have to say it’s that you have to pay to get inside the church. It’s ok I guess if you are really interested in seeing the inside of this church but the price is a bit steep. So for an adult you pay 7,5€ if you want the regular visit and 9,5€ if you want to see the balcony/upper terrace also. Well, it’s not a fortune but 2 adults and then the children are paying 7€ or 5,5€ something like that and then you end up paying 40-50€ just to see a church. You can visit Stephanplatz where is free to see the church or the Votivkirche (Votiv Church) where is also free entrance and both places are spectacular. The surrounding area is very nice, with a park and an artificial lake and a university. Across the street from the park is a museum (part of Albertina museum / Albertina 2). There are nice things to see and explore there. But if you stay in Vienna just a few days, choose something else (my opinion).