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Wiener Platz

A central square and transport hub in right-bank Mülheim – with a weekly market, district town hall and a striking high-rise.

Wiener Platz is the central square of the right-bank district of Mülheim and an important transport hub. It is home to, among other things, the Mülheim district town hall and a lively weekly market.

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

At a glance

  • Location: Cologne-Mülheim (right bank)
  • Function: transport hub, marketplace, district centre
  • Eye-catcher: a striking high-rise on the square
  • History: until 1938 known as "Oscarplatz"

The centre of Mülheim

Wiener Platz is the pulsing heart of Mülheim: tram and bus lines meet here, a market is held several times a week, and shops and eateries line the surroundings. With the neighbouring district town hall, it is also the focal point of the entire Mülheim district.

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