The Ankeruhr Clock: Vienna's 12 PM Parade
The famous Ankeruhr Clock, which I’d read so much about, was literally just a few steps away from our Pension. We knew we had to catch the main event!
We wanted to see the full parade, which happens daily at 12:00 noon. This meant we had to rush after attending High Mass at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Well, not really rushing, it's just about 3-5 minute walk from St Stephen's, but we had to stop by at our room for a toilet break because the High Mass was longer than we expected.
The Grand, Yet Reserved, Spectacle.
The midday show is the most complete, featuring all twelve of the clock's historical figures in a full procession that typically lasts between 12 to 15 minutes.
As the clock began its performance, we watched the historical figures—which represent important personalities from Austrian history like Marcus Aurelius, Charlemagne, and Empress Maria Theresa—slowly move across the bridge connecting the two faces of the clock. Each figure is accompanied by music from their respective era, culminating with the figure for midnight (Joseph Haydn).
This is a piece of living history and art worth seeing once, especially since it was so close to our stay.
If you missed the full 12 PM parade at The Ankeruhr Clock in Vienna, don’t worry — here’s my video capturing the entire show from start to finish.
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