Anker Clock

The Anker Clock is the hidden gem of Vienna’s city centre. On Hoher Markt, this extraordinary clock connects two parts of the so-called Anker-Hof. In this sense, the viewer can also identify it as a bridge.

And indeed, the Anker Clock is even in use as a bridge! Every hour is marked by a figure or a pair of figures moving across the bridge. In total, that makes 12 different appearances for 12 hours. At noon, all the figures come together in a parade, accompanied by music.

But the Anker Clock spreads a very special mood around Christmas time. Then it plays Christmas carols daily between 5 pm and 6 pm.
In this sense, the clock is a cheerful delight for young and old.

The Art Nouveau creation was designed by the imperial and royal painter Franz Matsch between 1911 and 1914.