Schreyvogelgasse is a charming little alley hidden in the center of Vienna. It was named after one of the directors of the Burgtheater, Austria’s National Theatre, which is only a few streets away. His name means shrike bird. This slightly hilly alley is a calm corner in contrast to Austria’s busy capital city. It is home to a variety of beautiful, historic Austrian houses. These buildings are typically baroque; elegant spirals and decorations as well as oval dormer windows projecting from the roofs. Their creamy white walls give them a sense of modesty. They are much smaller and more decorated than the surrounding tenement houses. The alley’s romantic European atmosphere is accentuated by the cobblestone road and iron railings.

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Cobbled street with historic buildings in Schreyvogel Alley, Vienna.
The alley’s name means shrike bird alley, named after a director of the Austrian National Theatre
Stone-paved street lined with ornate facades in Schreyvogel Alley, Vienna.
These beautiful historic buildings are ideal for period shoots
View toward the University of Vienna from Schreyvogel Alley.
From this quaint little street you can see a monumental university building’s dome
Narrow passage between baroque buildings in Schreyvogel Alley, Vienna.
This is a calm corner in contrast to Austria’s busy capital city
Street view with classical architecture and the University of Vienna dome near Schreyvogel Alley.
Its romantic European atmosphere is accentuated by the cobblestone road and iron railings

Filmed at this location

This atmospheric spot has caught the eyes of quite a few filmmakers; the classic 1949 film The Third Man was filmed here, as well as two films in the 90s: Before Sunrise and Sunshine directed by the Oscar winner, Hungarian director István Szabó. Progressive Productions has also had the opportunity to do a production here; this was one of the locations for APT’s - Unforgettable commercial.