Austrian National Library
Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Europe's largest Baroque library, housing an extraordinary collection and the magnificent State Hall.

National library in Vienna, Austria, established as the Imperial Court Library in 1368.

Why Go

🏰 Breathtaking baroque masterpiece, finished in 1726.
📚 Extraordinary collection dating back to the 14th century, with 2.5 million books.
✨ Magnificent State Hall, nearly 80 meters long and 30 meters high.
🌍 See exquisite Venetian baroque globes, one for Earth and one for the sky.
🤫 Keep an eye out for concealed passages behind bookcases.

Why Avoid

🚫 Fragile and precious books cannot be read.
🗓️ Closed on Mondays between October and May.

Tips

💳 Consider the Vienna City Card for discounted admission.
♿ Guided tours for visitors with disabilities available on prior arrangement.

Cost

💰 Adults 11€, reduced 9€, Vienna City Card discount.

Hours

🕒 Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun: 09:00-18:00; Thu: 09:00-21:00. Closed on Mondays between October and May.

♿ Accessibility

Main entrance no steps, elevator available, 90 cm wide door, seeing eye dogs allowed, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Last updated 10 days ago

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