The baroque world in the State Hall: What comes to mind when you think of a library hall? Enter the State Hall of the Austrian National Library and your expectations are guaranteed to be exceeded.

Feel the essence of history.

The State Hall – built in the 18th century as part of the former Court Library – is a nearly 80 metres long and 20 metres high. An intricately decorated dome and numerous frescos provide an imperial flair. This baroque jewel is home to over 200,000 tomes. Four magnificent Venetian globes, each with a diameter of over one metre, provide the finishing touch to the heart of the Austrian National Library.

State Hall of the Austrian National Library
Josefsplatz 1
1010 Vienna

We offer public tours in English. To purchase your ticket, visit https://ticket.onb.ac.at/guided_tour_state_hall_pure. 

If you are interested in a private tour, we look forward to your inquiry.