Palais Ferstel, Vienna

Name: Palais Ferstel
Address: Strauchgasse 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria

#388 among attractions in Vienna

Forts and castles, Scenic walking areas, Event space

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Palais Ferstel is a building located in Herrengasse street, in Vienna. It was originally built as a National Bank and stock exchange building in 1860. It was constructed by Baron Heinrich von Ferstel. The design of the building is reminiscent of early Florentine Renaissance architecture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'39"N, 16°21'55"E

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Strauchgasse 2Innere Stadt (Stubenviertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

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Palais Ferstel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burgtheater, Kaiserappartements, Looshaus, Palais Kinsky.

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~940 ftS
Architecture
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~920 ftSE
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~200 ftN
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~750 ftSW
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~510 ftS
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~330 ftN
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Palais Esterházy, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palais Ferstel open?

Palais Ferstel is open:

Monday 6 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 11 pm
Thursday 6 am - 11 pm
Friday 6 am - 11 pm
Saturday 6 am - 11 pm
Sunday 6 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palais Ferstel?

Nearby attractions include Palais Harrach, Vienna (1 min walk), Palais Caprara-Geymüller, Vienna (1 min walk), Freyung, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Niederösterreich, Vienna (2 min walk).

How to get to Palais Ferstel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais Ferstel:

Bus

Herrengasse • Lines: 1A, 2A (1 min walk)
Teinfaltstraße • Lines: 1A (2 min walk)

Metro

Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (3 min walk)
Schottentor • Lines: U2 (9 min walk)

Tram

Rathausplatz/Burgtheater • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (6 min walk)
Schottentor • Lines: 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 71, D, U2Z (7 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (13 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (17 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (19 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (24 min walk)
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (29 min walk)