Austrian National Library, Vienna

Name: Austrian National Library
Address: Josefsplatz 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 53410394

#194 among attractions in Vienna

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The Austrian National Library is the largest library in Austria, with more than 12 million items in its various collections. The library is located in the Neue Burg Wing of the Hofburg in center of Vienna. Since 2005, some of the collections have been relocated within the Baroque structure of the Palais Mollard-Clary. Founded by the Habsburgs, the library was originally called the Imperial Court Library; the change to the current name occurred in 1920, following the end of the Habsburg Monarchy and the proclamation of the Austrian Republic. The library complex includes four museums, as well as multiple special collections and archives. ()

Local name: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek Established: 1368 (656 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°12'22"N, 16°22'0"E

Address

Josefsplatz 1Innere Stadt (Widmerviertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

Contact

+43 1 53410394

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Day trips

Austrian National Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~200 ftW
Baroque palace complex with museums
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~700 ftSE
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~660 ftW
Public square with green space and statues
Heldenplatz, Vienna
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~810 ftSE
Memorial
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~220 ftNW
Museum of Habsburg emperors' treasure
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~800 ftN
Architecture
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~310 ftSE
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~320 ftNE
Palace, Historical place
Palais Pallavicini, Vienna
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~420 ftSW
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Ephesos Museum, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Austrian National Library open?

Austrian National Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Austrian National Library?

Nearby attractions include Josefsplatz, Vienna (1 min walk), Hofburg, Vienna (1 min walk), Herzgruft, Vienna (2 min walk), Imperial Treasury, Vienna (2 min walk).

How to get to Austrian National Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Austrian National Library:

Bus

Albertinaplatz • Lines: 2A (3 min walk)
Habsburgergasse • Lines: 1A, 2A (3 min walk)

Tram

Burgring • Lines: 1, 2, 71, D, U2Z (6 min walk)
Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 2, 62, 71, D, U2Z (8 min walk)

Metro

Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (6 min walk)
Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (9 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (11 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (19 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (21 min walk)
Wien Rennweg (30 min walk)