Austrian National Library (ÖNB) — State Hall / Prunksaal Baroque Library Hall Visit (Ticketed Entry)

The Austrian National Library’s State Hall (Prunksaal) is Vienna’s jaw-dropper: a massive Baroque library hall with frescoes, globes, and imperial vibes. Visiting is ticketed and self-guided, so you can walk the hall at your own pace.

• Ticketed entry to the State Hall (Prunksaal) (self-guided visit).

• Perfect for: first-time Vienna visitors, architecture/history lovers, photographers.
• Free (official): children and adolescents under 19.

• Enter, walk through the State Hall displays and viewpoints, take photos (where allowed), and take your time soaking in the hall.

• Tickets / price (official): Adults €11.00.
• Opening hours (official):
• Oct—May: Mon closed; Tue—Wed 09:00—18:00; Thu 09:00—21:00; Fri—Sun 09:00—18:00
• Jun—Sep: Mon—Wed 09:00—18:00; Thu 09:00—21:00; Fri—Sun 09:00—18:00
• Tickets (official): buy at service desks or online via the official ticket shop.

• Time needed: 45—90 minutes (longer if you’re a details person).
• The State Hall is barrier-free accessible (official).

Vienna’s iconic Baroque library hall — €11 adult, seasonal opening hours (Thu open late to 21:00).