Austrian National Library, State Hall

Worth visiting - to feel the imperial atmosphere of the library. Take your time to appreciate the beauty. Ticket price for adult 10€; for student 7,50€. There is hangers for coats after entering, but nobody looks after belongings. If you want - you can store your belongings in locker room for 2 €.

This is the most beautiful library I have ever visited. Spent nearly 2 hours sitting in awe and wonder. Brought a tear to my eye. 10 euros to enter.

It offers a rich collection of historic manuscripts, books, and artwork and has a magical atmosphere. There is always a big queue but you can buy tickets online and skip the line. I totally recommend it.

I really wanted to visit the library, it's accessible through a hallway and a very old flight of stairs. The place is vast and absolutely stunning. The ceiling is really something to behold. One of my favourite places in Vienna, for sure.

A little tricky to find. They are all part of the Austrian national library, but you have to go to a specific entrance, to get into the state hall you need to go round to Statue Emperor Joseph II. Once inside you can buy tickets at the door. It was a little busy but the queue went quickly. They have a free coat and bag storage area. Then it's up the stairs ( there is a lift) to the hall. It was beautiful, very grand. There was a photograph exhibition that I didn't know about but really enjoyed. Very interesting visit!

It’s a stunning fairy tale level gorgeous library. So we’ll worth the 10 euros entry ticket. Took me less than an hour to go through the place clicking photos like a maniac in disbelief. The exhibit on the history of gardening as an art form was a pleasant add on.

A must see place for every bookworm and people who enjoy beautiful architecture. I was mesmerized with the inside- definitely the most beautifully National Library I saw by far. I was in awe when reading that the library stores text from even the fourth century. Truly mindblowing.

Gorgeous library with over 12 million items in collection (largest in Austria)

With the collection originating from Austrian Duke Albert III (Habsburg Empire) in the Middle Ages, the current library features the State Hall and four museums (Literature, Papyrus, Globe, and Esperanto).

Tickets are 10 Euros/ person, a well-worthy price for this gem.

Beautiful old library with books from 4th century. Huge state hall with 1000's of old books. The ceiling are all painted . They have old globes and it's really special

It is a good place to learn about history especially the evolution of the garden scheme. I still wonder how could they climb up the second floor of the library, since it is so tall even they used ladders.

One of the most beautiful places in Vienna, the Austrian National Library charms every visitor with wits centuries-old wooden ornaments and marble sculptures. When inside, you feel like in a different world.

Amazing baroque Prunksaal - one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever seen.
Ticket is 10eur to visit the state hall and it is well worth it. A small queue on Sun afternoon in October.

Big
Old
Beautiful
Enormous
Serene

Such a fairytale and dream place
For a book lover like mine.

But unfortunately the collections on the display are fake.
And you are forbid to touch or read the books
.
Beside, how you're going to read the fake which only a blank paper?

The most beautiful Library that I have ever seen. With a huge collection of rare books and documents, this Library is a national treasure. The architecture is also marvelous. We visited with Vienna Pass.

Stunning work of baroque architecture. Housing over 10 million books, artifacts and manuscripts, it is the largest library in Austria. Going there when it opens, at 10am insures that you’ll be pretty much alone to enjoy its beauty.

The artwork on the ceiling is breathtaking!!! The artwork has a 3D effect. A sight to behold.

An absolute must see when you are in Vienna! There are stunning decorations in the baroque style State Hall on the ceiling everywhere, I could sit there and watch for hours.
The hall is also full of marble statues, with the one of emperor Charles VI as a center piece.
It also shows 4 really cool and large globes, with a diameter of around 1 meter.
A selection of books is also on display.

I visited in 2022, and this place is still stuck in my mind. A place that once hosted scientific knowledge in huge books. We are where we are today because of places like that. Its architecture and aesthetics are really amazing as well. You won't need so much time to visit it, but it's definitely worth it.

The library is stunning, everywhere you look you will have your mouth wide open in awe. From gorgeous marble columns to statues, painted ceiling frescos that are incredible. It's a very reasonable price for such a great experience. You're not rushed, you can take your time to enjoy it & consume every part of its detail, as well as take photos.

I recommend this so much. It was so beautiful inside. Like wow! If you are in Vienna definitely visit the library.