Künstlerhaus

The Künstlerhaus was built on Karlsplatz in 1868. The Künstlerhaus has shone in new splendor since 2020 and shows that it remains a vibrant center of Vienna's cultural landscape to this day. In addition to the traditional exhibition venue, the Künstlerhausverein, which was founded in 1861, is also home to the Albertina modern museum, the NEST, an offshoot of the Vienna State Opera, and the Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus.

New old splendor

It is a place for exchanging ideas, discussing and communicating contemporary art. And the name says it all, because the Künstlerhaus is made by and for artists. After a three-year closure for refurbishment, it reopened on Karlsplatz at the beginning of 2020 and, in addition to exhibitions, it also offers a wide range of supporting and educational programs with a focus on creative work in an area of around 900 m². The Künstlerhaus Vereinigung (Künstlerhaus Association) also seeks to make contemporary art accessible to all.

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Interior shot of the Künstlerhaus in Vienna — © Ana Skobe

Salon in the Künstlerhaus in Vienna — Salon Karlsplatz – © Anna Skobe

Exterior shot of the Künstlerhaus in Vienna — © Ana Skobe

Salon Karlsplatz – © Anna Skobe

The hotel’s event rooms, called “Factory” (200 m²) and “Salon Karlsplatz” (the former Ranftlzimmer) enhance what the hotel has to offer. As well as events accompanying the exhibitions and international film series in the Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, there are also regular DJ lines and pop concerts. Art lovers can indulge themselves at Ludwig und Adele.

What’s more, a museum for contemporary art has found a home in the Künstlerhaus – the Albertina modern also exhibits international artists alongside greats of Austrian art in temporary exhibitions. NEST, an offshoot of the Vienna State Opera, offers a program aimed specifically at children and young people.

Künstlerhaus

Karlsplatz 5
1010 Vienna

Vienna City Card
- Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -33%
  
  Additional information on the offer:
  
  Standard ticket price: 10€ / reduced price: 7€
Prices
- Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
Opening times
- daily, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps (Door 135 cm wide)
    platform lift, automatic swing door
- Side entrance
  - platform lift, automatic swing door
- Elevator available
  - Door 110 cm wide
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Special offers for people with disabilities
  Upon request, a wheelchair will be provided for the duration of the visit to the exhibition (2 wheelchairs are available on the upper floor)
- Comments
  Lift to all exhibitions
  Guided tours for people with visual impairments, people with dementia and guided tours in simple language
  Information at: https://www.kuenstlerhaus.at/erleben/barrierefrei-angebote/

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Albertina modern

Karlsplatz 5
1010 Vienna

Vienna City Card
- Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -13%
  
  Additional information on the offer:
  
  Standard ticket price: 15,90€ /
  Savings: 2€ off the daily valid sales price at the museum cash desk (special offers excluded)
  
  Booking link: https://shop.albertina.at/en/ticket-cooperations/vienna-city-card/
  
  Please book here to get your Vienna City Card discount:
  - https://shop.albertina.at/en/ticket-cooperations/vienna-city-card/
Opening times
- daily, 10:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - (Door 135 cm wide)
    platform lift, automatic swing door
- Elevator available
  - Door 110 cm wide
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Special offers for people with disabilities
  A wheelchair will be provided for the duration of the visit to the exhibition (4 wheelchairs on the ground floor, 1 wheelchair available in the basement)
- Comments
  Lift to all exhibitions

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Nest

Karlsplatz 5
1010 Vienna

Comments
- Nest, short for “New State Opera”: a music theater for children, teenagers, young adults and families at the "Künstlerhaus" building.
Opening times
- Open from one hour before the start of the performances and half an hour before workshops.
  Opening on December 7, 2024

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Cinema "Stadtkino at Künstlerhaus"

Akademiestraße 13
1010 Vienna

Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - no steps
- Elevator available
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - 2 Wheelchair spaces available
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Comments
  Stairlift to cinema hall for visitors in wheelchairs.
  Row 14 and 15 of the cinema hall are equipped with an inductive hearing system for hearing aids and cochlear implants, which can be activated on request.