Modern knowledge center
The Library at Heldenplatz is the central service facility of the Austrian National Library. With seven reading rooms and over 400 individual places to read in a stimulating atmosphere, it provides the perfect place for students, researchers and interested individuals.
Here you can find printed material published from 1851. Furthermore, by buying a day ticket or annual membership card, you have complete access to our wide range of library services, to the Internet and to subscribed databases, as well as electronic magazines.
Whether researching for a hobby or scientific work, enjoy exclusive access to hundreds of years of knowledge in addition to a comprehensive range of modern-day literature. Our librarians will be happy to advise and provide support with scientific » research.
Due to facade renovation of the Neue Burg, the reading lounge, the Ludwig Wittgenstein Research Reading Room as well as one Room of the House of Austrian History will not be provided with natural light from the end of March. In addition, there may be temporary noise disturbances in the premises mentioned. The renovations are expected to continue until the end of November. We kindly ask for your understanding.
Due to an operating change the canteen in the Neue Burg (formerly „SoHo“) is not available at the moment. The closing time is used for renovation. The new operator is expected to open the canteen by mid of April 2019. Thank you for your understanding.