Meeting Venue

Palais Ferstel

Address: Strauchgasse 4, Vienna

The magnificent Palais Ferstel is located in one of the oldest parts of Vienna.

Inspired by a long journey to Italy, the young architect Heinrich von Ferstel created one of the city’s most interesting 19th-century edifices between 1856 –1860, architecturally combining ashlar construction and Venetian-Florentine trecento style. When it was inaugurated back in 1860, Palais Ferstel was hailed the "most modern building in Vienna". For a short time it housed the Vienna Stock Exchange and the Austro-Hungarian central bank. It boasted stylish rooms, a glass-covered inner courtyard and the perfect spot for the Cafe Central, which became the focal point of Vienna and Europe’s intellectual elite at the close of the 19 th century.

Today, Palais Ferstel’s perfect blend of architectural styles gives the venue its refreshing symbiosis of impressively classic ambience and state-of-the-art installations. Lavishly faithful revitalisation and restoration work, taking in every last detail, have left the building splendidly radiant, while optimally incorporating the infrastructures essential to modern event facilities.

Map Palais Ferstel Surrounding Area (jpg)

Public transport:
Underground U3, Bus 2A & 3A
Station / bus stop "Herrengasse"