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Opened in 1870, the Golden Hall of the Vienna Music Society is one of the most iconic concert venues in the world. Renowned for its flawless acoustics and grand architectural details, including gilded ornaments, marble columns, and an intricately painted ceiling, it offers an unmatched setting for classical music. As the permanent home of the Vienna Philharmonic and host of the internationally broadcast New Year’s Concert, it represents the pinnacle of Vienna’s musical tradition.
Available facilities: For security reasons, coats, bags, rucksacks, and umbrellas must be handed in at the cloakroom. The cloakroom opens 30 minutes before the performance. The venue is equipped with three wheelchair-accessible restrooms: one in the 2nd foyer (second basement floor), one at the main entrance on the right, and another at the balcony boxes on the left. Gerstner Catering operates the gastronomic services within the Musikverein. The buffet in the Erste Bank foyer opens one hour before the performance. Additionally, a rich buffet is available during breaks in the Gottfried-von-Einem-Saal on the first floor. Bars are also located to the left and right of the standing parterre and on the gallery level, depending on the event. While the Musikverein does not have its own parking, several parking garages are nearby, including Garage Opernringhof, Kärntnerstraße underground car park, Kärntnerring Garage, Palais Corso Garage, and Karlsplatzgarage. Note that the surrounding districts are short-stay parking zones with specific regulations.
Accessibility: The Musikverein offers a barrier-free entrance located to the right of the main entrance, accessible via a ramp with automatic sliding doors. Inside, elevators provide access to all floors. Elevators are available throughout the building, facilitating access to various concert halls and facilities. The box office is not wheelchair accessible; however, staff are available to assist. A bell is located to the right of the entrance to summon assistance for ticket purchases. Designated wheelchair spaces are available in all halls. In the Great Hall (Großer Saal), there are two wheelchair seats in the orchestra and approximately 16 in the balcony. The Brahms Hall offers six wheelchair seats, while the Glass Hall/Magna Auditorium has four. Visitors with assistance dogs are welcome but must register in advance to ensure appropriate seating arrangements. A disability pass indicating the need for an assistance dog must be presented upon admission.
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