Sat31Oct17:00

When the Dead Return – Vampire Myths in the Habsburg Empire

Name: When the Dead Return – Vampire Myths in the Habsburg Empire
Start: 2026-10-31T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T17:45:00+01:00
Location: Austrian National Library – State Hall

Austrian National Library – State Hall, 1010Josefsplatz 1, 1010 WienDirections

Entry €17
Ticket needed
Indoors

€17, under 19s €3.30

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This guided tour of the Austrian National Library’s State Hall explores vampire myths in the Habsburg Empire and Gerard van Swieten, physician and adviser to Maria Theresa. The German-language tour starts at 5 pm on 31 October and lasts about 45 minutes. Meet at the State Hall service desk at Josefsplatz 1. Recommended for ages 16 and over; advance booking is advised because group size is limited.

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