VENUE
Main Building of the University of Vienna
The main building of the University of Vienna on Vienna's Ringstrasse was designed by architect Heinrich von Ferstel in the historicist style and opened in 1884. In addition to the university administration, it houses the university library, several institutes and administrative facilities (the research and teaching facilities of the University of Vienna are spread over more than 60 locations). Thanks to its location in the historic center of Vienna and its easy accessibility, the main building is a popular venue for national and international congresses. More than 25 lecture halls with modern technical equipment are available for events of all kinds. The centrally located event area on the second floor with the large ballroom, small ballroom and senate hall offers an impressive ambience with its anterooms. Honors, receptions and similar prestigious occasions as well as lectures and specialist exhibitions of various sizes find an extremely dignified setting here. The barrier-free auditorium with a modern information center leads to the leafy arcade courtyard, where a cafeteria invites visitors to relax in the summer months. Busts and statues in the arcades commemorate famous university teachers.
The 'collected knowledge' of the University of Vienna is made available in the University Library. More than seven million volumes, spread over around 72 km of bookshelves, as well as around 10,000 electronic media (and access to 1,200 databases, 76,000 e-journals and 63,000 e-books) are available to readers.
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Universitätsring 1
A-1010 Vienna
Travel
The venue is located directly next to the public transport hub Schottentor, which connects subway line U2, with tram lines 1, 71, D, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 und 44 as well as buses 1A and 40A.
Sustainable Travel
DGS 2027 is committed to sustainable event management. We encourage participants to choose environmentally friendly travel options whenever possible, including rail travel, public transportation, and carpooling.
If air travel is unavoidable, participants may consider offsetting their travel-related CO₂ emissions through certified climate protection initiatives. Further information is available at: Climate Austria
Arrival by Air
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is located approximately 20 km southeast of the city centre and offers direct connections to major destinations worldwide.
The airport is well connected to the city via:
• City Airport Train (CAT)
• S7 suburban railway line
• Railjet and regional train services
• Taxi, ride-sharing and limousine services
• Car rental facilities
Travel time to the city center is typically 15–30 minutes, depending on the chosen mode of transport.
Arrival by Train
Vienna is one of Europe's major railway hubs and can be reached conveniently by train from many European cities.
For timetable and booking information, please visit:
Public Transportation in Vienna
Vienna offers an extensive and reliable public transportation network, including underground (U-Bahn), tram, bus, and suburban railway services. Most destinations within the city can be reached quickly and conveniently using public transport. Public bikes for rent are accessiblee everywhere.
The conference venue at the University of Vienna is centrally located and easily accessible by public transportation. You can download the official app of the Wiener Linien here.