Palais Ephrussi is a Ringstrasse palace at Universitätsring 14 in Vienna, opposite the University of Vienna and near Schottentor. Its corner setting and layered history make it a useful architectural stop while exploring central Vienna.
- Address: Universitätsring 14, 1010 Vienna, at the corner of Schottengasse.
- Setting: On the Ringstrasse, opposite the University of Vienna.
- Built: 1872–1873 for Ignaz Ritter von Ephrussi.
- Access: Check current visitor access before planning an interior visit.
Where is Palais Ephrussi in Vienna?
Palais Ephrussi is at Universitätsring 14, on the corner of Schottengasse, near Schottentor. The Vienna Museum gives the fuller address as Universitätsring 14 / Schottengasse 9–11.
The palace faces the University of Vienna across the Ringstrasse, placing it within a streetscape of major civic and institutional buildings. Its corner position makes the junction of the boulevard and Schottengasse the clearest way to orient yourself.
Schottentor is the nearby station; the guide to getting around Vienna from Schottentor covers local movement around the city.
What is the building’s history?
Palais Ephrussi was designed by architect Theophil Hansen and built for Ignaz Ritter von Ephrussi in 1872–1873. The city government describes it as a Ringstrasse palace. The Ephrussi family originated in Odessa and became active in Vienna as grain merchants and financiers from the mid-19th century.
After Austria’s annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938, the family was dispossessed and driven out, and furniture and artworks from the palace were looted. Following Vienna’s liberation in 1945, the building was used by the United States occupation authorities.
The palace’s history also connects to objects and records held elsewhere: 157 netsuke and the Ephrussi family archive were donated to the Jewish Museum Vienna in January 2018, according to a Vienna city government report. A historic image from 1889 records the building at the corner of Franzensring and Schottengasse, near Schottentor.
How can you plan a visit from the Schottenpoint area?
A 7-minute walk from Schottentor, Hotel am Schottenpoint gives you a starting point for visiting Palais Ephrussi. From the station area, head toward Universitätsring and the University of Vienna; the palace stands opposite the university at the Schottengasse corner. You can pair a look at the palace exterior with time on the Ringstrasse and the surrounding Vienna streets.
What should you check before visiting?
The palace’s address and exterior setting are clear, but access to the interior may depend on its current use. Before making plans to enter, check the Vienna city government’s official site before you go. If access is not available, the Ringstrasse-facing exterior and its corner position still offer a way to see the building in its urban context.
FAQs
Where is Palais Ephrussi?
It is at Universitätsring 14, 1010 Vienna, on the corner of Schottengasse and opposite the University of Vienna.
Who designed Palais Ephrussi?
Architect Theophil Hansen designed the palace for Ignaz Ritter von Ephrussi.
When was Palais Ephrussi built?
Construction took place in 1872–1873.
Can you visit the interior?
Check current visitor access before planning an interior visit, as access may depend on the building’s use.