Accessibility

Accessibility is about providing equal access to all. The IAEA Staff Association Ball Committee is committed to providing accessible and inclusive services, physical spaces and information for persons with disabilities. In addition to the physical environment, digital spaces must also be designed to be accessible to all. This website is part of our efforts to promote web accessibility.

 

Physical Environment and Services

 

  • ARRIVING AT HOFBURG IMPERIAL PALACE

To enter the Hofburg you will need to show your ball ticket with the QR code. At the main entrance you will have to show your ticket to the security officers/volunteers.  They will scan your ticket and escort you to the cloakrooms. 

You may be accompanied by a support person at all times, provided that you have informed the Ball Committee by email about your special needs prior to the start of the event.

Persons with disabilities are automatically granted priority access upon arrival to the Hofburg. They are also given a map of the Hofburg which indicates accessible doors, elevators, and restrooms.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to travel to the Hofburg by car, priority parking spaces have been reserved for you.

 

  • LEAVING THE BUILDING

Main entrance on Heldenplatz – The whole of the ground floor is level and can be used as an exit route for people in wheelchairs.

 

PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY

The Hofburg is making great efforts to improve the physical accessibility of its premises for people with disabilities. Improved signage has been installed throughout the premises to indicate accessible toilets and lifts.

Accessible Door (main entrance on Heldenplatz)
Open access 19:00 - 04:30

Accessible Toilets
Ground-floor | Foyer > Unteres Platzl > on the right side
Mezzanine (1st floor) | Seitengalerie > Verbindungsgang > on the right side

Accessible Lifts
Ground-floor | Foyer > Gardehalle II > on the right side at the end of the corridor
Mezzanine (1st floor) | Seitengalerie > on the right side at the end of the corridor

Priority parking
For persons with disabilities is available nearby the accessible door (main entrance).

A printed map of accessible toilets and lifts is available at the entrance. Please ask the security staff or volunteers at the entrance.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public transport in Vienna, Austria is accessible. Buses are equipped with low floors and access ramps, and you can easily use them to reach the Hofburg Imperial Palace.  

The nearest subway station is U3 “Herrengasse” (650m from destination). You can take a bus or tram to reach Hofburg on several different lines. This includes buses 1A, and 2A, as well as trams 1, 2, D and 71. 

For more details about your journey please check the direction here: Location and directions | IAEA Staff Association

 

Questions or Comments?

CONTACT US

Please share your questions and feedback to help us improve accessibility for all during the IAEA Staff Association Ball at Hofburg Imperial Palace. Please also contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers on www.iaeastaffassociation.org. We are consistently trying to improve our services; if you have any feedback on how we can do better, let us know.