Sofiensäle is a restored historic event hall in Vienna's third district, on Marxergasse. The 700 m2 Sofiensaal seats up to 500 guests for a gala dinner, and two smaller rooms, the Spiegelbar and Sofie's Salon, handle private or business events on a smaller scale. All three can be booked individually.
Seminars and company events
The official site lists cultural events, exhibitions, company events, product presentations, congresses, conferences and trade fairs among the formats the hall hosts. The Sofiensaal was renovated in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Monuments Office and has been available again since 2013. Modern event technology and in-house catering are part of the offer, so a corporate evening or a launch can be run with one operator. For smaller business invitations, the Spiegelbar (130 m2) and Sofie's Salon (160 m2) are the alternatives to the full hall.
The online booking form asks for the date, the time of day (morning, afternoon, evening or all day), the number of guests and the type of event. It also lets you tick extras such as a stage, a live band, a DJ, a projector and screen, and food and drinks.
Weddings and receptions
Since January 2015 the Sofiensäle has been one of the few Vienna locations where civil weddings can take place under the city's Traumhochzeit program. Couples choose between Sofie's Salon for smaller parties and the large hall for bigger groups. The registry appointment must be arranged by the couple directly with the city's Traumhochzeit office. The venue also hosts wedding receptions and other private celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Rooms and capacities
The Sofiensaal covers 700 m2 and holds up to 500 people for a gala dinner. The Spiegelbar measures 130 m2 and carries a mirror installation designed by the Austrian artist Eva Schlegel. Sofie's Salon measures 160 m2. The restored main staircase, the Feststiege, connects the spaces. Seating plans and layouts are published on the venue's own site, under the plans and set-up pages.
Catering
The venue states that in-house catering covers all requirements, for food and drinks. The operator is Sofiensäle Gastronomie & Event GmbH, which runs and markets the venue exclusively, so there is a single contact for the room, the technology and the catering.
History and setting
The Sofiensäle is an old Viennese event house. The main hall has been revitalized with the Federal Monuments Office, and the restored staircase and the mirror bar are the other features the operator highlights. The venue sits in the third district, on Marxergasse, in a part of the city served by public transport.
Getting there
The address is Marxergasse 17, 1030 Vienna. The official site gives no transport details, so confirm the access and any parking or loading arrangements with the team when you send your request. Offers are prepared on request by email or by phone.
