Sofiensaal, Concert hall in Landstraße district, Vienna, Austria
The Sofiensaal features a substantial ballroom of 677 square meters with high vaulted ceilings that create superior sound characteristics for musical performances.
Originally constructed in 1826 as Sofienbad steam baths, the building transformed into a dance hall between 1845 and 1849 under architects August Sicard and Eduard van der Nüll.
Decca Records selected this venue as their main European recording location from 1950, producing numerous classical recordings including Wagner's complete Ring Cycle.
The facility incorporates multiple spaces including a 130-square-meter foyer with bar services and a third-floor saloon spanning 140 square meters for different event configurations.
A pool beneath the concert hall floor contributed to exceptional acoustic properties that made this location particularly suitable for professional music recordings.
Location: Vienna
Location: Landstraße
Inception: 1826
Address: Marxergasse 17
GPS coordinates: 48.20641,16.39129
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:12
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