Palais Arenberg

Palais Arenberg was a single-story building featuring a steep gable roof, dormer windows, and ornamental details framing each window. The structure represented a typical example of Viennese palace architecture from its era.

Prince Nikolaus Esterházy founded the palace in 1785 after acquiring a large property and demolishing several existing houses. The complex was demolished in 1958 and disappeared from the urban landscape.

The palace served as a gathering place for music enthusiasts during the 1800s, when its director frequently hosted composer Johannes Brahms. The residence reflected the artistic passion that shaped Viennese aristocratic life at that time.

The original building no longer stands, but the site was transformed into urban space. Visitors can only see a preserved pavilion from the original gardens, which remains in the adjacent park.

A surprising remnant is Arenbergpark, whose pavilion comes from the original Esterházy garden and still speaks to the former grandeur. This modest green space preserves what once was part of a much larger estate.

Location: Vienna

GPS coordinates: 48.19900,16.39420

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08