Palais Trauttmansdorff

Palais Trauttmansdorff is a six-axis palace in the Innere Stadt with a stone entrance portal decorated with floral motifs and multiple interior courtyards. The building spans six window bays and preserves medieval cellar vaults beneath the later baroque layers.

The palace came into the possession of the Trauttmansdorff family in 1639, led by diplomat Maximilian von und zu Trauttmansdorff, and remained in their hands until 1940. In the late 18th century, the building underwent major redesign with the addition of an extra floor and the introduction of classical design elements.

The palace displays layers of different building periods in its facade and courtyards, shifting from baroque forms to classical details. You can see this evolution directly in the stonework and decorative elements as you move through the spaces.

The palace sits between Palais Batthyány and Palais Porcia near Freyung square and forms part of a remarkable architectural group. The location allows you to visit several other historic palaces in the same area and experience different building styles side by side.

The cellar of the palace preserves medieval walls and structures that existed long before the current building was erected. These hidden remains show that the site had been occupied for centuries with different structures built on top of each other.