Since 2010, the HOSI Wien has had its association and community center in Heumühlgasse in Vienna’s 4th district.
Weekly group meetings take place at the Gugg, as well as various regular meetups, parties, and cultural events.
An important concern for us is networking and supporting the LGBTIQ community. Therefore, we especially want to offer our spaces for cultural events within the community. We welcome inquiries from artists and groups at [email protected].
A space for everyone: voluntary consumption, intersectionality, and protection from violence
The Gugg sees itself as a voluntary-consumption space. You can purchase drinks and toast at low prices, but you are also welcome to consume your own non-alcoholic beverages.
We aim to make the Gugg accessible for everyone: there is a ground-level entrance, all rooms can be reached at ground level, and an accessible toilet is available. For people with visual impairments, colorful glasses are also provided to make drinks easier to recognize. In addition, drink menus in inverted colors (high contrast) are available upon request. If you have suggestions on how we can make the Gugg even more accessible, we would be happy to receive your feedback.
For visitors to the youth evening (Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm), we also offer a youth menu with reduced prices. Both menus are available here for viewing.
If you have concerns or feedback regarding inclusion, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
HOSI Wien, and therefore also the Gugg, has a violence protection policy.
If you need support in this context, please contact our violence protection officer at [email protected].
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to midnight – Open Evening, everyone is welcome
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to midnight – LesBiFem Evening
Thursdays, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM – QYVIE (Queer Youth Vienna) Youth Evening
Fridays, 7:00 PM to midnight – Bar Evening, everyone is welcome
Events on other days are held irregularly. Please check our event calendar for details.
Bar Area:
Our entrance and bar area includes seating for 40 people. With standing room, the space can accommodate up to approximately 80 people at maximum capacity. The bar area is equipped with a screen and a projector.
Gios Room:
Our event room can accommodate up to 70 seats in theater-style seating. For standing events, the space can host up to 120 people.
A stage and equipment (screen, projector, microphones, lighting, and sound system) are available upon request.
Salon Helga:
Our salon is the perfect space for meetings and discussions, accommodating up to 20 people. For an ideal meeting setup, the room includes a pinboard, a whiteboard, and a flip chart.
The room is also used for counseling sessions, for which a couch and an armchair corner are available. Access to the barrier-free restroom is provided through Salon Helga. Additionally, Salon Helga houses the Ruth Maier Library.
The Ruth Maier Library is open to all interested individuals. Every third Tuesday of the month, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
HOSI Wien members can also borrow books – don’t forget your membership card!
More about our library, including the complete book catalog, can be found here: Ruth Maier Library
History
In early June 2010, the time had come: HOSI Wien moved from its basement venue in Novaragasse in the 2nd district, which it had operated for 30 years through voluntary self-management, to new premises in the vibrant scene around the Naschmarkt. After a provisional phase and extensive renovations, City Councilor Sandra Frauenberger personally attended the official opening of HOSI Wien's new community center on September 25, 2010, in the presence of many guests.
Countless hours of work, financial resources, and dedication were poured into the new space, and it truly shows. In addition to the bar area, restrooms, and kitchen, the Gugg features an office space and an event room, “Gios Room,” equipped with a lighting and sound system as well as a stage.
The association and community center was named after Franz Xaver Gugg (1921–2003), a pioneer of the homosexual movement and long-time supporter of HOSI Wien. Further information about his remarkable story can be found in LAMBDA 03/2002, starting on page 42.
Additional background story/stories about Franz Xaver Gugg and his legacy and heritage can be found in LAMBDA-Nachrichten #1/07, p. 6 ff, in issue 1/10, p. 12 ff, in issue #2/09, p. 30 ff, as well as in issue #5/07, p. 26 ff (portrait of Charlotte Steurer).
Gio's Room was named partly after James Baldwin’s novel Giovanni’s Room and partly after long-time HOSI Wien activist Giovanni Reichmann.
In 2014, the Gugg was expanded to include Salon Helga, new office spaces, and an accessible restroom. From that point on, the organization had nearly 300 m² available for its activities.
Salon Helga was named after Helga Pankratz (1959–2014), founder of the Lesbian* Group (now the LesBiFem Group), the Youth Group (now QYVIE – Queer Youth Vienna), author, activist, and chairwoman of HOSI Wien.
In October 2023, the Ruth Maier Library was inaugurated in Salon Helga to commemorate the lesbian Jewish woman from Vienna, who, at the age of 22, fell victim to the Nazis in Auschwitz.
Accessibility
The Gugg is located at the corner of Heumühlgasse 14 / Mühlgasse. It is barrier-free and accessible by public transport! We also have a wheelchair-accessible restroom, and the entire venue is wheelchair-friendly. The side entrance to the office is located at Mühlgasse 34.
The venue is best reached via public transport:
We appreciate a review or recommendation! Thank you very much.
Association and Community Center of HOSI Wien
Do you have questions about our offerings or would like to rent the Gugg?
Feel free to reach out!
Heumühlgasse 14/1, 1040 Vienna
[email protected] +43 660 216 66 05The office is located in the Gugg, our association and community center.
Our opening hours are flexible. Personal appointments can be arranged by scheduling in advance.
The entrance is accessible during the day at Mühlgasse 34, 1040 Vienna.
Mühlgasse 34, 1040 Vienna
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