A hoist system comprises at least one mast (2), a hoist trolley (4) moveable externally along the mast, and a platform (24), which is articulately coupled to the hoist trolley (4) so that it is horizontally pivoting about a substantially vertical axis (22) between two end positions relative to the hoist trolley (4). The position of the vertical axis (22) is adjustable for adjusting the distance between the hoist trolley (4) and the platform (24). As a result, the mast can be anchored in a traditional manner at one of the two facade sections of a building extending from a non-right-angled corner, and the platform can be angled horizontally relative to the hoist trolley so that it extends substantially in parallel with the other facade section of the building.