Hofburg Vienna
With its magnificent halls, splendid courtyards and majestic wings, the Hofburg, the former imperial palace, tells the story of a world empire. Here you can explore the Imperial Apartments, the famous Sisi Museum and the Silver Collection, an impressive insight into life at the imperial court.

The Hofburg is still an important place today: it houses the official seat of the Austrian Federal President, the Spanish Riding School, the Austrian National Library and several museums and exhibitions. The Volksgarten and the Albertina are just a few steps away, making the Hofburg the perfect starting point for cultural walks around the city.

Highlights:
  • Visit the historic Imperial Apartments & the Sisi Museum
  • Impressive architecture from different eras
  • Home of the world-famous Spanish Riding School
  • Central location between St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Albertina & the MuseumsQuartier
  • Seat of the Austrian Federal President

A visit to the Hofburg Vienna is like traveling back in time through the heart of the Habsburg monarchy: magnificent, steeped in history and truly unforgettable.

Facilities

  • Accessible entrance
  • Guided tours available
  • Restrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Nearby

Places nearby, sorted by distance from Hofburg Vienna.

Heldenplatz 70 m

Heldenplatz

Heldenplatz 21/4, 1010 Vienna

  • Free admission
  • Squares, Streets & Neighborhoods
Spanish Riding School 200 m

Spanish Riding School

Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna

  • €24
  • Viewpoints & Experiences
Ringstrasse 210 m

Ringstrasse

Ringstraße, 1010 Vienna

  • Free admission
  • Squares, Streets & Neighborhoods
Volksgarten 260 m

Volksgarten

1010 Vienna

  • Free admission
  • Parks, Gardens & Nature
Maria-Theresien-Platz 270 m

Maria-Theresien-Platz

Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna

  • Free admission
  • Squares, Streets & Neighborhoods

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