The Vienna Hofburg

Until 1918, the Hofburg was the center of the vast empire of the Habsburg emperors. They magnificently designed the area once generously planned as the "Imperial Forum" - from the "Old Castle" from the 13th century to the most recent part from around 1900. Today, more than two dozen world-class collections await you here. Plus cafés, restaurants, squares and parks. Welcome to an imperial journey through history, art and pleasure.

Imperial Apartments

The former private apartments of the imperial family in the Hofburg today present the splendor of the past. Immerse yourself in the everyday life of the monarchs.

Sisi Museum

As a beautiful, universally acclaimed empress, Elisabeth has long since become a cult figure. The Sisi Museum in the Imperial Apartments of the Hofburg confronts the myth with the truth. Highlights include numerous personal objects belonging to Elisabeth and the most famous portraits of the beautiful empress.

Spanish Riding School

Experience the Spanish Riding School with Vienna's famous Lipizzaner ballet live in the baroque ambience of the Hofburg. Marvel at horsemanship at its best - from the pirouette to the capriole.

Silver chamber

The Habsburg service and cutlery on display, the centerpieces and glasses shine today as they did then in the Hofburg. They reflect the splendor of the imperial tables.

Imperial Palace
St. Michael's Dome
1010 Vienna
Phone +43 1 53375 70
info@hofburg-wien.at