Overview
Hofburg Palace served as the Habsburg dynasty's winter residence and center of power from the 13th century to 1918, and now houses the Austrian presidential offices. Inside the complex, the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and Silver Collection offer a glimpse into the opulent daily life of the Habsburg court. The Spanish Riding School within the same complex presents elegant performances by Lipizzaner white horses, and the Austrian National Library's magnificent Baroque hall is another highlight. Combined ticket (Sisi Museum + Imperial Apartments + Silver Collection) about EUR 17.50. U-Bahn U3, Herrengasse station.
Opening Hours
Sisi Museum: 09:00-17:30 (open year-round).
Travel Tips
The Sisi Museum is quieter in the morning. Spanish Riding School performances run Wed-Sun and require advance booking. Don't miss the Prunksaal of the Austrian National Library.
Hotels near Hofburg Palace
Hotels and guesthouses in Vienna, Innere Stadt, Vienna
Other attractions in Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburgs' summer palace, with 1,441 rooms and beautiful French-style gardens.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
The heart of Vienna. The view of the old town from the 137m south tower is breathtaking.
Belvedere Palace
A Baroque palace housing Klimt's 'The Kiss,' with stunning Vienna skyline views from its gardens.
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's finest opera houses, a Neo-Renaissance masterpiece on the Ringstrasse.
Naschmarkt
Vienna's largest outdoor market — a food lovers' paradise with 120+ stalls serving global cuisine.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
A world-class museum housing the Habsburgs' art collection, including masterpieces by Bruegel, Rubens, and Velázquez.
Prater Park & Giant Ferris Wheel
Vienna's iconic 1897 Giant Ferris Wheel and vast green park — a playground for all ages.