Things to do in Hofburg Palace
Built in the 13th Century, the Hofburg Castle was originally a Medieval fortress and expanded over the centuries to become the beautiful castle we know today: a symbol of the Austrian culture and royalty. The most recent part of the Palace was added at the beginning of the 20th century, and the only remaining part dating back to the Medieval Times is the Chapel or Burgkapelle. The Palace itself was home to some of the most powerful monarchs in Europe such as the Habsburg dynasty and kept expanding as did their power in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. For centuries, the Hofburg Palace has been the Imperial Palace in the heart of Vienna and the principal winter residence, Schönbrunn Palace being the summer residence. Today, it is the official seat of the Austrian President and an iconic architectural landmark that no traveller should miss.
Our recommendations in Hofburg Palace
Spanish Riding School Vienna Training
See the Morning Exercise of the Spanish Riding School and learn the training of riders and Lipizzans of the Winter Riding School, with classical Viennese music.
Travel through the world at the Weltmuseum Wien. See unique treasures from different cultures and epochs, including a part of James Cook's collection.
Vienna Hofburg Orchestra: Mozart and Strauss concert tickets
Book your tickets for the Mozart and Strauss concert, by the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. Enjoy a Viennese evening in one of the concert halls of the Hofburg Palace.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and Imperial Treasury Vienna combo ticket
Experience the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury. See the collections of the Habsburgs and get a unique panorama of over 1000 years of history.
Spanish Riding School Vienna Training
See the Morning Exercise of the Spanish Riding School and learn the training of riders and Lipizzans of the Winter Riding School, with classical Viennese music.
Travel through the world at the Weltmuseum Wien. See unique treasures from different cultures and epochs, including a part of James Cook's collection.
Vienna Hofburg Orchestra: Mozart and Strauss concert tickets
Book your tickets for the Mozart and Strauss concert, by the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. Enjoy a Viennese evening in one of the concert halls of the Hofburg Palace.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and Imperial Treasury Vienna combo ticket
Experience the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury. See the collections of the Habsburgs and get a unique panorama of over 1000 years of history.
New Hofburg Palace Audio Guided Tour and Entry Ticket
Explore the fascinating structure of the New Hofburg Palace with an audio-guided tour.
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Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace visit and Vienna city tour in the morning
Discover the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna during a guided tour in the morning and learn more about the city's highlights on a tour through the center.
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Tickets for the Imperial Treasury at Vienna Hofburg Palace
Visit the Imperial Treasury at Hofburg Palace in Vienna and see precious historic treasures of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Catholicism.
Imperial Treasury and New Hofburg Palace Combo Ticket with Audio Tour
Learn about one of Europe's most powerful dynasties, starting in the late Middle Ages to the modern era, with this combo ticket and audio tour.
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Vienna PASS for up to 90 free attractions
Book your Vienna PASS for 1, 2, 3, or 6 days and enjoy free entry for up to 90 popular attractions and museums and unlimited use of the sightseeing bus.
Vienna City Card with Discounts and Public Transport
Buy your Vienna City Card in advance to get free public transport plus great discounts at museums, attractions, restaurants, shops, shows and much more.
Time Travel Vienna: Magical time travel through Viennese history
Learn more about Vienna and its history on a time travel. Enter to a magic place, in which historical content is combined with modern technology. This is a unique experience!
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Vienna private city center and hills tour with a van
Discover the true spirit of Vienna, a modern metropolis, but also a place of unspoiled nature, while exploring the city in a van which can accomodate up to 6 people.
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Reviews Hofburg Palace
“The horses are beautiful. My seat was upstairs with an unknown group. Bit awkward especially as there were plenty elsewhere. Both people in ticket office looked at my voucher as if it were in sandscrit. There are works going on right outside where my seat was. As a result I couldn't hear the explanation about the horses. I stayed 20 minutes to see some of the training I could understand. Then left.”
“The bus maps were very confusing as not all the bus stop numbers were marked on the map, which made it hard to find which stop you needed if you got off anywhere”
“The biggest advantage of buying Sisi Combo ticket was the fast lane entrance to museums. There was a huge crowd waiting to purchase tickets and enter in the museums. With the ticket we skipped the lines.”
“Il s'agit d'un édifice immense. C'est assez spécialisé (salle des armures, salle de instruments de musique anciens…). La signalisation manque beaucoup de clarté. On s'y perd facilement.”
