Attractions
Hofburg
The Austrian Hapsburgs lived in the Hofburg Palace, or Imperial Palace, for more than 600 years. Today’s enormous structure began in the 13th century and was added to by every generation after that. The palace houses the president’s offices, as well as 22 separate museums, the National Library and a 14th-century Augustinian church. If you visit the Royal Chapel on a Sunday, you can hear the Vienna Boy’s Choir sing Mass as they have done since 1498. The site is massive, so allow yourself several days to explore everything or be selective. One of the most popular museums, the Kaiserappartements, offers tours of the Kaiser’s apartments.
Address: Hofburg - Michaelerkuppel.
Telephone: (01) 533 7570.
Website:www.hofburg-wien.at
Getting there: Take the U-Bahn to Herrengasse or Tram D, J, 1 or 2 to Burgring.
Hours of operation: Imperial Apartments: daily 9am–5:30pm. Closes at 6pm in July and August.
Admission: Imperial Apartments: Adults - €10.50, children (under age 18) - €6.50, other discounts available.
