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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Hofburg

Vienna, Austria

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 74 2026
Hofburg

Former Habsburg residence and seat of power in central Vienna, a complex of wings, courtyards and domes around Michaelerplatz and Heldenplatz. Inside are the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum and the Spanish Riding School, with free-to-walk courtyards and adjacent parks.

Highlights

  • Imperial Apartments
  • Sisi Museum
  • Spanish Riding School

Good to know

  • Separate tickets for each section
  • Book tickets in advance
  • Courtyards and grounds free to visit

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