Imperial Vienna

Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces, or stroll along the magnificent Ring Boulevard and take a look at the heart of the former vast Habsburg empire, the Imperial Palace. Get a sense of the luster and glory of the old empire by visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Spanish Riding School, the Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater, as well as the sarcophagi in the Imperial Vault.

Emperor Franz Joseph in dress uniform around 1910

Emperor Franz Joseph: 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of his death

Emperor Franz Joseph died in Schönbrunn Palace on 21 November 1916. A number of exhibitions in Vienna …

Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace

Visit Empress Sisi’s former summer residence. This baroque complex contains an enchanting park, the Palm House, the Gloriette and a zoo. Spend an entire …

Heldenplatz, shot of the equestrian statue of Archduke Charles, with a view of the Leopold Wing of the Hofburg

Hofburg - Imperial Palace

Until 1918, the Hofburg was the center of the gigantic Habsburg empire. Originally planned as a lavish “Imperial forum”, the grounds were built up …

Sisi Museum

Sisi Museum

Beautiful and celebrated Empress Elisabeth has long since become a cult figure. The Sisi Museum in the Imperial Apartments of the Imperial Palace compares the …

Schönbrunn Palace: Zoo, Panda

Schönbrunn Zoo

Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna is the world’s oldest zoo still in existence and has already been voted Europe’s best zoo on four occasions. Each year more than two …

Spanish Riding School

Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna with its famous Lipizzan ballet can be experienced live in the baroque ambiance of the Imperial Palace. Admire …

Hannah

MYPERFECTDAY in Vienna

Spend an imperial day with Hannah, "Bereitanwärterin".

Treasury

Treasury

The most important treasury in the world is reason indeed to be amazed: Here, in the oldest part of the Imperial Palace (13th century), you find not only the …

Death’s head with crown in the Imperial Burial Vault

Imperial Burial Vault (Imperial Crypt)

The Imperial Crypt is located beneath the Capuchin Church and is intended for members of Austria’s former Habsburg dynasty, who have …

Palm House, Schönbrunn

Palm House, Schönbrunn

The Palm House in the palace park at Schönbrunn is the largest of its kind on the European continent. It houses dozens of Mediterranean, tropical and …

Palais of Archduke Wilhelm

Ringstrasse Palaces

The construction of the Ringstrasse also entailed several magnificent palaces that were built by wealthy citizens and royalty.

Strauss Monument

Ringstrasse boulevard monuments

Numerous monuments along the Ringstrasse boulevard honor historical personalities.

Kaiser Franz Josef-Statue, Burggarten

On the trail of Emperor Franz Joseph in Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, and the Imperial Burial Vault: imperial sightseeing in Vienna takes in some of the most …

Hofburg - Imperial Palace

In the Footsteps of the Habsburgs

For centuries, the Habsburgs had their main residence in the center of Vienna. The most important points of the former Habsburg places in …

Empress Elisabeth (collage)

Sisi's Vienna

No other empress is as famous as Sisi. After marrying Emperor Franz Joseph, Sisi moved to the capital city of Vienna, the residence of the imperial family. …

Wagenburg, golden carriage

Trailing Sisi

Sensational cult objects for Sisi fans from around the world are presented by the Sisi Trail through the Imperial Coach Collection at Schönbrunn, which traces …

Demel

Enjoy Imperial Ambiance

Cafés and restaurants between the imperial residence and the art palace: enjoy with Arts and Delights ...

Biedermeierstühle

Imperial Furniture Collection

The k.k. Hofmobiliendepot (literally: imperial-royal Court Furniture Depot) is a unique museum that shows how the imperial families used to …

State Hall, National Library

State Hall, National Library

The ceremonial room, the heart of the Austrian National Library, is one of the most beautiful library halls in the world. It is the biggest …

View of Danube Island

Route of Emperors and Kings

This route offers a magnificent landscape on each side of the Danube, baroque palaces, mysterious castles, medieval cities and splendid …

Heldenplatz, Hofburg

Discover the Imperial Palace

Visit one of the biggest palace complexes in the world. Built by the Babenbergs, continuously expanded by the Habsburgs, it is now the home of …

Schönbrunn Palace with pond

Schönbrunn Palace and environs

Schönbrunn is home not only to the wonderful palace but also to the oldest zoo in the world, the Palm House and much more besides.

Sisi Museum

In the footsteps of the Habsburgs

Visit the former residences of the Habsburgs, the venues of grand weddings as well as the unique burial sites of the former imperial …