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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.

Female polar bear Nora with baby in the birth crate of Schönbrunn Zoo
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Baby polar bear at Schönbrunn Zoo

At the beginning of November, Schönbrunn Zoo celebrated the birth of a baby polar bear that will soon capture the hearts of visitors. An …

Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace

The former summer residence of the Habsburgs impresses with imperial ceremonial rooms and magnificent gardens. Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz Joseph, …

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

Hofburg - Imperial Palace

Vienna's Imperial Palace is one of the biggest palace complexes in the world. The oldest parts date to the 13th century, with construction having …

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 …

Belvedere

The Belvedere is not only a magnificent Baroque palace but also houses one of Austria's most valuable art collections – with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon …

Spanish Riding School

Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School and its world-famous Lipizzaners offers the highest standard of horse-riding art in the Baroque ambience of the Imperial …

Hannah

MYPERFECTDAY in Vienna

Spend an imperial day with Hannah, "Bereitanwärterin".

Treasury

Imperial Treasury Vienna

The most important treasury in the world is home to two imperial crowns as well as the Burgundian treasure and the treasure of the Order of the …

Caskets in illuminated room, plinth bearing inscription Franz Joseph

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. …

Golden imperial carriage

Imperial Carriage Museum

The Imperial Carriage Museum in the palace park of Schönbrunn Palace presents carriages and exquisite items of clothing of the Habsburgs. A "Sisi …

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 Emperor's Couch

How the emperor once lived: the former furniture of the Habsburgs is exhibited in the Hofmobiliendepot. Imperial …

State Hall, National Library

Austrian National Library, State Hall

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

Upper Belvedere seen from the garden

Big on Baroque?

Pomp and finery have always been used to proclaim and signify power. Vying to outdo each other, the Viennese nobility and clergy built impressive Baroque …

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 …

View at Ringstrasse and Parliament

Ringstrasse tour

You can experience the most beautiful boulevard in the world on foot or on board the Vienna Ring Tram.