The Hofburg & Sisi Museum
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The Hofburg - by Jörg Bauer on Unsplash
Description
The Hofburg acted as the former imperial palace of the Habsburg kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire in Vienna since its construction in the 13th century and is now the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria. It has been greatly expanded over time to include other buildings such as the treasury, the Burgtheater or the imperial chapel. The Sisi Museum is housed in the Stephan apartments and exhibits personal items of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria whilst the Silver Collection showcases luxurious dining silverware and other decorative items.
Access & Transport
The Hofburg complex and Sisi Museum are located in the southwest of Innere Stadt, between Burggarten, Maria-Theresien-Platz and Volksgarten. Burgring tram stop (1, 2, 71, D) is on the southern side of the complex and Herrengasse metro station (U3) is 200m north of the museum.
Instructions & Recommendations
*** The silver collection is closed since April 2023 until further notice ***
Environmental & Social
No environmental data available. The museums consume electricity (lighting, cooling, heating) but not unreasonable on a per visitor basis. Preserves the country's architectural, historical and artistic heritages
Conclusion
The Hofburg is an unmissable building for those visiting Vienna: the center of power of the Empire under the Habsburg dynasty. The Sisi Museum and Silver Collection do exude a sense of incredible wealth and luxury but only give a small insight into the life and living quarters of the palace. Enjoyable but not a priority.
Key positive
Visually impressive palace and exhibits
Historical background
Key negative
A little expensive
The two collections are not excessively interesting
Suitability
No restrictions. Children under 14-16 may quickly find the museums boring
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h
Monday09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:30