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- Destinations
- Europe
- Austria
- Vienna
- Hofburg
Hofburg
The Hofburg Palace, or Imperial Palace, was the home of the
Austrian Hapsburgs for 600 years. The first fortifications were
erected by King Ottakar Premyst in the 13th century and were added
to by every generation until it became the monumental structure it
is today. As well as housing the president's offices, the palace
now encompasses 22 separate museums, the National Library, a
14th-century Augustinian church, the famous Spanish Riding School
and the Royal Chapel, where every Sunday the Vienna Boy's Choir
sing Mass (they have performed for the Royal Court since 1498). It
will be impossible to even catch a glimpse of everything on display
at the Hofburg, so visitors should be selective. The most popular
of the museums is the Kaiserappartements, which takes visitors on a
tour of the Kaiser's imperial apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the
Imperial Silver Collection.
Information & Facts
Address
Innerer Burghof 1, Kaisertor
Admission
EUR10.50 (adults), EUR6.50 (children 6-18); other
concessions available.
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 5:30pm (until 6pm in July and
August).
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).