Address

Wiener Hofburg
Heldenplatz 1
A-1010 Vienna

About 'Wiener Hofburg'

The Vienna Hofburg (Imperial Palace) was the seat of the government of the Austrian sovereigns during the 13th century, the German kings and Roman emperors during the 15th century until 1806 (except for the period of 1740-1745) and of the Emperor of Austria until 1918. In the 15th century, the palace chapel was partly rebuilt. The Interior Burghof court was used as a tournament and theater square, and today is dominated by the late-Classicist monument (1824-1846 b P. Marchesi) dedicated to Emperor Franz I.

The most important part of the Vienna Imperial Palace, from an artistic point of view, is the court library which was completed by J. E. Fischer von Erlach in 1735, after plans made by his father for Emperor Karl VI 1735. The superb façade, behind which is the magnificent library hall, is enclosed by 2 side wings built by N. Pacassi 1763-1769. The right wing houses the Redoutensäle halls (destroyed by fire in 1992, some parts reconstructed, for example new ceilings and murals by J. Mikl in the Großer Redoutensaal, were re-opened in 1997), the left wing, housing the collections of the National Library, also incorporates the façade of the Augustine church. All these buildings enclose the Josefsplatz square (with the equestrian statue of Emperor Joseph II, by F. A. Zauner), considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in Vienna.

How to get to 'Wiener Hofburg'

Public transport lines which take you directly to the Hofburg
Underground: U3 (orange), alight at Herrengasse
Trams: 1, 2, D and J, alight at Burgring
Bus: 2A and 3A, alight at Hofburg


Arriving by car
On leaving Vienna International Airport take the A4 motorway heading towards Vienna city centre, then follow signs for the Ring, which takes you directly to the Hofburg.
Arriving from the south on the A2 motorway head for Vienna city centre until you get to the Opera, then turn onto the Ring which will take you directly to the Hofburg.
Arriving from the west on the A1 motorway head for Vienna city centre until you get to the Opera, then turn onto the Ring which takes you directly to the Hofburg.

Some further Events at this venue

Thursday, April 26th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Saturday, April 28th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Tuesday, May 1st 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Thursday, May 3rd 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Saturday, May 5th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Tuesday, May 8th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Thursday, May 10th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Saturday, May 12th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester
Tuesday, May 15th 2012. 20:30: Wiener Hofburg Orchester