The Hofburg Imperial Palace is the official residence of the Austrian president today. Throughout history this has been the seat of countless emperors and rulers and during the Habsburg reign Hofburg was known as the winter palace while Schönbrunn was the summer palace.
Today Hofburg is much more than a building – it feels much more like a big area where you have loads of sights and attractions to see.
Things to see in the Hofburg Imperial Palace and area:
- various residences
- a chapel
- museums
- the Imperial Library
- the treasury
- the national theatre
- the riding school
- the horse stables
Hofburg pictures: