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Explore historic traditions and royal collections housed within the Hofburg Palace walls.
The Hofburg complex holds several independent institutions that showcase Austria's imperial history. These sites operate separately from the main palace museums. You will need to buy individual admission tickets for each location.
You can watch classical dressage, view the royal jewels, or walk through a grand Baroque library. Large bags are not allowed inside most museums, so pack light.
1-2 hoursSeparate ticket required
This is the oldest riding school in the world. Classical dressage is practiced here by the famous white Lipizzaner stallions. Photography and video recording are strictly forbidden during performances and morning exercises.
1 hourSeparate ticket required
The Treasury holds a massive collection of royal jewels. You will find the authentic Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian imperial crown here. It requires a separate ticket from the main Hofburg museums. This stop is highly recommended for history buffs.
30-45 minutesEnter via Josefsplatz
This is one of the most notable Baroque library halls in Europe. The room is filled with historic frescoes and ancient leather-bound books. You must enter this section from Josefsplatz. The library requires its own separate admission ticket.
