Palace · Vienna, Austria
Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Built 1279.
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 at. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1279 |
| Architect | Filiberto Lucchese |
| Coordinates | 48.2064° N, 16.3653° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hofburg Palace is known for
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria.
About Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Located in the center of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century by Ottokar II of Bohemia and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence.
History
The name translates as "Castle of the Court", which denotes its origins when initially constructed during the Middle Ages. Initially planned in the 13th century as the seat of the Dukes of Austria, the palace expanded over the centuries, as they became increasingly powerful. From 1438 to 1583, and again from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat of the Habsburg kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, and thereafter until 1918 the seat of the Emperors of Austria.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Hofburg Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) · Vienna, Austria · 11.5 miles away
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) · Bratislava, Slovakia · 39.1 miles away
- Graz Airport (GRZ) · Feldkirchen bei Graz, Austria · 94.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hofburg Palace?
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria.
Where is Hofburg Palace located?
Hofburg Palace is in Vienna, Austria. Its coordinates are 48.2064° N, 16.3653° E.
How do I get to Hofburg Palace?
The nearest town is Vienna, and the nearest airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 10.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Hofburg Palace built?
Hofburg Palace was built 1279.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofburg — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q46242 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.hofburg-wien.at/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.