What to do · Vienna
Hofburg, Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
The Hofburg was the Habsburgs' winter palace, right in the centre. The visit takes in the Sisi Museum, dedicated to Empress Elisabeth, the Imperial Apartments where she and Franz Joseph lived, and the court's silver and tableware collection. You enter by the Michaelerkuppel, the dome on St Michael's Square.
News for November 2026
The Sisi Museum closed for renovation and reopens on 19 November 2026 with more rooms. Until the 18th, only the apartments can be seen, with hours from 10:00 to 16:30 and a reduced admission of €15 (€9 from age 6); the guided tour costs €33. The prices for the new phase are published on the museum's website.
The Sisi Pass, €60 adults and €38 children from the new season on 19 November, combines this visit with Schönbrunn and the Furniture Museum.
Before you go
Tickets carry a fixed time and are sold only online at imperialtickets.com, the official shop; the museum warns of fake websites. You cannot enter with suitcases, large bags or scooters, and there is no left luggage.
Tips
- Leave your suitcase at the hotel There is no cloakroom for luggage and they will not let you in with it.
- Combine with Schönbrunn If you are going to see both palaces, the Sisi Pass works out cheaper than separate tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the entrance?
At the Michaelerkuppel, next to St Michael's Square. Metro U3, Herrengasse stop.
Is it open in November 2026?
Yes. Until the 18th without the museum area and at a reduced price; from the 19th, the renovated Sisi Museum.
As a family
