How to Get to the Hofburg
- From
- central Vienna
- To
- the Hofburg
- By
- U-Bahn, tram or on foot
- Time
- 4 to 8 minutes' walk from the nearest U-Bahn stations
- Cost
- A single Wiener Linien ticket; check the current fare at wienerlinien.at
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The Hofburg sits in the middle of the first district, which means almost everything in central Vienna is a short walk away and the U-Bahn does the rest. The nearest station is Herrengasse on the U3, about 320 metres from the Michaelerplatz entrance. Distances below are straight-line from the palace, measured from the stations' own coordinates.
Step by step
- 1
Take the U3 to Herrengasse
The closest station, about 320 m. Leave towards Michaelerplatz and the domed entrance is in front of you.
- 2
Or the U1 or U3 to Stephansplatz
About 500 m. Walk down the Graben and the Kohlmarkt, which ends at Michaelerplatz.
- 3
Or the U2 to Museumsquartier or Volkstheater
About 520 m and 560 m respectively, arriving from the Heldenplatz side, which is the entrance for the Neue Burg museums.
- 4
Choose your entrance
Michaelerplatz for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection; the Swiss Court for the Treasury; Josefsplatz for the State Hall; Heldenplatz for the Neue Burg.
Nearest stations to Hofburg Palace
| Station | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| HerrengasseVOR | metro | 326 m | about 5 min |
| VolkstheaterVOR | metro | 467 m | about 8 min |
| StephansplatzVOR | metro | 499 m | about 8 min |
| MuseumsquartierVOR | metro | 508 m | about 8 min |
| KarlsplatzVOR | metro | 608 m | about 10 min |
| RathausVOR | metro | 846 m | about 14 min |
Within 3 km of Hofburg Palace. Walk time = straight line × 1.3 at 80 m/min. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Tips
- The trams on the Ring stop at Burgring and Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring, both a short walk across Heldenplatz.
- Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4) is about 740 m and worth it if you are already there: the walk crosses the Burggarten.
- The courtyards are a through route, so you can cross the complex on foot rather than walking around it.
- Taxis and fiaker ranks sit at Michaelerplatz; the fiaker is a ride, not transport.
Other ways to get there
| Method | Time | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| On foot from St Stephen's Cathedral | About 8 minutes | Free | Down the Graben and Kohlmarkt, the busiest and prettiest approach. |
| Tram on the Ring | Varies | A single Wiener Linien ticket | Lines stopping at Burgring put you at Heldenplatz. |
| Taxi | Varies with traffic | Metered | The first district is restricted; a taxi will drop you at the edge. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest U-Bahn to the Hofburg?
Herrengasse on the U3, about 320 metres from the Michaelerplatz entrance.
Which entrance should I use?
Michaelerplatz for the palace route, the Swiss Court for the Imperial Treasury, Josefsplatz for the State Hall and Heldenplatz for the Neue Burg museums.
Can you walk to the Hofburg from St Stephen's Cathedral?
Yes, about eight minutes down the Graben and the Kohlmarkt.
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