Hofburg and the Sisi Museum: tickets and entrances
The Hofburg is a palace complex with several independently ticketed venues, so a ticket mentioning the palace does not mean access to every collection. Use the Sisi Museum entrance instructions when planning your arrival, rather than heading to whichever courtyard appears first on a map. Check the current exhibition route and inclusions before adding other palace attractions to the same day.
At a glance
- Book
- A few days ahead
- Time needed
- About 2 hours
- Which to pick
- Buy online for a morning slot. Allow two hours, and see the Sisi rooms first.
Hofburg and the Sisi Museum tickets and tours
Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
Check the official site for the current admission package, entry time and guide arrangements. Follow the visitor route on site rather than assuming you can enter individual sections in any order.
Guided visit
If a guided option is available, check its language, meeting point and duration. Confirm whether admission is included and whether the tour covers the rooms you want to see.
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The best time to visit
Choose a slot that leaves a margin before your next booking. The galleries and apartments follow an indoor visitor route, so a rainy part of the day can work well if admission is available.
How to get to Hofburg and the Sisi Museum
Herrengasse on U3 is about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the entrance beneath the Michaelerkuppel. Approach through Michaelerplatz and follow signs for the Sisi Museum, checking your booking for the precise entry instructions.
Tips for your visit
- Save the entrance instructions before leaving your accommodation, as the complex contains several separate museums.
- Check current collection access rather than relying on older descriptions of what a ticket includes.
- Leave a gap before another timed booking so you can follow the full visitor route.
Hofburg and the Sisi Museum: tickets and entrances
Does this ticket cover every Hofburg attraction?
No. The palace complex contains separate institutions. Check your ticket's named inclusions, and make separate arrangements for any other museum or performance you want to attend.
Can I choose which section to visit first?
Follow the visitor route and staff instructions on the day. Do not base a tight schedule on being able to start in a particular room or section.
Is the silver collection included?
Check the official site for current access and ticket inclusions. Older descriptions of the Hofburg visit may list collections that are not on the current route.
Which entrance should I put into my map?
Look for the Sisi Museum entrance at the Michaelerkuppel, approached from Michaelerplatz. Confirm the meeting point separately if you have booked a guided visit.