FAQ
Is it possible to use my own caterer?
Our contractual partners will be pleased to assist you with your catering requirements at the Hofburg Congress Center. Catering's Best by InterContinental and CLUB.catering will run the catering until the end of June 2012. From July 2012 the new catering partners DO & CO, GERSTNER and COPALOCA will give the Hofburg catering a whole new look.
Is parking available at the Hofburg Congress Center for participants?
Up to 80 parking spaces are available for reservation on Heldenplatz. Our project management team can make the reservations for you.
Is there a list of prices for hiring rooms at the Hofburg Congress Center?
We will be pleased to provide a price quotation based on the details for your event. You can find more details on our packages (galas and wedding) here.
Is the Hofburg Congress Center wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all of the main event rooms can be reached by lift.
Is it possible to hire my own technical service provider?
Yes, this is possible, although we would also be pleased to put you in contact with our experienced partners.
Which legal requirements need to be fulfilled, and does the event have to be registered?
The Hofburg Congress Center will register your event with the police and the owner of the building, the Burghauptmannschaft Österreich.
Depending on the type of event, the organiser itself may have to register with the following authorities:
Municipal Department 36 (MA 36) – Event Centre
T +43 1 4000 36336
event@m36.magwien.gv.at
AKM (Austrian Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers)
T +43 1 50717
service@akm.co.at
Entertainment tax:
Municipal Department 4 (MA4) / Referat 5
T +43 1 4000 86201
post-r05@m04.magwien.gv.at
Our Project Managers will be happy to help you!
Are decorative plants permanently in place in the event rooms?
No. Our partner companies will be pleased to answer any questions on decorative plants and flowers.
Can photos be taken during the event and can these be passed on to third parties?
Yes, you are allowed to take photos yourself. In the case of non-commercial publication, the photos must be credited to Hofburg Vienna. If pictures are to be used for commercial purposes, please note that only our registered partner companies are entitled to take and sell photos.
Is smoking allowed in the rooms at the Hofburg?
Smoking bans under the Tabakgesetz (Tobacco Act) as amended must always be observed. Smoking on Hofburg Viennapremises is strictly prohibited, except in designated smoking areas. The operator accepts liability neither for infringements of any smoking bans, nor for damages incurred or injury suffered by the Contractual Partner or third parties due to smoking.
Can candlelight and open fires be used?
No open fires of any kind are permitted in the historic congress centre.
Do you have your own loading area?
Yes. A loading area is available to event organisers for deliveries and removals. Arrangements should be coordinated with your project manager.
How far away is the airport?
A taxi from Vienna International Airport takes on average 20 minutes. The CAT City Airport Train will take you to Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes; from there, the Hofburg can be reached by underground in five minutes. See also “Where to find us”.
Are there any car parks close to the Hofburg?
Yes, there are several. A full list can be found at www.parkeninwien.at.
Can I take a tour of the Hofburg?
Yes, but only some parts of the building. The section which is open to the public houses the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum, the Treasury, the Imperial Silver Collection and the Spanish Riding School, which can be viewed during the regular opening hours. See also Hofburg.
Who is the actual owner of the Hofburg?
The entire complex is owned by the Federal Republic of Austria. The building is managed by the Burghauptmannschaft Österreich and the conference centre is operated by the privately-managed Wiener Kongresszentrum Hofburg Betriebsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Where can I find a plan of the Hofburg?
Here. See Plan.
Which hotels are located next to the Hofburg?
Hotels from every category, with a total of 7,500 beds can be found right next to the Hofburg.
Enquiries and bookings made via the homepage of the Vienna Tourist Board: Vienna Tourist Board Hotels
What are the dimensions of the goods lifts?
The goods lifts in the Hofburg Congress Center are 4.2m deep, 1.5m wide and 2.1m high, with a maximum load capacity of 4,200kg. The goods lifts in the Redoutensaele are 1.5m deep, 2.35m wide with a door width of 1.8m, and 2.25m high, with a maximum load capacity of 2,000kg.