Hofkriegsrat, Vienna

#202 among attractions in Vienna

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The Hofkriegsrat established in 1556 was the central military administrative authority of the Habsburg monarchy until 1848 and the predecessor of the Austro-Hungarian Ministry of War. The agency was directly subordinated to the Habsburg emperors with its seat in Vienna. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'44"N, 16°22'17"E

Address

Wipplingerstrasse 6-8Innere Stadt (Stubenviertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

Contact

+43 1 22894693

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Hofkriegsrat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Graben, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Pestsäule, Dorotheergasse.

~1430 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Graben, Vienna
7 min walk • Graben is one of the most prestigious and affluent shopping districts in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This grand boulevard, which traces its roots back to the Roman times, has evolved into a bustling haven for shoppers and a must-visit destination for tourists seeking...
~1450 ftS
Medieval place of worship and city icon
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
7 min walk • St. Stephen's Cathedral, a majestic symbol of Vienna, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. This Gothic structure, with its distinctive, ornately patterned, tiled roof, is one of Austria's most significant landmarks.
~1290 ftS
Memorial column for plague victims
Pestsäule, Vienna
7 min walk • Standing majestically in the heart of Vienna, the Pestsäule, also known as the Plague Column, is a significant historical monument that commemorates the end of the devastating plague that swept through the city in 1679. This Baroque statue, located on the bustling...
~1370 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Dorotheergasse, Vienna
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Dorotheergasse is a charming and historic shopping district that beckons visitors with its blend of tradition and sophistication. This quaint street, lined with classic Viennese architecture, offers an array of shopping...
~1030 ftS
Baroque church with organ concerts
Peterskirche, Vienna
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Peterskirche, or St. Peter's Church, stands as a stunning example of Baroque architecture and a spiritual oasis in the bustling Austrian capital. This parish church, renowned for its opulent interior and intricate design, offers...
~1090 ftSE
48°12'38"N • 16°22'30"E
Kletterzentrum Austria, Vienna
6 min walk • Climbing
~340 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Maria am Gestade, Vienna
2 min walk • Maria am Gestade is a Gothic church in Vienna, Austria. One of the oldest churches in the city—along with St. Peter's Church and St. Rupert's Church—it is one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in Vienna.
~1430 ftS
Cemetery
Ducal Crypt, Vienna
7 min walk • The Ducal Crypt is a burial chamber beneath the chancel of Stephansdom in Vienna, Austria. It holds 78 containers with the bodies, hearts, or viscera of 72 members of the House of Habsburg.
~1480 ftSE
Square
Stephansplatz, Vienna
8 min walk • The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world.
~430 ftSW
Memorial for Jewish Holocaust victims
Judenplatz, Vienna
3 min walk • The Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial also known as the Nameless Library stands in Judenplatz in the first district of Vienna. It is the central memorial for the Austrian victims of the Holocaust and was designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread.
~1180 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Palace
Episcopal Palace, Vienna
6 min walk • The Episcopal Palace in Vienna is the seat of the archbishop of Vienna, Austria. It is located in the centre of the city next to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hofkriegsrat?

Nearby attractions include Maria am Gestade, Vienna (2 min walk), Judenplatz, Vienna (3 min walk), Judenplatz, Vienna (3 min walk), Römermuseum, Vienna (4 min walk).

How to get to Hofkriegsrat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hofkriegsrat:

Bus

Hoher Markt • Lines: 1A, 3A (2 min walk)
Schwertgasse • Lines: 1A, 3A (2 min walk)

Tram

Salztorbrücke • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Marienbrücke • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (7 min walk)

Metro

Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (7 min walk)
Schwedenplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (18 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (21 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (19 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (28 min walk)