Habsburg's centres of power

Habsburg's centres of power

Length: 764 km
Places: 14
Sights: 28
Countries: 5
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Follow the residence cities and key sites of power and politics and discover many more insights along the thematic route.

Schloss Hof

Schloss Hof is the largest of the six Marchfeld palaces.

Blick auf die Altstadt mit der Basilika

Hall in Tirol

Hall was first mentioned in written records in 1256.

Innsbruck

Buildings from the imperial era meet modern architecture.

Blick auf die Altstadt mit Säntis im Hintergrund Bergpanorama

Feldkirch

It was already established as a settlement in Late Roman times.

Burg Stein über Baden

Around 1000 AD, a castle was built on the rocky ridge of the Schlossbe…

Ensisheim

Ensisheim had been under Habsburg hegemony since at least 1277.

Breisach

The frequent changes of rule in Breisach are documented on the town ha…

Freiburg

The surrounding Black Forest landscape extends into the city itself.

Basel

Exceptionally well‑preserved old town with guild houses, craftsmen’s h…

Habsburg's centres of power