"The Residenz is a fine, square building adjoining the Cathedral, with two main entrances and posted at each 2 Grenadier Guards" (Heinrich Pichler on the Residenz).
The inner courtyard with Arcades of the Residenz offers many possibilities for events ranging from summer fête, through open-air cocktail reception, to concert performance.
There is a long tradition of splendid festivities in and around the Residenz. Under Prince-Archbishop Marcus Sitticus von Hohenems (1612-1619), the carnival season saw a close succession of theatre and opera performances, sleigh-rides and masked parades. Prestigious festivities were often turned to advantage for public relations, with the outdoor areas and even "half the town" included.
| Rooms |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Carabinieri Hall | 525 | 525 | 396 | 170 | 123 | 114 | 376 | 50x12 | 640 |
| Knights Hall | 220 | 250 | 160 | 108 | 64 | 69 | 186 | 25x10 | 255 |
| Conference Hall | 150 | 160 | 99 | 76 | 40 | 44 | 120 | 14,94x12,82 | 190 |
| Antecamera | 60 | 60 | 55 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 56 | 10,05x9,85 | 100 |
| Imperial Hall | 150 | 150 | 99 | 89 | 56 | 48 | 88 | 19,42x9,11 | 176 |
| Throne Room | 120 | 120 | 99 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 120 | 20,24x8,76 | 177 |
| White Hall | 120 | 120 | 99 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 96 | 19,46x8,80 | 171 |
| Audience Hall | 90 | 100 | 66 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 30 | 13,79x9,84 | 135 |
| Arcades | - | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | 30,10x10,30 | 310 |
| Inner courtyard with arcades | - | 525 | - | - | - | - | - | 45,00x24,70 | 1.070 |