Kaiservilla, A Royal Retreat Steeped in Fairytale Romance

Jainzen 38, 4820 Bad Ischl
The place where Princess Sissi and Franz got engaged
4.2
Palace
Castle

Introduction

The Summer Palace was built by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1849, and on August 19, 1853, he and Princess Sisi held their engagement ceremony at the Summer Palace. Afterwards, the Emperor's mother, Sophie, gave him the villa as a wedding gift, and it became the royal summer residence.

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Expensive parking fees
Address
Jainzen 38, 4820 Bad Ischl
Opening hours
May-September 9:30-17:00
January-April, October 10:00-16:00
Website http://www.kaiservilla.at/

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