The 'palace of dreams' Franz Joseph built for Empress Elisabeth in 1882-1886 inside the walled imperial hunting forest. See Sisi's bedroom with a Maria Theresa-era state bed and murals after Hans Makart, and the gym room where she did her exercises.
- Address
- Lainzer Tiergarten, 1130 Wien
- Hours
- Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon-Thu; winter break 1 Oct-1 May (special opening 16-17 Oct 2026, 09:00-17:00)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- EUR 9, reduced EUR 7; free under 19 and on the first Sunday of the month (Wien Museum, 2026)
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- First Sunday of every month
Closed in winter (1 October to 1 May)
Also free for: Under 19s
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The villa lies inside the Lainzer Tiergarten, the walled former imperial hunting ground, so plan it together with a forest walk.
- A free 45-minute audio tour (German and English) covers the villa and the couple's private life.
- The Hermes restaurant next door serves Viennese and game dishes.