Imperial Austria Group Tours

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Hofburg Vienna imperial winter residence
Schönbrunn Palace imperial summer residence
Schönbrunn Animal Park imperial menagerie
Hof Palace imperial festival palace on the countryside
Hofmobiliendepot imperial furniture collection
Imperial Austria
The Trademark Imperial Austria is a project
on five of the most attractive tourism destinations
in Austria. They preserve a grand, important
heritage that is deeply rooted in the imperial
tradition of the country, and they disclose many
approaches to the history, culture and lifeworld
of the Habsburg Monarchy.
The Variety With Imperial Austria, culture
Hofburg Kaiserappartements
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
and nature can experienced at the same time.
In five historically important places in and
around Vienna, there are
n three imperial palaces with original furniture
Schloß Schönbrunn
n splendid historical, Baroque gardens
n the oldest animal park in the world
n world-class imperial collections
n
t he Hofmobiliendepot with its imperial
furniture collection
The Range of Offers We will gladly organise
visitor programs comprising the highlights for
our customers. A few examples are included in
this folder. It will be a pleasure for us to inform
you on further, individually tailored packages
personally. Please contact us
n by phone under +43 1 877 92 94-500
n or email info@imperial-austria.at
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Imperial Furniture Collection
Information, bookings, requests: Tel. + 43 1 877 92 94 500, info@imperial-austria.at, www.imperial-austria.at
Imperial
Austria
Residences
Hofburg Vienna
Imperial Silver
Collection
The Setting For more than 600 years, Hofburg
Vienna in the heart of Vienna was not only the
political centre of the Habsburg dynasty, but also
the main residence of the imperial family.
Today, there are many different buildings on
the vast, approximately 30 hectares large stately
imperial premises. Here is where the Austrian
President resides, and many cultural institutions
as well as the Spanish court riding school are
also situated here.
The Experience Hofburg Vienna offers an
excellent opportunity to gain insight into the
Hofburg Vienna
imperial lifeworld of one of the most famous
sovereign dynasties in the history of the world:
The Sisi Museum is designed as a “staging of
emotions”. Many of the poems she wrote and
a selection of very personal exhibits document
Imperial apartments
the life of this extravagant, melancholy monarch
and the emergence of the legend following
her death.
The everyday life of the imperial family was
marked by duties and tradition; many of its facets
are presented in the imperial apartments: all 19
residential rooms and offices of Emperor Francis
Joseph I and Empress Elizabeth were restored in
accordance with historical photos and convey an
impression of the private environment of the
ruler and his consort.
An individual collection has been devoted to
Sisi Museum
the dining culture of the imperial household.
Exquisite china, precious glasses and extremely
fine t able linen can be seen on 1300 m2 in the
imperial silver collection.
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Imperial
Austria
Residences
Schönbrunn
Palace & Park
The Setting Magnificent Schönbrunn Palace
was the summer residence of the imperial family.
It was built in Rococo style, furnished
extravagantly, and it became the centre of courtly
and political life under Empress Maria Theresa.
Today, Schönbrunn is one of the most important
cultural monuments in Austria and is protected
as part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage.
The Experience Along with Versailles,
Schönbrunn Palace with its grand park is one of
the most charming Baroque total works of art in
Europe. In accordance with the Baroque concept,
architecture and nature were to pervade each
other, so the stately imperial building and the
Schönbrunn
Palace
beautiful garden form a harmonious whole.
Depending on the tour, up to 40 impressive state
rooms convey an idea of the life of the imperial
family – from Maria Theresa to Francis Joseph
and Elizabeth. Walking through their chambers is
like striding through several centuries at once.
Each parlour, each hall has a story to tell – of
lavish celebrations, global politics and historic
The vast garden
encounters.
Especially the “Bergl” rooms, which are only
accessible in the “Imperial Austria” tour, reveal
the interplay of the atmosphere in the palace
and the garden. These rooms are embellished
with J ohann Wenzel Bergl’s artistically exotic and
Baroque painted garden motifs; in the hot months
of summer, when she felt it was too humid on the
beletage floor, Maria Theresa often took refuge
here in her late years.
The great gallery
Schloß Schönbrunn
Imperial
Austria
Residences
Schönbrunn
Animal Park
The Setting The oldest zoo in the world,
Schönbrunn Animal Park, is embedded in the
Baroque parks of the imperial summer residence
Schönbrunn Palace. In the summer of 1752,
Emperor Francis Stephen of Lorraine led his
noble visitors through the newly built pens for
the first time; they now belong to the only still
existing Baroque menagerie in the world.
The Experience Schönbrunn Animal Park has
an interesting past as a Baroque menagerie, and
a sound future as one of the most modern theme
zoos with exemplary natural animal habitats.
Its history – in 1906, the first captive elephant
was born here – as well as the present efforts to
maintain the highest animal keeping standards
show how much is done for the well-being of the
animals. Schönbrunn Animal Park is one of the
few zoos in the world that were given a couple of
large panda bears by the People’s Republic of
China in the framework of an international
research and breeding project. The other special
Panda bears
highlights of the historically developed animal
park include the House of Big Cats, the Polarium,
the House of Aquariums and Terrariums, and the
Rain Forest House with its daily tropical storms.
Lion
Koala bear
Feeding the seals
Imperial
Austria
Residences
Hof Palace
in the Marchfeld
The Setting In the Baroque period, Austria’s
largest country palace complex was a retreat for
the imperial family and also provided a magnifi
cent venue for opulent celebrations. Following
comprehensive renovation, this Baroque
Gesamtkunstwerk comprised of palace, gardens
and manor farm has been restored to its former
splendour. Visitors will experience an authentic,
aristocratic world that brings to life every
Hof Palace
fascinating facet of the Baroque era.
The Experience In this historic ensemble of
grand palace, beautiful terraced gardens and
extensive manor farm, visitors experience the
Baroque penchant for extravagant, splendid
display along with that period’s longing for the
idyllic life. On the ground floor of the palace – the
bel étage – the Imperial Apartments, including
the original furnishings, have been faithfully
restored. Among its other treasures, Hof Palace is
The Baroque festival garden
home to the ensemble of furniture, preserved
almost completely, that accompanied Empress
Maria Theresa during the last half of her life.
The splendid Baroque garden with its luxuriant
flower borders, splendid fountains and highly
expressive stone sculpture is one of the loveliest
garden complexes of the Baroque period in
Europe. The Meierhof Manor Farm is one of the
The Orangery
largest remaining estates from the period and
makes 18th-century life come alive. It is home to
numerous domestic animals, including ancient
Austrian breeds that are rarely found today.
A glance at the manor farm
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Austria
Residences
Hofmobiliendepot
Imperial Furniture
Collection
THE PLACE Founded by the Empress Maria
Theresa in 1747, the Court Furniture Directorate
moved in 1899 to a building, on Vienna’s Maria-
Bentwood furniture by Thonet
hilfer Strasse, designed for the storage and
The Museum‘s facade, designed by
Alessandro Alverà in the 1990s
preservation of the imperial furniture. In the
ensuing years the Imperial Furniture Collection
has grown to become the world’s largest
collection of furniture.
THE EXPERIENCE Displayed on a floor area
of 4000 m2, the former “lumber-rooms of the
monarchy” offers today’s visitors fascinating
insights into the home décor of the imperial
family. Among the thousands of items on display
are numerous personal keepsakes that formerly
The empress in history and in the cinema: a posthumous portrait of Elisabeth by Anton Kaulbach
and some of the empress’s furniture (right), Sissi
film booth (above)
belonged to the Habsburgs and that give the
collection an unmistakably intimate character.
Examples are the cradle of Crown Prince Rudolf
and a set of chairs embroidered by Maria Theresa
and her daughters. Other unique highlights are
Music room with
giraffe piano (1812)
the original study of Emperor Franz II/I and the
“Egyptian Cabinet” that his third wife, Maria
Ludovica d’Este, furnished in the Hofburg Palace.
The museum has also a focus on the famous
Austrian “Sissi films”. A Sissi “path” through the
museum allows visitors to discover for themselves just how much or little the Sissi portrayed
in film has to do with the historical Elisabeth.
A tour of the Imperial Furniture Collection also
provides an impressive journey through the
history of Austrian furniture-making apart from
the imperial court: from the Biedermeier period
down to the present, each era is represented
with designs by outstanding Austrian artists,
including Otto Wagner, Josef Hoffmann and
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky.
Biedermeier room (Vienna, ca. 1820)
Tour
Schönbrunn Palace and Zoo, Hof Palace, Vienna Hofburg
the Programme
The World of the
Habsburg Dynasty
n H
ighlight tour of Schönbrunn Palace (22 magnificent rooms of the piano nobile) and visit to
the Bergl Rooms
n Ride on the Panorama Train to the Gloriette (fantastic view of Vienna)
n Champagne reception in the Imperial Pavilion
of the Schönbrunn Zoo
n Visit to the Zoo
n Optional: dinner in the Imperial Pavilion
Two-day tour. Bookable May to October.
For groups of 15–35 pax.
It’s also possible to start at Hofburg Palace instead
of Hof Palace
including
n all admissions
n champagne reception at Schönbrunn
n ride on the Panorama Train at Schönbrunn
n schnapps tasting at the Manor Farm of Hof Palace
n 3-course lunch at Restaurant Zum weissen Pfau
at Hof Palace (excl. beverages)
n G
uided tour of Hof Palace, the Terrace Garden
and the Meierhof Manor Farm
n S
chnapps tasting
n L
unch
n V
isit to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial
Apartments at Vienna Hofburg
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna Hofburg – Imperial Apartments
Vienna Hofburg
Schönbrunn Zoo
Schönbrunn Palace – Small Gallery
Vienna Hofburg – Sisi Museum
Hof Palace – Orangery
Hof Palace
Hof Palace – Apartment
of Joseph II
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
Two Habsburg
Empresses
Maria Theresa and Sisi
Hof Palace, Vienna Hofburg
(Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum)
the Programme
n G
uided tour of the Imperial Festival Palace Hof
n Stroll in the Baroque Terrace Garden
n Visit to the Meierhof Manor Farm with stables,
pastures, Kitchen Garden and Jam Kitchen
n Lunch
n Transfer to Vienna Hofburg
n Guided tour of the Sisi Museum and the
Imperial Apartments
n I ndividual visit to the Imperial Silver Collection
is possible
One-day tour. Bookable April to October.
including
n all admissions and guided tours
Vienna Hofburg –
Imperial Silver Collection
Hof Palace
Hof Palace – Imperial apartment
Empress Maria Teresa
Vienna Hofburg
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Empress Elisabeth
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
The Imperial
Gardens
the Programme
Hof Palace / Schönbrunn Palace
n S
troll through the Meierhof Manor Farm of
Hof Palace: visit to the Potting Garden, and
the Cottage and Herb Gardens
n Guided tour of the Baroque Terrace Garden and
the Orangeries
n Lunch
n Transfer to Schönbrunn Palace
n Visit to the painted fantasy garden world of
the Bergl Rooms
n Visit to the Privy Garden
n Stroll through the grounds of Schönbrunn (Schöner Brunnen, Roman Ruin, Neptune
Fountain, Great Parterre and Maze)
One-day tour. Bookable May to October.
including
n schnapps tasting
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Park – Neptune Fountain
Schönbrunn Palace – Gloriette
Schönbrunn Palace – Privy Garden
Hof Palace – Terrace Garden
Hof Palace – Broderie beds
Hof Palace
Hof Palace – Herb Garden
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
How the
Emperors Lived
the Programme
Imperial Furniture Collection, Hof Palace
One-day tour. Bookable April to October, Tuesdays–Sundays.
For groups of 15 pax or more.
including
n G
uided tour of the Imperial Furniture Collection with its permanent exhibition “Sissi in the
Movies: The Furniture of an Empress”
n Transfer to Hof Palace
n Lunch at Restaurant Zum weissen Pfau
n Visit to the Imperial Festival Palace and the
apartments of Prince Eugene, Joseph II and
Maria Theresa with their original furnishings
Imperial Furniture Collection –
Music room
Imperial Furniture Collection – Bedroom
of Emperor Franz and Empress Caroline
Sissi in the movies
Biedermeier alcove
of Emperor Joseph II
Hof Palace – Apartment of
Empress Maria Theresa
Hof Palace – Festival hall
Hof Palace
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
Fascinating
Baroque Palaces
the Programme
From Schönbrunn Palace to Hof Palace
n G
uided tour of Hof palace
n Stroll through the Baroque Terrace Garden and
the Manor Farm
n Lunch at Restaurant Zum weissen Pfau
n Transfer to Schönbrunn Palace
n Highlight tour of Schönbrunn Palace
(22 magnificent rooms of the piano nobile)
and visit to the Bergl Rooms
n Ride on the Panorama Train to the Gloriette
One-day tour. Bookable April to October.
including
n all admissions
n 3-course lunch (excl. beverages) at Restaurant
Zum weissen Pfau at Hof Palace
Schönbrunn Park –
Gloriette and Neptune Fountain
Schönbrunn Palace –
Chinese Round Cabinet
Schönbrunn Palace – Main Entrance
Schönbrunn Palace –
Bergl Rooms
Schönbrunn Zoo
Hof Palace– Broderie Garden
Hof Palace – Orangery
of Emperor Joseph II
Hof Palace –
Manor Farm
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
Imperial Highlights
in Vienna
the Programme
Vienna Hofburg, Schönbrunn Palace and Zoo
One-day tour. Bookable all year round.
including
n all admissions
n 3-course lunch (excl. beverages) in the Imperial Pavilion
of the Schönbrunn Zoo
n V
isit to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial
Apartments (guided tour optional: € 2.50)
n Transfer to Schönbrunn
n Visit to the Schönbrunn Zoo
n Lunch in the Imperial Pavilion
n Ride on the Panorama Train to the Gloriette and
then to Schönbrunn Palace
n Highlight tour of Schönbrunn Palace (22 magnificent rooms of the piano nobile) and visit to
the Bergl Rooms (guided tour optional: € 1.50)
Vienna Hofburg
Vienna Hofburg – Emperor’s Staircase
Schönbrunn Park – View of the Gloriette
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace – Bergl Rooms
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schönbrunn Zoo
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Tour
Discovering
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace & Park
the Programme
One-day tour. Bookable all year round.
For groups of 25 pax or more.
including
n 3-course lunch at Restaurant Tirolerhof (excl. beverages)
n G
rand Tour of Schönbrunn Palace (guided tour
of all 40 magnificent rooms)
n Lunch at the rustic restaurant Tirolerhof in
its isolated natural setting amidst splendid
Baroque gardens
Salon of Archduke Franz Karl
Schönbrunn Palace
Great Gallery
Restaurant Tirolerhof
Schönbrunn Park
Gloriette
Panorama Train
Sisi Museum
Silberkammer
Schloß Schönbrunn
Hofmobiliendepot
Möbel Museum Wien
Imperial
Imperial Austria
is represented by
Austria
Residences
For booking & further
information, please do not
hesitate to contact us
by phone +43 1 877 92 94-500
by fax +43 1 877 96 41
by email info@imperial-austria.at
www.imperial-austria.at
In the heart of Europe
Hofburg Vienna – Imperial Apartments
& Sisi Museum & Imperial Silver Collection
A-1010 Vienna, entrance St. Michael cupola
phone +43 1 533 75 70-28; fax +43 1 533 75 70 33
www.hofburg-wien.at
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Schönbrunn Palace
A-1130 Vienna, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47
phone +43 1 811 13-239; fax +43 1 811 13-333
www.schoenbrunn.at
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Schönbrunn Animal Park
A-1130 Vienna, Maxingstraße 13 B
phone +43 1 877 92 94-500; fax +43 1 877 96 41
www.zoovienna.at
Hof Palace
A-2294 Schlosshof 1
phone + 43 2285 20 000; fax +43 2285 20 000-21
www.schlosshof.at
600 miles
1000 Kilometres
Online tickets available:
www. imperial-austria.at
Hofmobiliendepot – Imperial Furniture
Collection
A-1070 Vienna, Andreasgasse 7
phone + 43 1 524 33 57; fax: + 43 1 524 33 57 666
www.hofmobiliendepot.at
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Imperial Austria Group Tours

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