Group Packages 2017/2018 - Schönbrunn Palace Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments & Imperial Silver Collection - Schloss Schönbrunn
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Group
Packages
2017/2018
Schönbrunn Palace
Sisi Museum &
Imperial Apartments &
Imperial Silver Collection
Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture
Collection
Schloss Hof
Schloss Niederweiden
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Table of Contents
Directions and opening hours, Vienna....................................4
Directions and opening hours, Lower Austria........................5
Introduction, Imperial Vienna.................................................6
Schönbrunn Palace Schloss Hof &
and Park Schloss Niederweiden
Introduction.............................................................................8 Introduction.............................................................................26 SchlossNiederweiden
Standard packages...................................................................10 Standard packages Schloss Hof..............................................28
Special & group packages.......................................................13 Standard packages Schloss Niederweiden..............................32
Garden packages.....................................................................14
Imperial Austria
Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments
& Imperial Silver Collection Discovery tours.......................................................................34
Introduction.............................................................................16
Practical information...............................................................35
Standard packages...................................................................18
Contact....................................................................................36
The Sisi Ticket........................................................................19
Special packages.....................................................................20
Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial
Furniture Collection
Introduction.............................................................................22
Standard packages...................................................................24
Jubilee Exhibition “Maria Theresa”........................................25
How to find us
in Vienna
U4 U3 U3 Schloss Hof Schloss Niederweiden
Schönbrunn U4 Zieglergasse U3 Herrengasse U3 2294 Schloßhof 1 Niederweiden 1,
underground station, underground station, underground station, 2292 Engelhartstetten
only 15 min journey only 4 stops from only 1 stop from
from city centre city centre city centre
(Karlsplatz) (Stephansplatz) (Stephansplatz)
Opening hours Opening hours
For groups, all year For groups, all year
(with prior notice) (with prior notice)
P Buses P Buses
Hofburg
Airport - A 4 motorway Airport - A 4 motorway
Imperial Apartments & Hofmobiliendepot • (Fischamend exit), (Fischamend exit),
Schönbrunn Palace Sisi Museum & Imperial Silver Imperial Furniture B 9 (signs to Hainburg) and B 49 B 9 (signs to Hainburg) and B 49
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47, Collection Collection
Free parking Free parking
1130 Vienna Entrance in the Michaelerkuppel, Andreasgasse 7, 1070 Vienna
1010 Vienna Schloss Hof Schloss Niederweiden
21 parking spaces 6 parking spaces
Opening hours
April to June
Opening hours
Daily
Opening hours
15 March to 29 November
How to find us in
Lower Austria
daily 8.00 am – 5.30 pm All year daily 10.00 am–6.00 pm
July/August 9.00 am – 5.30 pm 30 November to 14 March
daily 8.00 am – 6.30 pm July/August Tuesday to Sunday
9.00 am – 6.00 pm 10.00 am–6.00 pm 49
September /October
daily 8.00 am – 5.30 pm Last admission 1 hour before
closing time Marchegg
November to March
daily 8.00 am – 5.00 pm VIENNA
Last admission 45 minutes
before closing time
9
Opening hours for special gardens:
Schloss Niederweiden
BRATISLAVA
15 March to 5 November, from 9.00 am A 23 49
Schwechat
Hainburg 9
P Buses P Buses P Buses
Boarding and alighting point Boarding and alighting point Boarding and alighting point Fischamend 9 Kittsee
in front of the Palace on Heldenplatz at the Wiener Westbahnhof
No long-term parking No long-term parking S1 A4
A6
Pay-to-park parking Pay-to-park parking
At the corner of Schönbrunner Strasse/ Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel 77
Grünbergstrasse www.apcoa.at 1120 Vienna
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Welcome to
Imperial Vienna!
The Habsburg rule may have come to an end in 1918, nearly
We would like to welcome you...
a century ago, but Vienna still enchants us with the aura of an
imperial capital.
Magnificent architecture, superb art collections and
numerous museums are an impressive testimony to the
time when one of the most powerful dynasties in Euro
pe ruled over a global empire from the city.
Like its imperial splendor, the city still has a fascina
ting effect on visitors from all over the world. Its rich
cultural heritage from more than six centuries of Habs
Hofburg Imperial Apartments
burg rule in Austria is one of the major attractions for Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum, the Imperial
the huge number of tourists visiting Vienna each year. Apartments and Imperial Silver Collection in Vienna's
The world of the Habsburgs can be explored at its most Hofburg, the Hofmobiliendepot · Imperial Furniture
authentic and in all its facets at the five attractions pre Collection and the nearby Schloss Hof and Schloss
sented on the following pages. Niederweiden all afford rich insights into life at the
imperial court.
Visitors will gain an impression of the Habsburg mon
archs’ power and wealth, their patronage of the arts and
need for outward display, and learn about everyday life
at court away from the imperial pomp of state recep
tions. It is an opportunity to marvel at the glory and
. . . to the UNESCO World Cultural . . . t o t he I m pe r ia l C o u n tr y
splendor of the dynasty while discovering the private
fates behind the titles and names that still resonate the
Heritage Site of Schönbrunn Palace R e s ide nc e Sc hlo s s Ho f
Palace • Gardens • Children’s Museum • Function rooms in Austria’s largest country palace complex • Variety of decorative and kitchen
world over. gardens • Estate farm with lots of animals
the Apothecaries’ Wing
The venue for the Jubilee Exhibition “Maria Theresa: Alliances and
. . . t o t he I m pe r ia l R e s ide nc e in t he Enmities”
Vie nna Ho f bur g
Sisi Museum • Imperial Apartments • Imperial Silver Collection . . . t o t he I m pe r ia l Hun ti n g L o d g e
Sc hlo s s N ie de r w e ide n
. . . t o t he Ho f m o bilie nde po t • The venue for the Jubilee Exhibition “Maria Theresa: Modernization and
Reforms”
I m pe r ia l F ur nit ure C o lle c t io n
Largest furniture collection in the world • Permanent exhibition
“Sissi in the Movies - An Empress's Furniture”
In 2017 the venue for the Jubilee Exhibition “Maria Theresa:
Family and Legacy”
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Schönbrunn Schloß Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace, with the Gloriette in the background
Palace
Schönbrunn statues in the Palace Gardens
Palace & Gardens
At the end of the 17th cen-
tury Emperor Leopold I com-
missioned the gifted Baroque
architect Bernhard Fischer
von Erlach to build a palatial
hunting lodge for the heir to
In 1996 the whole
the throne. On the site of the complex including
old imperial château de plai-
the palace and
sance, which had been badly Half a century later, Schönbrunn Palace was to become the magni-
d a m a g e d d u r i n g t h e Tu r k i s h ficent focus of court life under Maria Theresa. gardens was added
siege of Vienna in 1683 a
From that time on, it played host to Europe's leading statesmen – some
to the UNESCO World
splendid edifice was to
times uninvited, as in the case of Napoleon, who during the war with
Cultural Heritage List.
Archduke Karl’s salon
arise worthy of a dynasty that Austria occupied the east wing of the palace in 1805 and 1809. Al
had firmly established itself though Austria is now a republic, Schönbrunn has remained a place of
political encounter at the highest level. Large formal state banquets and
among the leading European receptions are still held today in the Great Gallery, the palace’s largest
powers. room, which measures 40 metres in length. Possibly the most famous
encounter in recent history took place here in June 1961, when Schön
brunn was the setting for a meeting between John F. Kennedy and Niki
ta Khrushchev, an event watched with bated breath by the rest of the
world. It is not only the magnificent architecture and the exquisite décor
of its state rooms that marks Schönbrunn out as a cultural treasure and
tourist attraction of the first water.
The palace park which bears the stamp of some of the foremost horti
cultural designers of the European Baroque and Rococo deserves equal
admiration. Elaborate formal flowerbeds, lavish statuary, imposing
fountains, a playful maze and the romantic Roman Ruin unite to form Schönbrunn Palace
a truly magnificent 18th-century masterpiece, a synthesis of art and na
Tel. +43 1 811 13-239, Fax -333
ture. In 1996 the whole complex including the palace and gardens was info@schoenbrunn.at
deservedly added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. reservierung@schoenbrunn.at
Privy Garden
www.schoenbrunn.at
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Schönbrunn Palace
Standard packages
Schloß Schönbrunn
35 min
Imperial Tour
22 rooms
i Visit the apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth 14.20 EUR
and tour the Rococo state rooms of the palace. On this tour of 22 rooms
you can experience the luxurious splendour of the Great Gallery, the 13.20 EUR
Students 19 –25
oriental charm of the Chinese Cabinets as well as the astonishingly
modest style of decoration in Emperor Franz Joseph’s private suite. 10.50 EUR
The Yellow Salon contains a precious secretaire – the only object at Children 6 –18
Walnut Room
Schönbrunn that once belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette of France,
7.20 EUR
who was guillotined in 1793. School groups 6 –18
50 min
Grand Tour 40 rooms
i Forty rooms and forty fascinating stories spanning three centuries. In 17.50 EUR
with guide: 20.50 EUR
addition to the rooms covered on the Imperial Tour visitors also see the
magnificent Hall of Ceremonies, the imposing Gobelin Salon with its 16.20 EUR
exquisite Brussels tapestries, and the room known in Maria Theresa’s Students 19 –25
time as the Feketin Room, later renamed the Millions Room on account with guide: 19.20 EUR
of its precious panelling of rare rosewood. 11.50 EUR
Children 6 –18
with guide: 13.00 EUR
9.50 EUR
School groups 6 –18
Highlight Tour 35 min
Millions Room
Schönbrunn Palace from its most magnificent side: experience the 22 rooms
glittering world of Empress Maria Theresa in the 22 state rooms on For B2B
partners with Vienna
the piano nobile in all their impressive authenticity – from the Lantern Guide only
Room to the Hunting Room.
This tour is being offered exclusively to our B2B partners with an accre-
dited Vienna Tour Guide (www.guides-in-wien.at).
Maria Theresa Tour
The tour takes you through Empress Maria Theresa’s private apart-
35 min
ment. She had these rooms decorated by Johann Wenzel Bergl with Bergl rooms and 4
state rooms
unique landscape paintings, taking visitors on a visual journey through
For B2B
exotic landscapes and beautifully designed gardens. The tour is roun- partners with Vienna
ded off with Maria Theresa’s most important state rooms on the piano Guide only
nobile – the Great and Small Galleries, the Carousel Room and the
Ceremonies Hall.
This tour is only available to B2B partners with accredited Vienna tour
guides (www.guides-in-wien.at).
Bergl Rooms
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Schönbrunn Palace
Special & Group packages
Schloß Schönbrunn
Private Tours
Book a private tour of the palace for your clients – as the highlight of 50 min
a visit to Vienna, as a gift for a special occasion or for an exclusive
Fountain in the courtyard
business client. 512.50 EUR
Can be booked for one person or more during opening hours. 1–25 persons
20.50 EUR
for each additional
Evening Tours person
If you’d like to show your guests Schönbrunn in a particularly exclusive, 50 min
intimate atmosphere without the usual crowds of visitors, we recom-
mend a tour of the palace outside regular opening hours. 700.00 EUR
The accompaniment of a guide is compulsory for this package. Packa- 1–25 persons
ge includes a guide in the required language.
28.00 EUR
for each additional
person
Crown Prince Apartment & Bergl Rooms
These two areas with their extraordinary murals are amongst Schön- 40 min
brunn Palace’s showpieces. The walls of the rooms were decorated
with exotic landscape paintings by Johann Wenzel Bergl in the 18th 157.50 EUR
century. The south-facing Bergl Rooms served as Maria Theresa’s gar- 1–15 persons
den apartment. The apartment to the east was furnished in 1864 for the
then six-year-old Crown Prince Rudolf. Today, visitors can view nume- 10.50 EUR
for each additional
rous exhibits about his short but fascinating life, including his educati- person
on, family, academic interests and many women.
Price for Crown Prince Apartment or
Large Galery
Bergl Rooms
An Evening in Schönbrunn
The perfect cultural experience: The magnificent Baroque Oran-
Guided tour of the palace from 59.00 EUR
until 4.00 pm Guided tour of the
gery forms the exclusive setting for the exquisite musical per- Concert 8.30 pm palace & concert
formances by the Schloss Schönbrunn Orchestra. As a perfect
accompaniment to these concerts, you can choose a guided tour
Dinner 6.30 pm from 79.00 EUR
Concert 8.30 pm Dinner & concert
of the palace and/or dinner in the Café Residenz.
Information & reservations
Guided tour of the palace from 95.00 EUR
until 4.00 pm Guided tour of the palace,
WKE Wiener Konzert- und Eventveranstaltungs GmbH Dinner 6.30 pm dinner & concert
Tel. +43 1 812 50 04 0, office@image-music.com, www.image-music.com Concert 8.30 pm
Schönbrunn Palace – Architectural Insights
Join us on a journey through time as you learn about the fascinating 75 min
architecture of Schönbrunn Palace. The tour presents unusual in-
sights into the interior life of the building away from the magnificence 375.00 EUR
of the imperial residence. 1–15 persons
Schönbrunn Palace
25.00 EUR
for each additional
person
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Schönbrunn Palace
Garden packages
Schönbrunn
Schloß Schönbrunn
Schloß
Maze • Labyrinth • Labyrinthikon
Fun, games and relaxation over 7,000 m2: In the Maze visitors negotia- 5.50 EUR
te the twists and turns of the paths to reach a viewing platform and two
energy-giving harmony stones activated by Feng Shui masters. The 4.20 EUR
Students 19–25
Labyrinth offers all kinds of games, a giant kaleidoscope, an acoustic
climbing pole and brain-teasing puzzles to solve. 3.20 EUR
Maze
In the Labyrinthikon the internationally renowned expert Günter Beltzig Children 6 –18
has created a playground that will be enjoyed by young and old alike.
3.00 EUR
School groups 6 –18
Gloriette Panorama Terrace
This imposing neo-classical colonnaded edifice is a majestic presence on 3.80 EUR
the crest of the hill in the park at Schönbrunn. The Gloriette is worth a visit
for more than just the grandiose architecture and its rich sculptural decorati- 3.20 EUR
on: from the panorama terrace there is a unique view of the whole park and Students 19–25
large parts of Vienna.
The climb up to the terrace is worth it just for the view of the fin de siècle
3.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
church built by Otto Wagner at Steinhof.
3.00 EUR
School groups 6 –18
Gloriette
Privy Garden • Orangery Garden
Two of the most idyllic spots at Schönbrunn are the Privy Garden on 3.80 EUR
the east façade of the palace and the Orangery Garden situated in the
western part of the complex. 3.20 EUR
Overgrown with ivy and Virginia creeper, the pergolas give the Privy Students 19–25
Garden an atmosphere of romantic tranquillity. In the Orangery Garden
visitors can take a trip through European horticultural history. 3.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
Admire exotic plants such as olive trees, myrtles and bitter orange trees
can be admired against the backdrop of the Orangery at Schönbrunn. 3.00 EUR
In the summer months both gardens play host to exceptionally fine School groups 6 –18
specimens of citrus trees from the collections of the Austrian Federal
Gardens. Price for Privy Garden or
Orangery Garden
The garden is a tranquil oasis and the perfect place to rest awhile in its
cool shade.
Privy Garden
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Sisi Museum Hofburg Kaiserappartements
Imperial Apartments
Imperial Silver
© Stefanie Grüssl / BHÖ. With thanks to the BMI-Flugeinsatzstelle Vienna
Visitors to the Imperial Apartments will gain an in
Collection sight into the world of Austria’s most illustrious im
perial couple. The nineteen rooms in the apartments
occupied by Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisa
beth comprise studies, residential suites and reception
rooms. All are furnished and decorated to the highest
standards of historical authenticity, and with their com
parative restraint they provide a fascinating contrast to
the exuberant splendor of the imperial summer resi
In the Vienna Hofburg dence at Schönbrunn.
The Vienna Hofburg is a must for anybody wanting
to explore the world of the Habsburgs. A single ticket
opens the doors to three fascinating locations of Aus
tria’s imperial heritage. In the Imperial Silver Collec
Until 1918 the extensive
tion, magnificent dining services, centrepieces measu
palatial complex at the heart ring up to 30 metres in length and exquisite napery give
of Vienna was the political an impression of the lavish pomp of imperial banquets.
c e n t r e o f t h e m o n a r c h y. To d a y
it fulfills the same role for
the democratic Republic of
Austria.
Empress Elisabeth’s diamond star
The rooms where once Emperor Joseph II drew up
his revolutionary program of reforms, where the
Congress of Vienna met and danced and where Em-
peror Franz Joseph held audiences, now house the
offices of the Federal President, the ministers of the
chancellor’s office and the secretaries of state. This
sprawling, asymmetric complex of buildings with its
Empress Elisabeth’s exercise and toilette room
19 courtyards and 18 wings is also home to nume-
rous cultural institutions, ranging from the Spanish
Riding School to the Austrian National Library. Sisi Museum &
Imperial Apartments &
The Sisi Museum conveys a complex picture of Em Silver Collection
press Elisabeth. The many objects on display include
some very personal items, affording a fascinating in Tel. +43 1 533 75 70, Fax -733
info@hofburg-wien.at
sight into the official and private worlds of this unique
reservierung@hofburg-wien.at
woman. This is where the legend of Sisi becomes tan www.hofburg-wien.at
gible, shedding light on the mystery surrounding the
personality of this intriguing woman.
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Sisi Museum & Imperial Hofburg Kaiserappartements
Apartments & Imperial
Silver Collection
Standard packages
The Sisi Ticket
On the trail of Empress
Audio Guide Tour / Guided Tour ca. 90 min Elisabeth at Schönbrunn,
with guide: 60 min
Three highlights of imperial Vienna under one roof – the Hofburg and the Hofmo
i 3 areas1
to be explored with just one ticket! The first stop on
this tour is the Imperial Silver Collection, including
biliendepot • Imperial
13.90 EUR
precious objects of gold, crystal glass and porcelain with guide: 16.90 EUR Furniture Collection
as well as the legendary ‘Emperor’s napkin’. From
here visitors climb the Emperor’s Staircase to the 12.90 EUR
Students 19 –25
Sisi Museum, a sensitive presentation of the Em- with guide: 15.90 EUR Ideal for all Sisi fans: The premium-value combina-
press’s life giving the visitor fascinating insights into tion ticket including admission to three top imperial
the private world and innermost thoughts and fee- 8.20 EUR attractions: Schönbrunn Palace (Grand Tour with
Children 6 –18
lings of Empress Elisabeth. with guide: 9.70 EUR
audio guide), Vienna Hofburg (Silver Collection, Sisi
Finally, the visitor is invited to tour the Imperial Apart- Museum and the Imperial Apartments with audio gui-
ments – the 19 authentically furnished rooms belon- 6.50 EUR de) and the Imperial Furniture Collection.
ging to the residential and official suites occupied by School groups 6 –18
with guide: 8.00 EUR
Franz Joseph and Elisabeth.
1choose between the Imperial Silver Collection ► Save around 25 % compared
or the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments to purchasing separate tickets.
► Direct access/fast lane for the
Grand Tour at Schönbrunn Palace.
► Valid one year from date of issue.
Empress Elisabeth’s living room and bedroom
i
Empress Elisabeth in ball gown with diamond-studded stars
29.90 EUR
in her hair, painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter
27.00 EUR
Students 19 –25
18.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
15.00 EUR
School groups
6 –18
Please note: The Imperial Furniture
Collection is closed on Mondays from
4.12.2017.
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Apartments & Imperial
Silver Collection
Special packages
Private Tours
Sisi Museum
Book a private tour of the state rooms for your clients – as the highlight ca. 60 min
of a visit to Vienna, as a gift for a special occasion or for an exclusive
business client. 338.50 EUR
1–20 persons
Can be booked for one person or more during opening hours. We re-
commend limiting your visit to either the Imperial Silver Collection or 16.90 EUR
the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum. for each additional
person
Evening Tours
In the evening after regular opening hours you can experience the ca. 60 min
residential apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Eli-
sabeth in a particularly exclusive and intimate atmosphere. 662.50 EUR
If the event ends after 7.30 pm (including locking service), pro rata 1–25 persons
personnel costs will be charged. The package includes a guide in
the required language. 26.50 EUR
for each additional
person
Hofburg facade
Themed Tours
For visitors who appreciate authentic detail. Here you can immerse ca. 60 min
yourself in the world of the imperial winter residence. Currently we offer
special guided tours on the following themes: 16.90 EUR
• Stories of everyday imperial life (Imperial Apartments) 15.90 EUR
• State banquets past and present (Imperial Silver Collection) Students 19 –25
• Sisi and her family (Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum)
• Sisi, the athletic empress (Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum) 9.70 EUR
8.00 EUR
School groups 6 –18
Exhibitions in the Audience Waiting Room
January 2017 to June 2017 Emperor Franz II/I and the power of paintings
June 2017 to January 2018 Elisabeth as Queen of Hungary
Milan centrepiece
20 21From the Biedermeier and
Hofmobilien fin-de-siècle Vienna to the
present, all the different
depot · Imperial epochs are represented with
Furniture outstanding designs.
Collection
Imperial Furniture Collection courtyard
Furniture from four centuries
Behind a modern façade of
Karoline Auguste of Bavaria from the Vienna Hofburg
glass and steel designed a Displayed over more than 4,000 m2 of exhibition
space, the erstwhile ‘lumber room of the monarchy’
few years ago by architect showcases exquisite examples of the craftsman’s art
Alessandro Alverà, a fairy- and furnishings of sublime splendour interspersed
The bedroom of Emperor Franz II/I and
with a number of frankly bizarre objects – from
tale world of imperial living ornately decorated commodes to the world’s largest
reveals itself in the Hofmobi- collection of spittoons.
liendepot • Imperial Furniture
Chairs from the Kabaret Fledermaus
Collection. The most popular exhibits are the numerous personal
mementoes once owned by the Habsburgs that give the
collection its intimate and unmistakable character.
One of the special focuses of the museum is devoted to
the Sissi films. In a series of mocked-up movie sets one
of the most successful episodes in Austrian cinematic
history can be explored in a wealth of detail.
A tour of the Imperial Furniture Collection also gives
an impressive survey of the history of Austrian cabi
net-making away from the imperial court. From the
Biedermeier era and fin de siècle Vienna to the present
day, all the different epochs are represented with de
signs by outstanding artists such as Otto Wagner, Josef
Hoffmann and Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky.
Arrangement of thrones, 19th century
Since autumn 2013 the Museum has also had an exhi
bition space devoted to 21st-century Austrian furniture
design. Special exhibitions on important members of
Hofmobiliendepot · Imperial
the Habsburg dynasty and icons of furniture design Furniture Collection
round off the Museum’s program.
Tel. +43 1 524 33 57, Fax -666
info@hofmobiliendepot.at
www.hofmobiliendepot.at
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Furniture Collection
Standard packages THERESA Schloss Niederweiden
STRATEGIST
Tour with or without Guide MOTHER
REFORMER
At the latest on a second visit to Vienna, this tour is a must for all visi- 9.50 EUR
tors who want to explore the imperial lifestyle of the Habsburgs in all with guide: 11.50 EUR 15 March - INFOS
its facets – from the magnificent to the bizarre. The tour leads visitors
through 4,000 m2 of exhibition space displaying around 5,000 objects,
8.50 EUR 29 November 2017
Students 19 –25
and also takes in the milestones of Austrian furniture design after 1918. with guide: 10.50 EUR
The exhibition labels are in English and German, other languages
(French, Italian and Spanish) are available as tour descriptions free 6.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
of charge. with guide: 7.00 EUR
Alongside a general overview tour there are also specific themed tours.
6.50 EUR
Student groups 19 –25
with guide: 7.50 EUR
4.90 EUR
School groups 6–18
with guide: 5.90 EUR
Evening Tours
We would also be delighted to welcome your guests to the Hofmo- ca. 60 min
biliendepot • Imperial Furniture Collection outside of regular opening
hours. Combine your evening tour with a cocktail or dinner in the out- 386.00 EUR
door restaurant or in the adjoining Café-Restaurant “Depot”. 1–20 persons
19.30 EUR
for each additional
person www.mariatheresia2017.at
Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture
Jubilee Exhibition 2017 Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H. Collection
Maria Theresa in cooperation with the Vienna Imperial Carriage
Museum /KHM-Museumsverband is marking the
Family and Legacy
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and tour 15:25
Family and Legacy 300th anniversary of the birth of Maria Theresa with
For prices packages see page 24
a wide-ranging exhibition at four sites in Vienna and
The focus of this exhibition is on family and marriage policies, dynastic 9.50 EUR Lower Austria, shedding light on her life and work Schloss Hof
i with guide: 12.50 EUR Alliances and Enmities
prestige and the Rococo style of the age of Maria Theresa with Schön- and investigating the myths that surround her. The
brunn as the example of an imperial residence, together with the “Myth venues for this fascinating confrontation are historic For tour packages see page 28
of Maria Theresa”. 8.50 EUR places with a close connection to Maria Theresa’s
Students 19 –25
with guide: 11.50 EUR work. She was chiefly responsible for the enhance- Schloss Niederweiden
ment of Schloss Hof and Schloss Niederweiden. It
6.00 EUR Modernization and Reforms
was she who founded the Imperial Furniture Col-
Children 6 –18 For tour packages see page 32
with guide: 7.50 EUR lection, which moved into its current premises in
Andreasgasse at the beginning of the 20th century.
4.90 EUR For more information on all the exhibition venues
School groups 6 –18
with guide: 5.90 EUR and the reduced combined ticket, visit:
www.mariatheresia2017.at
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Hof &
Schloss
Nieder-
weiden
Schloss Hof Baroque garden
Schloss Hof garden view
In the Marchfeld
Discover the fascinating The Schloss Hof complex extends over more than 50
hectares in the east of Lower Austria, not far from
world of the age of the the Austrian-Slovakian border.
Baroque.
The former imperial country residence was constructed
in 1725 for the legendary military commander Prince
Eugene of Savoy and extended and converted under
Maria Theresa to create the largest country palace
complex in Austria. A palatial residential building, ar
tistically landscaped terrace gardens and a tranquil es
tate farm with two new adventure trails come together
to create an ensemble that uniquely combines imperi
Schloss Niederweiden
al magnificence and rural idyll. For groups of 20 and
above, Schloss Hof offers themed tours of the site
throughout the year. This jewel of Baroque architecture
has a very particular appeal, combining the lightness of
a French château de plaisance and the charm of a noble
Upper Italian villa. The graceful Chinese murals in the
Banqueting Hall are testimony to the exotic taste of
the former owners, who used to hold private hunting
parties here. The attached game kitchen recreates the
Baroque homeliness of hearty game dishes. Discover a
fascinating world in the footsteps of Prince Eugene of Special exhibitions 2018–2020:
Savoy and Maria Theresa.
Focus on food
The two Marchfeld palaces Schloss Hof and Schloss Niederweiden
look at the past, present and future of nutrition.
SchlossNiederweiden
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Standard packages
SchlossNiederweiden
Jubilee Exhibition 2017
Maria Theresa
Alliances and Enmities
i The newly adapted rooms of the palace’s piano nobile reveal the dif- ca. 60 min
Maria Theresa
ficulties of Maria Theresa’s assumption of power, the wars and peace
treaties, the losses and gains of territory, and her bold reforms in both 13.00 EUR
domestic and foreign policy. In addition, visitors can view her widow's
apartment and the state rooms of her son Emperor Joseph II. 11.70 EUR
Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
8.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
3.00 EUR
Surcharge for guided
tour
Introducing Schloss Hof
A general tour of the palace complex
This tour explores all the attractions at Austria’s largest palace com- 120 min
Schloss Hof garden Neptune Fountain
plex. The state rooms in the palace give the visitor a feel for imperial
lifestyles, while the gardens reveal the ornate landscape designs of the 19.00 EUR
Baroque era. The estate farm brings to life this fascinating epoch with incl. guided tour
craft workshops, kitchen gardens and stables, along with a selection of
17.70 EUR
rare Austrian breeds. incl. guided tour
Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
14.00 EUR
incl. guided tour
Children 6 –18
Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Garden
A masterpiece of horticultural design
Laid out on seven terraces, the gardens commissioned by Prince Eu- 60 min
gene were among the largest and finest of the Baroque era.
A guided walk takes you past colourful broderie beds, ornate statues 16.00 EUR
and magnificent fountains to one of the most important orangeries in incl. guided tour
Europe and its paradise garden filled with Mediterranean plants.
14.70 EUR
incl. guided tour
Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
11.00 EUR
Tour of the gardens
incl. guided tour
Children 6 –18
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Baroque Country Life at the Estate Farm
Explore the animals and plants of the 18th century 60 min
16.00 EUR
Taking in traditional artisan workshops, themed kitchen gardens and incl. guided tour
the orchard together with Prince Eugene of Savoy’s private botanical
Rose garden
collection, this tour gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the 14.70 EUR
incl. guided tour
Baroque era. The tour also includes a chance to see rare breeds of Students 19 –25
domestic animals such as white donkeys and camels. Two adventure Senior citizens 60+
trails with exciting and fun-filled stops afford new perspectives on life in
a Baroque palatial complex. 11.00 EUR
incl. guided tour
The tour of the distillery includes a talk about schnapps and a tasting Children 6 –18
session.
3.00 EUR
Schnapps tasting
The Hidden Sides of Schloss Hof 60 min
Secret passages and vaults
16.00 EUR
incl. guided tour
A special guided tour of secret vaults, secluded nooks and the sub-
terranean passage between the palace and the estate farm gives the
14.70 EUR
visitor an exciting glimpse behind the scenes of the palatial Baroque incl. guided tour
complex. The palace’s Baroque jewel, the small chapel, is included in Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
this tour, as is the sacristy, which has survived in its original form.
Schloss Hof chapel
The tour concludes with a tasting of wines from the region. 11.00 EUR
incl. guided tour
Children 6 –18
3.00 EUR
Wine tasting
A Culinary Journey through Time
Pâtés, wine of the gods, sweets 120 min
A gourmet trail through the palace, gardens and cellars illuminates the 19.00 EUR
culinary preferences at the time of Prince Eugene of Savoy and Maria incl. guided tour
Theresa. On the way, there are tastings of spiced wine and dishes
17.70 EUR
made to original recipes. incl. guided tour
Enjoy the unforgettable taste of the Baroque period. Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
Reserve a Baroque menu for your group in the “Zum Weissen Pfau”
restaurant.
14.00 EUR
incl. guided tour
Children 6 –18
8.00 EUR
Orangery garden
Tasting
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Jubilee Exhibition –
Maria Theresa
Modernisation and Reforms
Schloss Niederweiden
60 min
i The small and intimate Schloss Niederweiden, likewise located in the
9.50 EUR
Marchfeld, was reserved for hunting parties and festivities. The exhibi-
tion relates Maria Theresa’s major domestic policy and constitutional 8.50 EUR
reforms. A new spirit dominated the style of government in the second Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
half of the 18th century, with policies that were increasingly focused on
ensuring the well-being of the state and its people.
6.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
3.00 EUR
Surcharge for guided
tour
From the Niederweiden Hunting
Lodge to Schloss Hof
Two enchanting palaces in the Marchfeld 120 min
In 1755, Maria Theresa acquired both the magnificent Schloss Hof en-
16.00 EUR
semble and the small hunting lodge of Niederweiden. In 1765, she
commissioned numerous conversions and extensions. Schloss Nie- 13.70 EUR
derweiden, the Baroque architectural jewel, has a very special appeal, Students 19 –25
Senior citizens 60+
combining the lightness of a French château de plaisance and the
Schloss Hof garden
charm of a noble Upper Italian villa. 10.00 EUR
Children 6 –18
6.00 EUR
Surcharge for guided
tour
Maria Theresa Snack
Exclusively for your group at Patisserie Niederweiden
1 slice of Maria Theresa cake + 1 hot beverage or 8.00 EUR
per person
2 game sausages with salt roll + 1/8 litre white wine
Carriage Ride
A journey into a bygone era
A carriage ride from Schloss Hof to Schloss Niederweiden and back. 30 mins
The route between the two palaces follows picturesque tracks, passing
each way
through meadows and forests.
200.00 EUR
Price per carriage
10–12 persons
Schloss Hof
32 33Imperial Austria Practical information
More visits to Imperial Austria Collecting reserved tickets Group prices
Booked tickets for Schönbrunn must be collected at No group prices in Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and
the group ticket desk in the Visitor Centre up to 30 the Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture Collection
minutes before the reserved time slot. At the Hof- (except for school groups aged 6 to 18).
burg and the Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture At Schloss Hof / Schloss Niederweiden: Group
Collection booked tickets must be collected up to 15 prices on request.
minutes before the reserved time slot.
Bookings
Audio guides / Tour Required for groups of 10 or more.
descriptions ► Schönbrunn Palace:
reservierung@schoenbrunn.at
Schönbrunn Palace:
Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Hungari- ► Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum &
an, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Ro- Silver Collection: reservierung@hofburg-wien.at
manian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish ► Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture
Collection: info@hofmobiliendepot.at
Tour descriptions:
Croatian, Dutch, Greek, Portuguese, Slovenian
► Schloss Hof & Schloss Niederweiden:
office@schlosshof.at
Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments & Imperial
Silver Collection:
Czech, English, Dutch, French, German, Hungari- The Sisi Road
an, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Romanian,
Following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth
Russian, Spanish
across Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Greece and
Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture Collection: Switzerland: The Sisi Road is a European cultural
Labelling in: English, French, German, Italian, Spa- route taking in palaces and cities that played a
nish significant role in the empress’s life.
Schloss Hof und Schloss Niederweiden: Information: www.sisi-strasse.de
Labelling in: English, German, Slovak
Jubilee Exhibition Maria Theresa: Cancellations
Imperial Highlights in Vienna Audio guides in German and English, and in Schloss
Hof/Schloss Niederweiden also in Slovak Cancellation terms according to the Standard Terms
Schönbrunn Palace and Zoo, Vienna Hofburg of Business:
www.schoenbrunn.at
The tour includes: Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in the Vienna
Payment www.hofburg-wien.at
www.hofmobiliendepot.at
Hofburg, visit to Schönbrunn Zoo, lunch (3-course meal, excl. drinks) 62.60 EUR Cash, debit card, credit card www.schlosshof.at
1-day tour
in the Imperial Pavilion, ride on the panorama train to the Gloriette, 15–40 persons
Highlight Tour and Bergl Rooms in Schönbrunn Palace. Complimentary tickets Virtual journey to the “World
For groups of 20 or more the guide will receive free
admission (ID must be produced and a form sub- of the Habsburgs” and to the
Discovering Schönbrunn mitted)
time of the First World War
Schönbrunn Palace and Park
Group guide system The online exhibitions at www.habsburger.net and
www.habsburger.net/ersterweltkrieg present new
Grand Tour with guide through the Palace, ride on the panorama train In Schönbrunn Palace, groups are required to hold approaches to history.
to the Gloriette, lunch (3-course meal, excl. drinks in the Tirolerhof
43.20 EUR tours using the Group Guide System. This is availa-
1-day tour
Restaurant) min. 15 persons ble free of charge.
Vouchers
Group size Vouchers will only be accepted if a voucher agree-
How the Emperors Lived ment has been concluded. Voucher agreements
Schönbrunn: max. 40 persons are subject to our STB, which can be consulted at:
Imperial Furniture Collection, Schloss Hof Hofburg (Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum & Im- www.schoenbrunn.at under the heading B2B
perial Silver Collection): max. 35 persons Information and agreements:
Guided tour through the Imperial Furniture Collection and visit to the Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture Collection:
Irene Horacek-Pratsch
exhibition “Sissi in the Movies – Imperial Furniture for the Sets”, lunch 41.00 EUR max. 40 persons
horacek-pratsch@schoenbrunn.at
1-day tour Schloss Hof: max. 40 persons
in the “Zum Weissen Pfau” restaurant (3-course meal excl. drinks) in min. 15 persons
Schloss Niederweiden: max. 40 persons
the estate farm at Schloss Hof, guided tour of the Jubilee Exhibition
“Maria Theresa: Alliances and Enmities”.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in Schönbrunn
34 Palace 35Contact
Sonja Stadler
Team Coordinator and source markets
Germany & distant markets
stadler@schoenbrunn.at
Tel. +43 1 811 13-338
Mag. Barbora Hromjáková
CEE countries
hromjakova@schlosshof.at
Tel. +43 2285 20 000-817
Maria Ertl, MBA
Austria
ertl@schlosshof.at
Tel. +43 2285 20 000-851
Reservations
Schönbrunn Palace
reservierung@schoenbrunn.at
Tel. +43 1 811 13-239
Hofmobiliendepot • Imperial Furniture Collection
info@hofmobiliendepot.at
Tel. +43 1 524 33 57
Hofburg Vienna
Sisi Museum
& Imperial Apartments & Imperial
Silver Collection
reservierung@hofburg-wien.at
Tel. +43 1 533 75 70
Valid to 14 March 2019
Schloss Hof Subject to change
office@schlosshof.at
Tel. +43 2285 20 000-838
Publication details
Schloss Niederweiden
Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur-
office@schlosshof.at und Betriebsges.m.b.H. (SKB)
Tel. +43 2285 20 000-838 Vienna, 2017
Copyrights and Photos:
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Photos: Agentur Zolles, Böhm, Hurnaus,
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Design: M’CAPS Group, 1190 Vienna
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