{"id":928,"date":"2020-07-21T09:48:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T07:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/?page_id=928"},"modified":"2023-06-07T11:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:35:37","slug":"imperial-apartments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/imperial-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection: Info, Admission & History"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum and the Silver Collection are located in the Vienna Imperial Palace, which served as the residence and power center of the Habsburg Empire for 600 years.<\/h2>\n

The three attractions are among the most-visited sites in Austrian history, as they offer special insights into the imperial lifestyle and everyday court life of the Habsburgs.<\/p>\n

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the three highlights of Austria’s imperial heritage.<\/p>\n

Imperial Apartments<\/h2>\n

\"Kaiserappartments<\/span><\/p>\n

In accordance with courtly tradition, each member of the imperial family was given their own room, which was housed in one of the many wings of the imperial winter residence.<\/p>\n

Today, the former imperial apartments of the penultimate Austrian imperial couple, Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, can be visited in the Reich Chancellery Wing and in the Amalienburg of the Imperial Palace.<\/p>\n

The imperial apartments, which have been restored according to historical models and furnished true to the original, give you historically authentic insights into the private living atmosphere of Emperor Franz Joseph I and his wife Elisabeth, also known as Sisi.<\/p>\n

During a tour of the 19 imperial rooms, you can explore the different chambers from the Kaiserstiege to audience and study rooms to the living rooms and bedrooms. The highlight is Sisi’s gym and toilet room.<\/p>\n

Sisi Museum<\/h2>\n

\"Sisi<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sisi Museum in the Imperial Apartments is dedicated to the life of the beloved empress. In the midst of the original living environment, you can follow in Sisi’s footsteps and take a look at numerous personal items.<\/p>\n

On 400 m\u00b2, original objects and imitations tell of her personality and the real life of the often misunderstood Empress Sisi.<\/p>\n

Beginning with her tragic death, each of the six rooms illuminates how the myth of Sisi came about and went down in history. Around 300 objects, including clothing, hair clips, umbrellas, fans, beauty recipes and her first-aid kit, give you an emotional insight into Sisi’s private and official world.<\/p>\n

Silver Collection<\/h2>\n

\"Silberkammer<\/span><\/p>\n

In the silver collection in the Reich Chancellery wing, you can admire magnificent pieces of imperial tableware. Approximately 7,000 of the 150,000 objects are presented on the 1,300 m\u00b2 area.<\/p>\n

The collection consists of exquisite court table silver, precious porcelain, crystal glasses, magnificent centerpieces, simple cookware, baking utensils and the linens of the court kitchen. Many of the exhibits were in use during the Habsburg monarchy. The collection comes from the stocks of the former court silver and table chamber.<\/p>\n

During your tour you will not only get an insight into the dining culture, but also into the court ceremonies of the House of Habsburg and the table decorations.<\/p>\n

\"Preis<\/span><\/p>\n

Admission, Tickets & Guided Tours<\/h2>\n