The Imperial Villa in Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut region, Austria
Bad Ischl: Where Austrian history springs to life
Imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl In 1845 the 15 year old crown prince wrote to his mother: “Oh how much I long to return to my dear, dear Bad Ischl.” Right until his death he would prove faithful to his love for the Salzkammergut region.
The elegant Imperial Villa in Bad Ischl with its magnificent park is one of the most important historic places of interest to be found in Austria. The close relationship between Bad Ischl and the Hapsburg dynasty began 700 years ago. At that time the monarchs primarily came to the Salzkammergut region for its rich resources, especially salt. The area surrounding Bad Ischl, the “Imperial Salzkammergut”, counted among the most important regions of economic interest in the Austrian empire.
But it was far more than just economic interests that brought the Habsburg monarchs to Bad Ischl. Far away from the rigid protocol of the Viennese court, the Habsburg family enjoyed the few precious moments of privacy and recreation in Bad Ischl. Even then the Hapsburgs shared the splendour of the Imperial Villa with their subjects. Whenever the imperial family were not residing in Bad Ischl, the grand rooms and chambers of stood open to the curious population for sightseeing tours.
The Salzkammergut region has much to offer, be it recreation, activity holidays or fitness and health holidays. Recharge your batteries in the enchanting atmosphere of Hotel Goldener Ochs and experience the beauty of imperial Austrian architecture. For your short trip to Bad Ischl send a non-committal enquiry to the team of Hotel Goldener Ochs.
