Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Imperial Apartments are a mix of Old World luxury and modern 19th-century con-
veniences. Here, Emperor Franz Josef I lived and worked along with his wife Elisabeth,
known as Sisi. The Sisi Museum traces the development of her legend, analyzing how her
fabulous but tragic life created a 19th-century Princess Diana. You'll read bits of her poetic
writing,seeexactcopiesofhernow-lostjewelry,andlearnaboutherescapes,dietingmania,
and chocolate bills.
Cost and Hours:
€10.50, includes well-done audioguide, covered by Sisi Ticket (see
here
), daily July-Aug 9:00-18:00, Sept-June 9:00-17:30, last entry one hour before closing;
enter from under the rotunda just off Michaelerplatz, through the Michaelertor gate; tel. 01/
533-7570,
www.hofburg-wien.at
.
Information:
With the included audioguide and the self-guided tour below, you won't
need the €8
Imperial Apartments/Sisi Museum/Silver Collection
guidebook. If you listen to
the entire audioguide, allow 40 minutes for the silver collection, 30 minutes for the Sisi Mu-
seum, and 40 minutes for the apartments.
