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Museums of the town of Bad Ischl

Beide Häuser, das Hotel Austria und die Lehárvilla, wurden im Kulturhauptstadtjahr 2024 nach umfangreicher Renovierung und Restaurierung neu eröffnet. Sie erstrahlen in neuem Glanz: Das Hotel Austria gewährt Einblicke in die Geschichte der Stadt, während die Lehárvilla die Möglichkeit bietet, in die längst vergangene Sommerfrische einzutauchen – in einer authentisch erhaltenen Villa. Das Förderprojekt REGIS ermöglichte durch seine finanzielle Unterstützung eine zeitgemäße Vermittlung sowie die Auflage von Ausstellungskataloge.

The museum, located on the Esplanade, used to be a well-known hotel - the Austria - and this is where our story begins. We immerse ourselves in the world of the summer resort, the beginnings of the spa, railroad nostalgia and embark together on a journey through the historic Salzkammergut and Ischl. We meet illustrious guests at the hotel bar and meet their famous hosts. But what lies behind the beautiful appearance of operetta sounds, soirees and waltzing bliss? The newly designed exhibition sheds light on this and does not leave out the dark chapters of history.

Hotel Austria
In 1912, the world-famous operetta composer Franz Lehár bought the villa on the Traun. Numerous personalities, artists, librettists and publishers came and went here. He remained loyal to Ischl for 46 years, composing and completing masterpieces. Franz Lehár bequeathed the villa to the municipality of Bad Ischl on the condition that it be preserved unchanged and made accessible. After thorough renovation and extensive restoration, it is now open to visitors again. When you enter the villa, you can feel the spirit of the summer resort of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and gain a comprehensive insight into Lehár's life in Ischl.
Leharvilla

Embark on a fascinating journey through Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut - into the world of the summer resort, from Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth to the private life and work of Franz Lehár and many other exciting topics.

We look forward to your visit!
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Lehárvilla Bad Ischl

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Opening hours

Hotel Austria

MO, MI - SO jeweils 10.00 - 17.00 Uhr
(DI geschlossen)
Führungen durch das Hotel Austria immer MO, MI - FR um 14 Uhr

Zusätzlich haben wir am 24.12.25 und am 31.12.25 bis 15.00 Uhr geöffnet.

Das Museum bleibt am 8.12., 25.12., am 26.12. und am 1.1. geschlossen.

Lehárvilla

TU - SO 10.00 - 17.00 (April - October)
DO - FR 10.00 - 17.00 (November - March)

Visits are only possible with a guide. Maximum group size: 15 people.

Besichtigungen außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten sind auf Anfrage in Gruppen gerne möglich.

Die Lehárvilla bleibt am 8.12., 25.12., 26.12. und am 1.1. geschlossen.

Visits outside opening hours are possible in both houses for groups of 10 people or more.

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