Museums of the City of Bad Ischl
Museums of the City of Bad Ischl

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Lehárvilla

Immerse yourself in the bygone era of the summer resort in Franz Lehár's originally preserved villa on the Traun.

Countless memorabilia and his exquisite collection of antiques show the world-famous operetta composer from his private side.

 

Virtual tour

Be inspired by a first virtual tour and explore the rooms in our villa. This tour is also intended for anyone who is unable to visit us on site so that they can still take part.

We would like to thank the Interreg project "Lebenswerter Alpenraum" AB0100008, a cooperation between science and innovative companies from Upper Austria, Salzburg and Bavaria, for the implementation.

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Guided tours

The Lehár Villa is open to the public only as part of a guided tour. We offer these tours on opening days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., starting on the hour. Here you can learn more about Lehár’s passion for collecting, his deep connection to Ischl, and his greatest operetta successes. Upon request, we offer guided tours featuring Lehár’s melodies played on his grand piano.

We look forward to offering you unforgettable insights and wonderful moments and are happy to accept registrations at: info@stadtmuseum.at

Admission prices Lehárvilla

Visits only possible with a guided tour

CategoryPrice *
Adults with guided tour of 45 minutes, maximum group size 15 people13,00
Family (including 2 children up to 14 years) per parent included Guided tour11,00
Children up to 14 yearsfree
Pupils and students aged 15 - 26 including guided tour7,00
School classes maximum 15 people per group with guided tour4,00
Senior citizens including guided tour9,00
Civilian service, armed forces, blue light organizations, people with impairments including leadership4,00
Admission and guided tour outside opening hours for at least 10 people16,00
Combined ticket with Hotel Austria. Valid for one admission per year (without guided tour of Hotel Austria)20,00

* Price per person in Euro

Discounts on admission with: Ischl Card, Salzkammergut Card, Salzburg Family Card, Styria Card, Spa Card

No combination of discounts possible

Lehárvilla

events

October 3
18:00 - 18:00

Long Night of Museums 2026

October 11
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

October 24
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

November 29
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

December 6
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

December 13
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

December 20
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée in the Lehárvilla

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Andrea Sperrer
September 26, 2026
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We had an exclusive tour just for the two of us today. The tour was very interesting and informative. We learned a great deal. We'd like to thank you once again very much for the wonderful tour.
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A Sense of Beauty
August 26, 2026
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A really good tour. Very interesting. Easy to get to. There's also an elevator in the building, so it's wheelchair-accessible.
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Niki Kranz
August 16, 2026
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A very interesting place; we had a great guided tour inside. It's fully accessible by wheelchair thanks to the elevator. We had to wait because the guided tours start on the hour, but there was plenty of space both indoors and outdoors.
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Sebastian Giercke
August 7, 2026
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An exceptionally beautiful place that has been restored with great dedication and attention to detail. We were lucky enough to catch the first guided tour of the day at 10:00 a.m. The tour was very in-depth, since there were only three of us. The guide (Mr. Fuchs) went above and beyond and captivated us with his lively commentary. We were even allowed to play the Steinway grand piano. The museum is a must-see for fans of operettas and, of course, for all art lovers. A gem in Bad Ischl. Simply a wonderful experience.
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Rita Szalay
July 31, 2026
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A truly authentic location, a very interesting tour—I recommend it to everyone. It was great to see the Hungarian connections.
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Viki Knoll-Tudor
July 23, 2026
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Andreas Schitke
July 4, 2026
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Beautifully and meticulously restored, and overall in excellent original condition. A unique atmosphere of that era! An exceptionally good tour!
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Beate Däneke
June 14, 2026
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Yesterday, we were treated to a very interesting and in-depth guided tour of the Lehar Villa. We were allowed to take photos of everything, and all our questions were answered in detail, with great expertise and friendliness. Many thanks to the young man who guided us with such knowledge and enthusiasm. The renovation turned out wonderfully. Congratulations on that as well. It’s a real gem in Bad Ischl.
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May 20, 2026
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(I wasn't inside the villa; rather, I'm describing my impressions of its exterior.) The Lehar Villa is located on the river promenade, overlooking the town of Bad Ischl.
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Beatrix Taxer
May 10, 2026
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A heartfelt thank you to this outstanding team! A wonderfully interesting tour, enhanced and accompanied by beautiful piano music. We wish you all the best in the future!
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Herta Schmidt
April 24, 2026
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The four of us enjoyed a fantastic guided tour—it was way too short; we could have listened for another hour. The guide answered our many questions with great patience. A gorgeous villa with fascinating exhibits. We'll be back.
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Richard Pearson
March 25, 2026
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A wonderfully atmospheric gem, lovingly maintained, with a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended.

Museum stores

Our museum stores offer a diverse selection of souvenirs and gift items that perfectly complement our exhibitions. Whether books, postcards, pens, notepads, games or other special souvenirs - you are guaranteed to find something suitable here.

The exhibition at Hotel Austria expands on our "Sehnsucht Salzkammergut" catalog, which offers exciting insights into the history of the region. The new catalog for the Lehárvilla will be published in July 2025 with the title "In Ischl I always have the best ideas. Franz Lehár's summer resort villa on the Traun".

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Opening hours

Hotel Austria

Mon, Wed–Sun, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(Closed Tue)
Guided tours of the Hotel Austria are offered every Mon, Wed–Sun at 2:00 p.m.

We will also be open until 3:00 p.m. on December 24 and December 31.

The museum will be closed on December 8, December 25, December 26, and January 1.

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.

Tours outside of regular opening hours are available for groups upon request.

The Lehárvilla will be closed on December 8, December 24, December 25, December 26, December 31, and January 1.

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

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