Tour of the Palace

This tour of the imperial apartments which will take you on a journey through the centuries starts behind a massive door at the top of the Blue Staircase. It begins in the west wing of the palace, with the apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth, which are furnished in 19th-century style, and continues through the state rooms in the central wing. From there the tour proceeds to the richly-appointed apartments once occupied by Maria Theresa. The Franz Karl Apartments, which were occupied by Emperor Franz Joseph's parents, Archduchess Sophie and Archduke Franz Karl, conclude the tour.

All the rooms in the palace have their own stories to tell, stories on the margins of great historical events which are indicative of the lifestyle, atmosphere and world view of the imperial era.

Rooms on the ground floor

On the ground floor are the private apartments of the Imperial Family, socalled the Berglrooms: Gisela Apartments, the Goess Apartments and the Crown Prince Apartments with their frescoes by Johann Bergl. These Rooms are open to groups only by appointment.
Guided tour of the Bergl Rooms

The White and Gold Rooms on the ground floor can be the scene of your special event.
Venues in the palace: Whit and Gold Rooms

The Palace Chapel is still used for weddings, baptisms, fairs and church events.