Things to do in Bad Ischl
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Kaiservilla
Franz Josef’s summer residence was the Kaiservilla, an Italianate building that was bought by his mother, the Princess Sophie, as an engagement present for her son and Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria. Elisabeth, who loathed the villa and her husband in equal measure, spent little time there, but the emperor came to love it and it became his permanent summer residence for over 60 years. His mistress, Katharina Schratt, lived nearby in a house chosen for her by the empress.
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K.u.k. Hofbeisl
This Beisl is the scene of some of the liveliest late-night partying in Bad Ischl, but it also does a delicious plate of food. It has two separate drinking areas to choose from, DJs get the floors writhing regularly during events, and the drinks list would do a Russian novelist proud – about 150 cocktails in all.
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Café Sissy
Sissy was the nickname of the Kaiserin Elisabeth, unhappy wife of Emperor Franz Josef, and her pictures hang on the walls of this popular riverside bar/café. You can breakfast here, lunch or dine on a Wiener schnitzel and other simple fare, or simply nighthawk at the front-room bar till the midnight hour.
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Weinhaus Attwenger
This quaint chalet with a garden next to the river serves prime-quality Austrian cuisine from a seasonal menu, with wines to match. It also has a couple of set menus (three/four courses €26/€30).
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Stadtmuseum
The Stadtmuseum is the building where Franz Josef and Elisabeth were engaged (the day after they met at a ball). Today it showcases the history of Bad Ischl and stages changing exhibitions.
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Grand Café & Restaurant Zauner Esplanade
This offshoot of Café Zauner, the famous pastry shop at Pfarrgasse 7, serves quite decent Austrian staples, some using organic local meats, in a pleasant location beside the river.
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Cable Car
The local peak here is Mt Katrin (1542m), with walking trails and limited skiing in winter. A cable car glides up there.
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Bürgerstub’n
Back from the street in a courtyard, this cheap and cheerful place has lots of plants studding its outside terrace and serves filling classics.
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Lehár Festival
Lehár Festival takes place every year in July and August, with stagings of his own and other composers’ works.
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Kaiser Therme
If you’d like to follow in Princess Sophie’s footprints, check out spa treatments at the Kaiser Therme.
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Salzkammergut Info-Center
A helpful private regional agency with bike rental (per 24hr €13) and internet (per 10 min €1.10).
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Photomuseum
The natural-style parkland surrounding the Kaiservilla contains a small Photomuseum.
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K.u.k. Hofbeisl
This Beisl is the scene of some of the liveliest late-night partying in Bad Ischl, but it also does a delicious plate of food. It has two separate drinking areas to choose from, DJs get the floors writhing regularly during events, and the drinks list would do a Russian novelist proud – about 150 cocktails in all.
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