Welcome to Bad Ischl
Capital of Culture 2024
In 2024, the Salzkammergut with Bad Ischl as the banner city will bear the title of European Capital of Culture. For the first time in history, it will take place in the inner Alpine region. A total of 23 municipalities between Roitham am Traunfall and Bad Mitterndorf are part of the Capital of Culture region.
in Bad Ischl
in Bad Ischl
Bad Ischl offers its guests a wide range of cultural events all year round. From the Easter operetta concert in spring, to spa music and operetta in the summer months, to traditional and Advent events in autumn and winter, there is something for every cultural taste.
in Bad Ischl
in Bad Ischl
The shopping town of Bad Ischl gives the impression of a spacious, open-air shopping mall decorated with flowers, where you can find many beautiful things. But above all typical Ischl showpieces. From local costumes to modern, handmade jewellery and traditional hat fashion from Austria's best-known and most traditional manufacturer.
Eating and drinking in Bad Ischl
Where the emperor once spent his summer holidays, fine cuisine is not far away. A variety of restaurants and inns offer everything a gourmet's heart desires, from traditional Austrian cuisine to Mediterranean specialities.
Activities
Imperial Bad Ischl
Emperor Franz Joseph I has spent no less than 82 summers in Ischl since 1849 and celebrated 81 birthdays there. But even before the town became Franz Joseph's summer residence in the 19th century, several emperors and other members of the Habsburg family stayed here.
The Imperial Villa in the Imperial Park in Bad Ischl
The Marble Castle in the Imperial Park in Bad Ischl
Emperor Franz Joseph's writing room in the Imperial Villa in Bad Ischl
Arrival of the Imperial Train at Bad Ischl station on 15 August
Emperor Franz Joseph double gets off the imperial train at Bad Ischl station
Emperor Franz Joseph Double at the Imperial Stroll on 17 August in Bad Ischl
Women in historical costumes at the Kaiserbummel on 17 August in Bad Ischl
The Bad Ischl Citizens' Band makes music during the Imperial Stroll through Bad ...
Reception of the regiments in front of the Imperial Villa on 18 August in Bad ...
The Kaiservilla in winter in the Kaiserpark in Bad Ischl