--- title: Places of Interest url: "https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest.html" description: Bad Ischl in Upper Austria - the center of the Salzkammergut area and for over 85 years the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi. image: "https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/badischl/000Canto-Imports/Bad_Ischl_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2012-06-22 modified: 2024-10-11 --- # Places of Interest Places of Interest ================== museums - monuments - attractions In Bad Ischl and its surrounding area there are lots of interesting places and monuments. [ ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Kaiservilla Besichtigungsbetriebs Ges.m.b.H") Imperial Villa ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002121/imperial-villa.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Kaiservilla Besichtigungsbetriebs Ges.m.b.H Close copyright [ ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: www.fotohofer.at") Sisi's Cottage ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002130/marble-palace-bad-ischl-sisi-s-cottage.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: www.fotohofer.at Close copyright [ © Open copyright © Bad Ischl city guides Close copyright ![Austria Guides from Bad Ischl](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/7/csm_Fremdenf%C3%BCherinnen2024_WolfgangStadler_083ba035e7.jpg "Bad Ischl city guides") City tours ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/guided-town-walks.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ ![Hotelbar](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Museen der Stadt Bad Ischl") Museum of Bad Ischl ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002123/hotel-austria-museum-of-bad-ischl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Museen der Stadt Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_NS_Zeit_d330b0d9e0.jpg) Admission prices City Museum ------------------------------- Admission prices ](https://www.stadtmuseum.at/hotel-austria/) [ ![Interior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourimusverband Bad Ischl") Museum of Vehicles Technology & Aviation ----------------------------------------------- to the museum ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002124/museum-of-vehicles-technology-aviation.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourimusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![Cellar tour Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl: The picture shows an underground cave with impressive, illuminated rock formations. The room is spacious and the lighting gives it a warm, cosy atmosphere. It appears to be a popular place for visitors, offering insights into the fascinating underworld.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Bernhard Schmalnauer") The oldest beer cellar in Bad Ischl -------------------------------------- to the cellar ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430021506/the-oldest-beer-cellar-in-bad-ischl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Bernhard Schmalnauer Close copyright [ ![Museum](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Museum") Museum of Nature ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002089/nature-worlds-nature-museum-salzkammergut-ebensee.html) [ ![Trinkhalle in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a prestigious building with classic architecture, surrounded by trees and a bright, sunny sky. Elegant columns and cornices characterise the façade, which conveys an inviting and elegant impression.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl") Trinkhalle ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430001286/trinkhalle.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a large, historic building with elegant architecture. In front of the building is a fountain with fountains, surrounded by green areas and trees. The scene conveys an impression of luxury and tradition.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Kongress & TheaterHaus") Kongress & TheaterHaus ----------------------------- mehr dazu ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430000434/kongress-theaterhouse-bad-ischl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Kongress & TheaterHaus Close copyright Sakrale Bauwerke ---------------- © Open copyright © Copyright: www.badischl.at Close copyright ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: www.badischl.at") Saint Nicholas parish church The Saint Nicholas parish church is dominated by a 72m high tower. [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/48200035/saint-nicholas-parisch-church.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: www.evangbadischl.at Close copyright ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: www.evangbadischl.at") Protestant parish church The Protestant parish church is located on the Laimberg at the confluence of the Traun and Ischl rivers. It was constructed from the so-called "Kornstadel" to… [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/48200034/protestant-church-bad-ischl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Hedwig Streibl Close copyright ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Hedwig Streibl") parish church "Maria an der Straße" The parish church “Maria an der Straße” is the youngest in Bad Ischl but the oldest church in Austria blessing of drivers are held. A replica of a late Gothic… [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/48200037/pfandler-wallfahrtskirche-maria-an-der-strasse.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Fotoclub Ebensee, Reinhard Feuchtner Close copyright ![View towards the church](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Fotoclub Ebensee, Reinhard Feuchtner") parish church "Maria im Schatten" Cultural and Mythical Place [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/48200036/maria-im-schatten-pilgrimage-church-in-lauffen.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: www.badischl.at Close copyright ![Exterior view](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: www.badischl.at") Calvary Mount Chapel Bad Ischl Cultural and Sacral Place [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002922/calvary-bad-ischl-ischl.html) Calvary Mount Chapel Lauffen From 1725 onwards there was a wooden chapel on the Lauffner Calvary Mount. A new one, this time made of stone, was completed in 1746. 4 chapels lead up to the church. © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright ![Graves](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl") Cemetery of Ischl The cemetery in Bad Ischl is not just one of the “most beautiful places in the world” as Hilde Spiel says, it’s also historically remarkable. … [ Learn more ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/401500/ischler-cemetery.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [ ![Katrin cable car in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a red cable car travelling through a green forest. High mountains and a valley landscape can be seen in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Leitner Daniel") Katrin Cable Car ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/202690/katrin-cable-car.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Leitner Daniel Close copyright [ ![View to the Schafberg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl") Wildenstein castle ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/401910/wildenstein-castle-ruins.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![Siriuskogl excursion destination in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a historic, old building with an eye-catching roof construction and festively illuminated façade in the evening hours. It is surrounded by a large crowd of people enjoying a cosy atmosphere with food, drink and music.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Christoph Held") Siriuskogl ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/401170/siriuskogl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Christoph Held Close copyright [ ![Rettenbachalm excursion area in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a traditional wooden building with a terrace and flags. A gravel path passes in front of the building, on which two cyclists are travelling. The surrounding area is characterised by lush vegetation and mountains.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Foto Hofer") Rettenbachalm ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025772/rettenbachalm.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Foto Hofer Close copyright [ ![Parkbad Bad Ischl, view in the direction of the Kaiservilla](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: (c) Leitner Daniel") Parkbad Outdoor Pool ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/203221/bad-ischl-outdoor-swimming-pool.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: (c) Leitner Daniel Close copyright [ ![Kutschenfahrten Hödlmoser in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a woman in traditional costume leading two horses. The woman is smiling and appears to be familiar with the horses. The mounts are equipped with bridles and harnesses, suggesting a rural setting.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: OÖ Tourismus") Carriage rides ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/202234/carriage-rides-sleigh-rides.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: OÖ Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Slow train in front of the Trinkhalle](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl") Kaiserzug ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010895/kaiserzug-train.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![Hotel Royal****S with Salzkammergut-Therme Lazy River](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: EurothermenResorts") Salzkammergut spa ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004578/eurothermenresort-bad-ischl-salzkammergut-thermal-spa.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: EurothermenResorts Close copyright [ ![Here you can see the site of the Anzenaumühle mill with its main building, barn and mill in the village of Anzenau near Lauffen, where the historic main building with its white façade and wooden roof is surrounded by green meadows. A small water wheel turns next to a barn. Flowers adorn the windows and steps, with dense woodland behind.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Sigi Huemer-sigulus.at") Anzenau Mill museum ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/places-of-interest/oesterreich-poi/detail/402255/museum-anzenaumuehle.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Sigi Huemer-sigulus.at Close copyright ### Monuments and Memorials There are around 140 monuments and memorials in Bad Ischl. From these alone it is possible to understand the immense importance of Bad Ischl als spa, imperial and cultural town. A small selection of monuments: - Wirer Monument - Statue of Emperor Franz Joseph - Fountain of Franz Karl - Memorial Stone of Archduchess Sophie - Rudolf Monument - Nestroy Monument - Kálmán Monument - Hasner Monument - Salzkammergut Local Train [ ![Franz Lehár sitzt, mit einem Notenblatt vor sich, am Klavier](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/6/csm_Franz_Leh%C3%A1r_am_Klavier__Museum_der_Stadt_Bad_Ischl_041666eb14.jpg "Franz Lehár am Klavier ©Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl") Franz Lehár in Bad Ischl ](https://badischl.salzkammergut.at/en/welcome-to-bad-ischl/culture/lehar.html) © Open copyright © Franz Lehár am Klavier ©Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl Close copyright