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2016
Journal
Schönbrunn Palace // Schönbrunn Zoo // Hofburg Vienna // Imperial Furniture Collection // Schloss Hof // Schloss Niederweiden
Courtly
exhibitions
The audience waiting room at the Hofburg
Imperial Apartments, where guests once waited
ahead of their audience with the Emperor, also
hosts fascinating small-scale exhibitions.
Mater dolorosa
Special exhibition about
Empress Elisabeth in
mourning
Page 3
All new
Schloss Hof and Schloss
Niederweiden get the season
under way
Pages 3–4
Elephant spa
Bath time is set to become
even more fun for
Schönbrunn’s pachyderms
Page 6
Imperial Austria
An imperial year
Whether it was the consecration of a church, a school or even an observatory, Emperor Franz Joseph was a firm believer in marking anniversaries.
And 100 years after his death we are taking up the challenge of shining a
critical light on his life from various different angles. But there is also lots
going on elsewhere in Imperial Austria right now.
W
hat could be more romantic than waking a fairytale
palace from its slumber?
This happy task falls to Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.
Originally a hunting lodge constructed
by the architect Fischer von Erlach for
Count Starhemberg, the property was
subsequently sold by the nobleman’s
widow to Prince Eugene of Savoy – the
man who built the nearby Schloss Hof.
Clearly taken by both, Empress Maria
Theresa decided to buy Schloss Niederweiden when she acquired Schloss
Hof. In 2016 this architectural gem will
fully reopen to the public for the first
time in years, taking its place as one
of four venues for a large-scale special
exhibition entitled Franz Joseph 18301916 – On the occasion of the centenary
of the Emperor's Death. It is hard to
imagine a more fitting location for the
Hunting & Recreation segment of the
exhibition than this hunting lodge with
its fully-equipped and fully-functioning
game kitchen.
Niederweiden: a palace emerges
from its slumber
There is also a great deal going on at
Schloss Hof this year, making it more
attractive than ever to visitors: two new
experience trails give an immersive
insight into the era of Prince Eugene.
A newly redesigned orangery exudes
Mediterranean charm whatever the
time of year. Schloss Hof hosts a packed
schedule of events: from an Easter Mar-
Tour operator special
Imperial Austria will be glad to advise
you on group tours and provide information on these historic sites dating
back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
www.imperial-austria.at
ket and Christmas Village to fun for all
the family, as well as full-moon summer
nights and exclusive musical and culinary highlights, there is something to
suit every taste. This year brings a number of new events including a games
festival, musketeers at Schloss Hof, a
camel festival and an autumnal garden
party. Imperial locations famously
provide the most attractive backdrops
for Easter and Christmas markets,
with venues such as Schloss Hof and
Schönbrunn Palace set to prove their
popularity once again this year.
Bang on time for the bathing season, a
new pool is being built for the six-strong
herd of elephants at Schönbrunn Zoo.
Find out elsewhere in this issue how
many standard bath tubs it takes to fill
an elephant-sized pool. It also contains
information about Mater dolorosa –
Empress Elisabeth in mourning, the
current exhibition at the Imperial
Apartments at the Vienna Hofburg. ◀
Schönbrunn Zoo
© Schloss Hof/Gerfried Tamerler (1)/Müller (1), Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Two new experience trails add to the estate’s appeal
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Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.
Mater dolorosa
Empress Elisabeth
in mourning
(until 22 May 2016)
the show and is giving special guided
tours in German on the second Friday
of each month at 3.30pm. Thanks to
fascinating exhibitions such as Mater
dolorosa – Empress Elisabeth in mourning, the Imperial Apartments at the
Hofburg are always worth a visit.
www.hofburg-wien.at
Curator Olivia Lichtscheidl
Another exhibition devoted to Empress
Elisabeth as a passionate and excellent
horsewoman will follow in the second
half of the year. ◀
© SKB / Dieter Nagl
E
mpress Elisabeth’s life was defined by two tragic deaths: she
lost her first daughter Sophie
at the age of just two, while her son
Rudolf went on to take his own life as an
adult. The responses to these tragedies
and the Viennese court’s approach to
mourning are two of the central themes
at the current special exhibition in the
audience waiting room at the Imperial
Apartments at the Vienna Hofburg.
Curator Olivia Lichtscheidl has brought
together 22 highly personal items for
OPENING TIMES
Hofburg (Imperial Apartments,
Sisi Museum and Imperial Silver
Collection)
Daily 9am-5.30pm
(Jul/Aug: until 6pm)
Hofburg/Michaelerkuppel
1010 Vienna
Tel. +43 1 533 75 70
Franz Joseph 1830-1916
© Hofmobiliendepot · Möbel Museum Wien/Wieland Kloimstein, Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien/KHM-Museumsverband, Schloss Niederweiden/Gerfried Tamerler
Hofburg Wien, Arbeitszimmer
Special exhibition on the occasion of the centenary of the Emperor's death
(16 Mar-27 Nov 2016)
S
chloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und
Betriebsges.m.b.H. and the
KHM-Museumsverband
will
be shedding light on the life and influence of the long-reigning Emperor at
four different venues in 2016. Grouped
according to the following topics, ours
is the largest exhibition of the special
anniversary year: Man & Monarch
(Schönbrunn Palace), Majesty &
Modesty (Imperial Carriage Museum
Vienna), Festivities & Everyday Life
(Imperial
Furniture
Collection)
and Hunting & Recreation (Schloss
Niederweiden).
Imperial Furniture Collection
Schloss Niederweiden
Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna
Each location offers free audio guides,
fascinating guided tours for adults and
children, and literary and culinary
treats with a link to the Habsburg
Emperor.
Available
online
at
www.franzjoseph2016.at, there is also
a short film to give you a sneak preview. The official website contains
background information on the exhibition. Valid between March and
November, an attractive combination
ticket allows visitors to take in all four
participating venues. ◀
OPENING TIMES:
16 Mar-27 Nov 2016 daily
Schönbrunn Palace and
Imperial Carriage Museum
Vienna
9am-5pm
Imperial Furniture Collection &
Schloss Niederweiden
10am-6pm
www.franzjoseph2016.at
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Schloss Hof / Schloss Niederweiden
Schloss Hof and Schloss Niederweiden:
picture postcard palaces
As if this pair of stately homes in the Marchfeld region weren’t already charming enough – a range of new
attractions is set to make Schloss Hof and Schloss Niederweiden worth a visit more than ever before in 2016.
Farmstead – Schloss Hof
SCHLOSS HOF:
2016 summer season
12 Mar-27 Nov 2016,
daily 10am-6pm
Day tickets
Adults €13
Children aged 6-18 €8
(children up to 6 free)
Family day pass
(2 adults and 3 children) €34
Group rates on request
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just as the high season starts, another
attraction will open at the estate: visitors can slip into the role of a stable boy
or milk maid on a pair of new adventure
trails and find out more about life on
the farmstead in Prince Eugene’s day.
The hands-on journey culminates with
a princely treat.
Putting on the Ritz
The farmstead and its four-legged
residents are also at the heart of various
events at Schloss Hof, which include a
Baroque animal procession, an equestrian festival and, for the first time this
year, a camel festival. The annual event
schedule gets under way with an Easter
Market, followed by spring garden days,
full-moon evenings in the Baroque
garden, an autumn garden party, a kiteflying festival and finally the perennial
Christmas village. A murder mystery
theatre with dinner and popular concerts by the Marchfeld Philharmonic
Orchestra set the culinary and musical
tone. 2016 will also see the launch of
two important renovation projects that
will run until 2017: reconstructing the
largest cascade and revitalising the
seventh terrace will restore the magnificent formal gardens at Schloss Hof to
the former glory once immortalised on
Canaletto’s paintings.
Small cascade – Schloss Hof
this architectural masterpiece, which
was created by Fischer von Erlach as a
game lodge for Count Starhemberg in
the hunter’s paradise of the Marchfeld
region.
In 2017 the Baroque Schloss Nieder­
weiden will be one of five venues for the
300 Years of Maria Theresa exhibition. ◀
Game kitchen – Schloss Niederweiden
Game for anything
As one of the four hosts of the
exhibition Franz Joseph 1830-1916
– On the occasion of the centenary of
the Emperor's Death, Schloss Niederweiden will reopen to the general
public. The faithfully recreated game
kitchen is just one of the attractions at
Contact:
2294 Schlosshof 1
Tel. +43 2285 20 000
[email protected]
www.schlosshof.at
© Schloss Hof: Hertha Hurnaus (1), Müller (2)
A
combination of Baroque palace,
formal gardens comprising
seven terraces and working
estate, Schloss Hof is Austria’s largest
country palace complex. The 240 or
so varieties of animals that live on the
estate include rare sheep and chickens,
old Austrian domestic breeds as well as
more exotic species such as camels and
alpacas. There are also white donkeys,
which are typical of the Baroque period. A trip to the petting zoo, stables or
a walk through the paddocks provides
a touch of animal magic. A separate
interactive exhibition about life on the
estate can be found in the Bäckenhof
section of the complex. In mid-March,
Schönbrunn Zoo
Exclusive after-hours
zoo visits
One for the night owls! When the zoo closes its doors, you can see a completely different side
to the animals on an evening or night tour. Discount rates are available for tour operators.
Ring-tailed lemurs
Evening tours
As the last rays of sun hit the imperial
ochre of the Baroque buildings, many
of the animals are tucking into their
evening meal, while others are getting
ready to bed down for the night. During the evening tours, which are only
available during summer, you will be
given special access to the animals in
the world’s oldest zoo. “Tour guests can
watch the elephants enjoy their nightly
ration of hay. Elephants only sleep for
three to four hours a night. The rest of
their time is spent foraging for food,”
explains the zoo’s managing director
Dagmar Schratter. Lasting an hour and
a half, the tour takes in all parts of the
zoo and is punctuated by regular stops
at various enclosures for some fascinating animal facts.
The special charm of the evening after
the last regular visitors have left is sure
to leave a lasting impression. Look on as
the lions stretch their paws out in front
of them in the setting sun. And while
the sea lions are slowly winding down
for the day, the ring-tailed lemurs are
still out swinging through the trees before they too turn in for the night.
Night tours
Sleepyheads need not apply! The night
tours give you a unique opportunity to
tiptoe through the zoo with an expert
guide and take a unique look at some of
the nocturnal and sleeping animals. As
night falls over Vienna, some of the zoo’s
inhabitants come to life. “The Egyptian
fruit bats sleep throughout the day and
during the late evening and night they
fly through the hippo house on the
lookout for food,” Schratter explains.
Equipped with low-light amplifiers,
participants will be able to see them and
various other interesting discoveries.
The wolves patrol their territory in the
moonlight and, like all felines, the tigers
like to get up and stretch their legs between naps from time to time. During
© Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Daniel Zupanc
Arctic wolf
A magnet for visitors
Schönbrunn Zoo
»» Voted Europe’s Best Zoo for the
fourth time in a row
»» Tripadvisor Winner 2015
OPENING TIMES
»» Daily from 9am
www.zoovienna.at
Kaiserpavillon
the night-time tour, experienced zoologists will share countless nuggets of
information on the sleeping habits of
various species. One thing is certain:
koalas are serious sleepyheads – these
Australian marsupials spend up to 20
hours a day dozing in the tree forks. ◀
Evening tours:
approx. 1.5 hours
from April to September
max. 160 people
incl. admission and tour:
€19 instead of €21 per person
Night tours:
approx. 1,5 hours
daily, by arrangement
max. 80 people
incl. admission and tour:
€21 instead of €23 per person
RESERVATIONS:
Tel. +43 (0)1 877 92 94 500
[email protected]
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Partner attractions and services
© Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Norbert Potensky
1,500 bathtubs
for Schönbrunn’s
elephants
More bath-time fun for the elephants: Schönbrunn Zoo
is building a new pool for its pachyderms, meaning that
there is plenty of fun in store for visitors.
Showering, wallowing in mud and bathing: elephants are
water babies at heart. "In summer the water helps the animals
cool off. But it is essential for keeping their skin in tip-top
condition throughout the year," explains zoo director Dagmar
Schratter. At the moment the members of the six-strong herd
take a shower every day. And there is a mud bath for them to
wallow in.
The bath needed for the largest land mammals on earth is
truly gigantic: the new elephant pool has a volume of 225 cubic
metres, which is equivalent to 1,500 standard bath tubs. There
will also be a waterfall coming out of the pump house in the
middle of the pool. At the same time water jets will provide
a massage, creating an elephantine spa experience. The new
pool will be ready in spring 2016, just in time for the new
bathing season. It will also be a major attraction for visitors.
"The pool is being built in the front part
of the elephant park so that visitors will
have a great view of the animals splashing
around." Dagmar Schratter explains.
Schönbrunner Tiergarten GmbH
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. +43 1 877 92 94
www.zoovienna.at
SCHLOSS SCHÖNBRUNN
KONZERTE
ORANGERIE SCHÖNBRUNN
Schoenbrunn Palace
Concerts
Klassische Konzerte in der
Orangerie Schönbrunn
Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna awaits you at the
fully renovated Palace Orangery where Mozart himself
performed in 1786. The concert is a fine selection of
masterful music by Mozart and Strauss, rounded off by
dance and vocal performances.
Seit 1997 haben sich die Schönbrunner Schlosskonzerte
als fixer Bestandteil des Wiener Kultur- und Musiklebens
etabliert.
In der traditionsreichen Orangerie Schönbrunn in Wien
präsentieren das Schloss Schönbrunn Orchester Vienna
und das Schloss Schönbrunn Ensemble Vienna mit
einem täglich wechselnden Programm die schönsten
Melodien von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart und Johann
Strauß.
Durch den Konzertabend begleiten Sie zwei Opernsänger – eine Sopranistin und ein Bariton – und ein
charmantes Ballettpaar in historischen Kostümen.
DIE ORANGERIE SCHÖNBRUNN IN WIEN
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
UND JOHANN STRAUSS
Die barocke Orangerie Schönbrunn bietet einen
unübertroffenen Rahmen für klassische Konzerte.
Bereits zu Zeiten der Habsburger erfreuten sich hier
Festlichkeiten mit musikalischem Rahmenprogramm
großer Beliebtheit. Bei einem dieser Konzerte kam es
auch zu dem in der Musikgeschichte wohl einmaligen
musikalischen Wettstreit zwischen Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart und Antonio Salieri.
Im ersten Teil des Konzerts genießen Sie einige der
schönsten Ouvertüren, Arien und Duette aus Wolfgang
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At the Orangery Schoenbrunn, a place rich in tradition,
the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schoenbrunn
Chamber Ensemble perform the most beautiful tunes of the
classic composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann
Strauss.
Schloss Schönbrunn Konzerte
Tel. +43 1 812 5004
www.imagevienna.com
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TERMINE
© Schloss Esterházy
Partner attractions and services
The Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Burgenland:
Esterházy Palace, once a residence of great magnates and
now a striking landmark at the heart of Burgenland‘s capital
Eisenstadt, is one of Austria‘s most stunning Baroque palaces.
Today a museum, venue for cultural events and research centre,
it houses the exceptional private collection of the Esterházy
dynasty. Be inspired at the place where Lord Nelson listened
to the music of Joseph Haydn and appreciate rooms that have
stories to tell.
Please direct any inquiries to:
Bernadette Hubmann
Schloss Esterházy, 7000 Eisenstadt
Tel. +43 2682 63004 722
E-mail: [email protected]
www.esterhazy.at
© Stift Klosterneuburg
To appreciate Burgenland’s wines while relaxing in the stylish
wine bar and tasting some of the splendid wines of our region –
this is possible in the "Vinothek Selektion Burgenland" just
opposite the palace. Also located directly opposite the palace is
the restaurant "Henrici". The exclusive atmosphere of the former
court stables, designed by Benedikt Henrici, makes fine dining a
truly unique experience.
14th Easter Market
Schloß Schönbrunn
9 to 29 March 2016
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Traditional handicrafts
Jazz at the Easter Market
Easter workshop for children
Interactive game
www.eastermarket.at
© 2016 MTS Wien GmbH / Photo: Gerhard Fally
KLOSTERNEUBURG MONASTERY
In 1114 Klosterneuburg Monastery was founded by St. Leopold
III. For over 900 years it’s sacred and cultural centre as well as
producer of excellent wines. The Babenberg like the Habsburg
resided here. The Archducal Coronet in the treasury celebrates
its 400-year-old jubilee 2016 with an annual exhibition.
Tel. +43 2243 411-212
[email protected]
www.stift-klosterneuburg.at
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Veranstaltungen / Events
Journal
MÄRZ / MARCH
bis/until
22.05.
Mater Dolorosa – Die trauernde Kaiserin Elisabeth
Mater Dolorosa - Empress Elisabeth in mourning
09. - 29.03.
Ostermarkt Schloß Schönbrunn
www.ostermarkt.co.at
Easter Market Schönbrunn Palacewww.eastermarket.at
15.03.
Saisonstart: Kronprinzengarten, Orangeriegarten,
Irrgarten und Gloriette Aussichtsterrassewww.schoenbrunn.at
Season opening: Privy Garden, Orangery Garden,
Maze and Gloriette Viewing Terracewww.schoenbrunn.at
16.03. 27.11.
16.03. 27.11.
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – „Mensch & Herrscher“
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – Man & Monarch
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – „Fest & Alltag“
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – Festivities & Everyday Life
16.03. 27.11.
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – „Jagd & Freizeit“
Franz Joseph 1830-1916 – Hunting & Recreation
16.03. 27.11.
Franz Joseph 1830-1916
Franz Joseph 1830-1916
Ausstellung im Audienzwartesaalwww.hofburg-wien.at
Sonderausstellung, Schloß Schönbrunnwww.franzjoseph2016.at
Sonderausstellung, Hofmobiliendepot
Sonderausstellung, Schloss Niederweiden Führungen und Begleitprogramm für alle Standorte www.franzjoseph2016.at
www.franzjoseph2016.at
www.franzjoseph2016.at
12. & 13.03. Ostermarkt Schloss Hof
19. & 20.03. 10.00 – 18.00 Uhr
19. - 28.03.
www.schlosshof.at
Osterwerkstatt „Rund ums Ei und Nest“
www.zoovienna.at
Kreativprogramm und Ausstellung
Temporary exhibition in the Audience Waiting Roomwww.hofburg-wien.at
Temporary exhibition, Schönbrunn Palace
Temporary exhibition, Imperial Furniture Collection
Temporary exhibition, Schloss Niederweiden
Tours and fringe program for all locations
www.franzjoseph2016.at
www.franzjoseph2016.at
www.franzjoseph2016.at
www.franzjoseph2016.at
Easter Market Schloss Hof
10am – 6pm
Easter workshop Eggs and nests
Creative workshops and exhibition
www.schlosshof.at
www.zoovienna.at
27. & 28.03. Ostern auf Schloss Hofwww.schlosshof.at
Easter at Schloss Hofwww.schlosshof.at
27. & 28.03. Osterfest im Tiergarten Schönbrunnwww.zoovienna.at
Easter festival at Schönbrunn Zoowww.zoovienna.at
APRIL
23. & 24.04. Spielefest auf Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
23. & 24.04. Tiere sehen. Arten schützen. „Welt-Tapir-Tag“
www.zoovienna.at
Games festival at Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
See animals. Protect species. World Tapir Day
www.zoovienna.at
MAI / MAY
01.05.
Barocker Tierumzug und Tanz um den Maibaum
auf Schloss Hof www.schlosshof.at
Baroque animal prcession and maypole dancing
at Schloss Hof www.schlosshof.at
Musketierspiele zu Gast auf Schloss Hof 05.05.
07. & 08.05.
www.schlosshof.at
Musketeer festival on tour at Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
06.05./10.06. Krimitheater mit Dinner auf Schloss Hof
26.08./23.09.
www.schlosshof.at
Murder mystery theatre and dinner
at Schloss Hof www.schlosshof.at
See animals. Protect species.
World Migratory Bird Day celebrations www.zoovienna.at
14. & 16.05. Tiere sehen. Arten schützen. „Welt-Zugvogel-Tag“
Wir feiern den Waldrapp!www.zoovienna.at
13. - 16.05.
Zitrustage in der Orangerie Schönbrunn
15. - 16.05.
Pfingstfrühschoppen auf Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
Citrus Days in the Orangery at Schönbrunn
10am – 6pm
www.oegg.or.at/16-wiener-zitrustage
Pentecost drinks at Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
26. - 29.05.
Frühlingsgartentage auf Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
Spring Garden Days at Schloss Hof 26.05.
Sommernachtskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker
10 – 18 Uhrwww.oegg.or.at/16-wiener-zitrustage
www.schoenbrunn.at
www.schlosshof.at
Summer Night Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic
www.schoenbrunn.at
JUNI / JUNE
05.06.
Kamelfest auf Schloss Hof
08.06.
Tiere sehen. Arten schützen. „World Ocean Day“
www.schlosshof.at
www.zoovienna.at
Camel festival at Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
See animals. Protect species. World Ocean Day
www.zoovienna.at
JULI /JULY
04. - 08.07.
Sommerferienspiel „Let it grow“ –
Summer holiday fun Let it grow –
15.07.
Tiere sehen. Arten schützen. „Arctic Sea Ice Day“
See animals. Protect species. Arctic Sea Ice Day
Vollmondnacht im Barockgarten von Schloss Hof
Full moon night in the Baroque garden www.schlosshof.at
Full moon night in the Baroque garden www.schlosshof.at
die EAZA Naturschutz-Kampagne www.zoovienna.at
www.zoovienna.at
16.07.
www.schlosshof.at
the EAZA nature conservation campaign www.zoovienna.at
www.zoovienna.at
AUGUST
14.08.
Vollmondnacht im Barockgarten von Schloss Hof
www.schlosshof.at
SEPTEMBER
01. - 04.09.
Tiere sehen. Arten schützen. „Artenschutztage 2016“
See animals. Protect species. Species Protection Days
11.09.
Großes Pferdefest auf Schloss Hof
Equestrian festival at Schloss Hof
www.zoovienna.at
www.schlosshof.at
www.zoovienna.at
www.schlosshof.at
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