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    Bad Ischl

    Austria

    Bad Ischl

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    The spa town in the heart of the Salzkammergut was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I. , who spent 83 of his 86 summers here.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The spa town in the heart of the Salzkammergut was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I., who spent 83 of his 86 summers here. The Kaiservilla, a wedding gift to him and Elisabeth, can be visited on a guided tour.

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    Kaiservilla
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    1Kaiservilla

    Archduchess Sophie gifted the villa in 1854 to her son Franz Joseph for his wedding to Elisabeth, and the imperial couple spent their summers here. Ironically, it was in this very idyll that Franz Joseph signed the declaration of war against Serbia on July 28, 1914. During the tour, you'll see the living quarters; afterwards, a stroll through the park is well worth it.
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    Katrin Cable Car
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    2Katrin Cable Car

    In around 15 minutes, you'll glide from Bad Ischl up to the Katrinalm at over 1,400 metres. At the top await a nature reserve, hiking trails and panoramic views of the Salzkammergut mountains and lakes.
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    Zauner Patisserie

    Zauner has baked in Bad Ischl since 1832, once an Imperial-Royal Court Supplier. Settle in with coffee and cake, savoring a slice of the Imperial Age, just as 19th-century summer guests did.
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    Salzkammergut

    Salzkammergut

    Lakes and mountains between Salzburg and the Dachstein: Hallstätter See, Wolfgangsee, and Traunsee, Austria's deepest lake at 191 meters. The Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997; Emperor Franz Joseph I. spent his summers in Bad Ischl.
    Hallstatt

    Hallstatt

    The small village on Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut is nestled between the lakeshore and steep mountain slopes. Hallstatt belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Region Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut, which has been on the list since 1997.
    Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Mozart's birthplace on the Salzach River is known for its Baroque Old Town and the Salzburg Festival. The historic center on both sides of the river, with Mönchsberg, Festungsberg, and Kapuzinerberg, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.
    Salzburg and Region

    Salzburg and Region

    The provincial capital Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace and every summer hosts the Salzburg Festival. Its historic center on both sides of the Salzach, with Mönchsberg, Festungsberg, and Kapuzinerberg, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. From here, it's only a short distance to the Salzkammergut.
    Linz & Danube Region

    Linz & Danube Region

    The Upper Austrian state capital Linz is on the Danube and embraces contemporary art, like the Lentos Art Museum right on the riverbank.

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