Wien Museum Hermes Villa
The Hermes Villa is located in the Lainz Game Reserve and was once gifted by Emperor Franz Joseph as a "Palace of Dreams" to Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, in order to keep her in Vienna more often. Carl von Hasenauer, a well-known architect of Vienna's Ringstrasse, built the romantic little palace from 1882 to 1886. The name of the Hermes Villa is derived from the statue of Hermes, which stands in the palace garden. Today, the lavishly furnished building is considered to be an outstanding example of late-romantic villa construction and was designed by the best artists of Historicism, including Gustav Klimt and Franz Matsch.
Tip: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
On the ground floor of the villa, there is an exhibition on the history of the house and its occupants, with personal objects of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, as well as original furniture that conveys a sense of the imperial lifestyle of the time. The huge bed of state in the Empress's bedroom dates from the time of Maria Theresa.
In the restaurant "Hermes", visitors can enjoy gastronomic specialties with a focus on Viennese cuisine and game dishes. The restaurant offers neo-rustic accents with hunting motifs.
Visit the Hermes Villa and experience the history of the house and its occupants, as well as the magnificent architecture and delightful gardens in the Lainz Game Reserve.
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- Lainzer Tiergarten, 1130 Wien
- office@wienmuseum.at
- https://www.wienmuseum.at/hermesvilla
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Standard ticket price: 8€ / reduced ticket price: 6€
Tickets available online and on site.
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Prices
- 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission
Opening times
- Tu - Su, 10:00 - 17:00
Closed: 1.11.2025-16.3.2026 as well as 1.5.
Accessibility
Accessibility restricted.
The Hermesvilla is located in the middle of the Lainzer Tiergarten, which is a nature reserve (Biosphärenpark Wienerwald).
For this reason, it is not possible to enter the grounds or drive to the Hermesvilla with a car. Cycling is also not permitted in the Lainzer Tiergarten.
Visitors can enter the Hermesvilla without using steps with the help of a platform elevator at the side entrance. The ground floor has no steps and is wheelchair accessible. A borrowed wheelchair is available for visitors with limited mobility and there is also adequate seating. Access to the exhibition areas on the first floor is not possible as there is no elevator.
- Hermesvilla / Lainzer Tiergarten, 1130 Wien
- office@hermes-villa.at
- http://www.hermes-villa.at/
Opening times
- Tu - Su, 09:00 - 18:30
- on holidays, 09:00 - 18:30
