Kaiserhaus Baden
Former summer residence of Emperor Francis I on Baden's Hauptplatz with temporary exhibitions by the city – currently closed.
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About the museum
The building on the Hauptplatz was a town palace that the French architect Charles de Moreau had remodelled for Prince Nikolaus II Esterházy. From 1813 it served as the summer residence of the imperial family; Emperor Francis I spent nearly every summer there until his death in 1835. His wife Maria Ludovica, however, was at first not very enthusiastic about the accommodation.
In 1917 the Kaiserhaus once again became an important place: Emperor Charles led the armies from here after the army high command had been moved to Baden. Afterwards the building fell into a long slumber until the city of Baden bought it in 2008. After a comprehensive renovation, it showed temporary exhibitions on the first floor from 2013.
Due to the strained financial situation, the city decided not to show a new exhibition in 2025; the building remains temporarily closed. The Kaiserhaus is one of the museums of the city of Baden, which also include the Rollettmuseum, the Beethovenhaus and the Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum, which can still be visited in the meantime.
Highlights
- Former summer residence of Emperor Francis I
- Seat of the army command under Emperor Charles in 1917
- Historic town palace on the Hauptplatz
- Founded
- 2013
- Operated by
- Stadtgemeinde Baden (Museen der Stadt Baden)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6Groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, KURIER VorteilsCLUB |
| Children & teens | €3School pupils, students, military service personnel. |
| Seniors | €6 |
| Students & apprentices | €3Also school pupils and military service personnel. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personFrom 10 people. |
| Families | €12Family ticket for 2 adults and a maximum of 3 children up to 18. |
| Combination ticket Kaiserhaus and Beethovenhaus Baden or Arnulf Rainer Museum | €12Reduced €10, school pupils and students €5. |
| Combination ticket Kaiserhaus, Beethovenhaus Baden and Arnulf Rainer Museum | €18Reduced €14, school pupils and students €8. |
Prices according to the website before the closure (as of 2024). One free admission with the Niederösterreich-CARD.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Due to the historic building fabric, the Kaiserhaus is not barrier-free.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Baden Josefsplatz · 2-min walk
Badner Bahn from the Wiener Staatsoper to the terminus Baden Josefsplatz; ÖBB regional and suburban train (Südbahn) to Baden station.
By car
Parking available
Parkdeck Römertherme and Parkhaus Casino.
By car: A2 exit Baden towards the centre. From Baden station it is about an 8-minute walk to the Hauptplatz.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Before the closure there were weekend tours (€3) as well as school tours and tours by arrangement; a visit is currently not possible. |
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Museums nearby
Beethovenhaus Baden
Arnulf Rainer Museum
Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum Baden
Rollettmuseum
Kaiser Franz Josef Museum
Heimatmuseum Pfaffstätten
All 6 museums in Baden bei Wien All museums in Lower Austria