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The Grand Elisabeth is named after the true star of the imperial family — highly revered yet deeply misunderstood. Tattooed, athletic, and portrayed as the sweet “Sissi”. We loosen the Empress's corset and dedicate this place to her and all who cherish boundless freedom. Nestled in the spa town of Bad Ischl, yet a world away from gleaming parquet floors and the rhythm of the waltz. This is a place made to live the life we yearn for: to please oneself and let go of the reins. Rebel, Rebel, I love you so.

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Follow
your heart

    Not the

crowds

A hotel dedicated to the woman who is still admired today as an imperial beauty and royal rebel: Her Majesty -

Grand Elisabeth
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The way you make your bed is the way you lie in it —With timeless elegance and perfect comfort, our 132 rooms and suites offer stunning views of the imperial city.

Our standard rooms bring imperial atmosphere into the here and now, inviting guests to spend their time as they please— alone, as a couple, or, if desired, with a balcony, terrace, or loggia.
Standard Rooms
Our standard rooms bring imperial atmosphere into the here and now, inviting guests to spend their time as they please—alone, as a couple, or, if desired, with a balcony, terrace, or loggia.
Standard Rooms
Our standard rooms bring imperial atmosphere into the here and now, inviting guests to spend their time as they please—alone, as a couple, or, if desired, with a balcony, terrace, or loggia.
Standard Rooms
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Reconnecting body, mind, and soul

In her time, Elisabeth’s dedication to physical fitness was seen as eccentric — there wasn’t even a word for it back then. Today, her forward-thinking approach inspires us to embrace well-being as a journey, not a discipline. Our beautifully appointed wellness spaces invite you to indulge in rejuvenating beauty treatments, explore invigorating activities, or simply unwind in royal comfort.

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THE Restaurant

In our kitchen, we shun artificial formality and dull mainstream trends. Traditional Salzkammergut recipes are reimagined with a touch of avant-garde, while international dishes are crafted with generous creativity and inspired by the wild beauty of the region. Each dessert is an irresistible temptation we’re happy to indulge in.

An der Bar sitzen,
stilvoll an einem
Veilchen-Spritz
nippen und die
Zeit unverblümt
fließen lassen.

THE HOTEL BAR

Sit at the bar, sip stylishly on a violet spritz, and let time flow unfiltered.

A glass of champagne with a strawberry in it.

Begin the evening
with an aperitivo and marvel
at how freely
your thoughts unfold
with a glass
of well-tempered vermouth.

In everyday life, we often go around in circles. At the Grand Elisabeth, guests choose their
own paths. Each to their own.

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GRAND

EVENTS

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Grand Elisabeth intertwines the royal

And the rebellious – IN A LOVING WAY.

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Those who stay in Bad Ischl visit Zauner at least once for a “Melange” and a sweet pastry. Since 1832, the artfully crafted strudels, cream slices, and cakes of the former imperial and royal confectioner have been a sweet success story. The hotel shop on the ground floor offers fine treats like the world-famous Zaunerstollen, Ischlertörtchen, or our signature praline Grand Elisabeth — perfect travel companions, souvenirs, and gifts.

Grand Elisabeth

to go

When the weather is perfect, the deep blue of the cloudless sky in Bad Ischl seems almost unreal. A counterpart to Vienna’s “golden cage,” which Elisabeth repeatedly fled to follow her inner compass. Out of the one-dimensional court ceremonial and into the multifaceted nature. The credo? Simply be free — impulsive, uncontrolled, and wonderfully liberating. Without paparazzi. Without frills.

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Let’s go
for 

a ride

Let’s Go for a Ride
Elisabeth made a name for herself across Europe as a passionate and grandiose rider, often faster in a sidesaddle than most men. We follow her favorite routes through the imposing Salzkammergut landscape — firm in the saddle, feeling lighter with every hoofbeat, and freer in spirit. For advanced riders, we also offer cross-country trails through open terrain.

BAD

ISCHL

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Views of the Mountains: Balm for the Soul

It’s sweat-inducing, it’s challenging, and it brings us closer to ourselves with every step than any workout in the world. The Empress herself conquered every significant peak around Bad Ischl, as the Salzkammergut locals still attest with admiration. We have collected some of her royal routes for our guests. For those who prefer a less strenuous experience, the area can also be explored on flat hiking paths.

„Oh Swallow, lend me your wings… how blissfully I would break every rein“

Lines written by the 15-year-old Elisabeth at the time of her engagement (1887).

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LIFE
IS A
POEM

Pen in hand, a blank page before you — what comes next? Write. As the first words make their way from mind to paper, new worlds begin to unfold, and the rest flows effortlessly. Be bold. Poems by Heinrich Heine, whom Elisabeth admired, and even verses from her own hand invite you to explore and experiment

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