Art Nouveau, Klimt and Sisi: Vienna Around 1900
Art, empress and the dawn of modernism
TopicWien- Duration
- around 3 to 4 hours, extendable on request
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Meeting point
- Stephansplatz, Albertinaplatz, hotel or cruise berth
Around 1900 Vienna was both stage for Empress Sisi and home to a young generation of artists around Gustav Klimt, who broke away with the Secession. This tour connects both sides of the city: the late empire and the arrival of modernism.
Highlights
- Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments included
- Klimt's Beethoven Frieze inside the Secession
- Otto Wagner's Art Nouveau architecture
- The tension between empire and modernism
The route
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1Hofburg, Sisi Museum (ticketed)
an insight into the life and myth of Empress Elisabeth.
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2The Imperial Apartments
the private rooms of Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi, a contrast to the art of the era.
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3The Ringstrasse
passing the Opera, the Burgtheater and the City Hall, the grand buildings of the founder era.
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4The Secession building
the exterior of the famous exhibition hall with its golden dome.
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5The Beethoven Frieze (ticketed)
Klimt's frieze in the Secession's lower level, an Art Nouveau highlight.
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6The Karlsplatz Stadtbahn pavilions
Otto Wagner's Art Nouveau architecture set into the cityscape.
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7Around the Belvedere
a finish in view of the palace that houses Klimt's 'The Kiss'.
Included
- Certified local guide
- Tour in the language of your choice
- Individual route and timing
- Contact person around the clock
Not included
- Entrance fees and tickets
- Food, drinks and tastings
- Travel allowance outside the guide's home town (min. €30)
- Tour guide system (€3.75 per person)
Who this tour is for
For guests interested in art and history who want to explore Vienna's turn-of-the-century transformation in depth.
Frequently asked questions
Are the entry tickets for the Sisi Museum and the Beethoven Frieze included?
No, the Hofburg and the Secession each run their own ticketing and time slots. We are happy to plan these together with you in advance.
Do we see Klimt's painting 'The Kiss' in person?
That painting hangs in the Belvedere, which this route reaches from the outside. A visit inside the museum can be added as its own stop if you are interested.
How many people can join this tour?
Indoor stops such as the Sisi Museum or the Beethoven Frieze have limited group sizes. For larger groups, we discuss beforehand how best to organise it.
