Sisi Sells: Schönbrunn Group in Vienna Reports Increase in Visitors

Accordingly, the number of visitors rose to a total of 4,776,000 (2023: 4,348,000). The total revenue amounted to 92 million euros according to the announcement on Thursday - a significant increase compared to 2023 with 78.5 million euros.

A little more than two-thirds of the income came from ticket sales last year, with about one-sixth each from shop income as well as rentals and leases. Half of the profit generated, amounting to 33 million euros, will be transferred to the owner, the Republic of Austria, as rent. 15.5 million euros were invested in construction and restoration projects.

Historic Carousel to be Installed in Autumn

In the palace, the Miniature Cabinet and the Blue Chinese Salon were renovated in 2024. Additionally, a historic carousel was purchased to expand the children's and family offerings, with its installation planned for this autumn. In the Sisi Museum, among other things, four of the total six new state rooms were restored, except for the floors, and the construction of the new staircase in the Marschallhof began. At Schloss Hof, a greenhouse for overwintering potted plants was completed, and the restaurant and café were redesigned.

As for the number of visitors, the palace was, of course, the main attraction with a total of around 3.59 million entries. The Sisi Museum in the Hofburg attracted 872,000 people, the Furniture Museum Vienna around 53,000. Schloss Hof in Lower Austria was visited by around 258,000 people last year.

(APA/Red)

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