The Hermesvilla, nicknamed the "Castle of Dreams," is a villa located in the Lainzer Tiergarten, a protected natural area in Vienna. Emperor Franz Joseph had it built for his wife Elisabeth, better known as Sissi, as a refuge away from court life. Today, the villa houses the Wien Museum and offers exhibitions on imperial history and the life of Sissi.
The Hermesvilla is named after the statue of Hermes located in its garden. The Wien Museum hosts exhibitions that allow visitors to delve into the history of the villa and its famous inhabitants, with personal items of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, as well as original furniture. The villa is surrounded by the greenery of the Lainzer Tiergarten, an ideal area for walks and outdoor excursions.
