Who hasn't dreamed of following in Sissi's footsteps?
The biggest fans of Elisabeth of Wittelsbach could see their dream partly realized.
Since September 29, the Netflix platform has been broadcasting the series
L'Impératrice
, whose six episodes cover the first months of marriage between Sissi and François-Joseph I, and reveal behind the scenes of the Habsburg dynasty, almost seventy years later. cult films with Romy Schneider.
In the vein of this highly publicized release, Airbnb offers, in a press release released on October 12, to reserve a night at Château Weissenstein, where the Netflix production was filmed.
Located in Pommersfelden, not far from Nuremberg (in Bavaria), the monument is considered one of the jewels of Baroque architecture in Germany.
It houses many works by great artists, such as Van Dyck, Rubens, Titian and Brueghel.
In the series, the building holds an important place in the plot, since it serves as the royal residence of Sissi.
In fact, it is difficult to know if Elisabeth of Wittelsbach stayed there.
Nevertheless, the Weissenstein castle invites visitors to live an experience closer to the Empress of Austria, thanks in particular to one of its suites, completely refurbished in a style of the end of the 19th century, Sissi's flagship era.
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185 euros per night
That the most motivated note the date in their diary.
Airbnb will open reservations for this exclusive stay from November 2 at 7 p.m.
His price ?
185 euros, in reference... to the 185th birthday of Sissi, born on December 24, 1837. The displayed price does not include taxes and fees.
History and series buffs can connect directly to airbnb.com/theempress.
Be careful, you will have to be quick: only four lucky people will be able to sleep in the castle, two people on June 19 and two people on June 20, 2023.
The suite in question, located in the west wing of the building, is usually reserved for the Schönborn family, who have owned the palace since its construction in the early 18th century.
Countess Benedicta von Schönborn-Wiesentheid, one of the descendants of Lothar Franz von Schönborn (who undertook the construction of the castle), will welcome the customers.
As Airbnb reveals in its press release, they will be able to visit buildings usually closed to the public, such as the “Shell Room” (the “shell room”), where dinner and breakfast will be served.
In addition, the Weissenstein castle organizes until October 30 guided tours, which show the different filming locations of the series
L'Impératrice
.
The cost is 10 euros and reservations are strongly recommended.
And for those who would like to go back in the (real) footsteps of Sissi, a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, in Vienna, remains a mandatory prerequisite.
The famous building is open every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.