Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein

Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein is a three-story Baroque building in Laxenburg with symmetrical wings and detailed stonework on its exterior. Its interior rooms blend Baroque architecture with neoclassical elements in the ceilings and walls.

The building was constructed between 1698 and 1703 for Dominik Andreas I. von Kaunitz and reflects Baroque construction techniques of that period. It changed hands multiple times over the centuries before gaining protected monument status.

The palace takes its name from the noble families Kaunitz and Wittgenstein who shaped the residence over generations. Visitors can see decorative elements and frescoes inside that show the tastes and values of the people who lived there.

The building houses an international academy and is typically not freely open to the general public. You can appreciate its exterior and architectural style from outside, and the surrounding park area of Laxenburg is accessible for visitors to explore.

A prince transformed this residence into an art museum in the early 1800s, displaying his large collection of works within its rooms. This shift turned the space into a significant destination for art enthusiasts of that era.