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Combine Schönbrunn Palace with other Vienna favorites. Some things are better together.
+ 1 other top thing to do
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Knowing what ticket to buy for Schönbrunn Palace can be overwhelming. The grounds of Schönbrunn Palace encompass a sprawling 400 acres, including stately gardens and a zoo. There's no shortage of things to see without even mentioning the palace itself, or the concerts that take place there!
If you’re visiting with the family, hopping on the Schönbrun Panoramabahn is a fun way for the kids to travel around the grounds without their little legs getting tired. Tiergarten Schönbrun, or Vienna Zoo, will keep the family entertained if you just want a quick peek at Schönbrun Palace’s exterior.
If you want to explore the palace and gardens, and learn some history while you’re at it – then a Schönbrunn Palace ticket with a guided tour and skip the line entry is ideal.
If you’re feeling indulgent or looking for something truly special, don’t miss out on tickets for an evening dinner and concert inside the romantic Orangery.
Schönbrunn Park is free to enter, however, the palace is not. The park opens its gates 6:30 am and closing times vary depending on the season. Keep in mind that certain areas in the park require admission tickets, including the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden and the Maze.
As mentioned, the palace itself isn’t free to enter, but you can download a free audio guide from Schönbrunn Palace’s official website.
The length of your visit depends on how much you want to do during your time there. With all the gardens and goodies to explore in Schönbrunn Park, including the zoo, you could easily while away an entire day.
If you get Schönbrunn Palace tickets with a guided tour, then it should take you around 90-minutes. But, with so much to see within the grounds, including famous architecture you’ll definitely want to factor in more time for your visit.
The Schönbrunn Palace was once the Habsburg royal residence. On the grounds, you'll find the world's first zoo (still in operation), a beautiful garden, and baroque palace rooms
The palace is Vienna's most popular attraction. 45 of the 1,441 rooms are open to the public at this UNESCO world heritage site
Don't miss The Millions Room, made of rosewood paneling and decorated with Persian and Indian miniatures
You can attend a Mozart concert in The Orangery, where he debuted one of his operas in 1786
Kids will love the zoo and the Children's Museum, where they'll learn what it was like to be a child in the royal family
In the 160-hectare gardens, you'll find recreations of Roman ruins, hedge mazes, an Egyptian-style obelisk, a Japanese garden, and a fountain featuring a sculpture of Neptune
Over two million visitors a year visit Vienna's most popular attraction! Book your Schönbrunn Palace tickets online to secure a spot and avoid the long lines.
Channel your inner royal with a Virtual Reality Experience that brings the history of the palace to life
Skip the line for a guided highlights tour of the palace and gardens
Enjoy an after-hours highlight tour of the palace, a 3-course meal, and a Mozart and Strauss concert at the Orangery
Enjoy a self-guided tour after hours and free choice seating for a concert at the Orangery
Skip the tour and go straight to the music with tickets for a 3-course meal and a concert
Grab a combi deal to ride the hop-on hop-off bus through Vienna and visit Schönbrunn Palace
Take in contemporary art venue Kunsthalle Wien and Schönbrunn Palace with a combination ticket
Skip the line at 22 popular attractions, including the palace, and get free admission to 70 top attractions with the Vienna Pass
On the grounds, there are multiple restaurants, snack bars, and cafes. Landtmann's Jausen Station is a local favorite
While you need a ticket for the palace, the park and gardens are free of charge
In the exhibition areas, bulky items aren't allowed, but you can leave them in the cloakroom
The palace is wheelchair accessible, including an accessible restroom
There are no steps at the entrance or in any exhibition rooms. There is a freight elevator for extra wide wheelchairs (160 x 220 x 156 cm)
The palace offers free wheelchair rentals. Contact an attendant at the main entrance
If you are visually impaired, the palace has devices available upon request
A Museum Sign Language guide is available for some tours – contact before reservation is recommended
There are multiple reserved parking spaces in the area for people with disabilities
Guide dogs are allowed but other pets are not welcome on site
Initially envisioned as a hunting lodge for the Habsburgs, Emperor Leopold I commissioned the construction of Schönbrunn Palace at the end of the 17th century. In the middle of the 18th century, it was converted into a residence for Maria Theresa, the only female Habsburg ruler. Since then, it has played host to the leading statespeople of Europe. 44 of its 1,441 rooms are on display to the public, and it's the most-visited attraction in Vienna.
Its gardens have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and have been open to the Viennese public since 1779.
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
