Schönbrunn Palace
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With skip-the-line entry, explore Schönbrunn Palace's chambers and gardens on a guided tour, diving into the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Your guide brings the 24 imperial State Rooms' art and architecture to life, revealing stories of the Habsburg dynasty.
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Explore the private apartments of Maria Theresa, including the grand Great Gallery and the captivating Carousel Room.
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Uncover stories of the Habsburg dynasty as you explore the State Rooms and their exquisite artwork with a guide speaking your language.
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Fun fact: Schönbrunn has been featured in several films, including the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.
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With skip-the-line entry, explore Schönbrunn Palace's chambers and gardens on a guided tour, diving into the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Your guide brings the 24 imperial State Rooms' art and architecture to life, revealing stories of the Habsburg dynasty.
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Explore the private apartments of Maria Theresa, including the grand Great Gallery and the captivating Carousel Room.
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Uncover stories of the Habsburg dynasty as you explore the State Rooms and their exquisite artwork with a guide speaking your language.
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Fun fact: Schönbrunn has been featured in several films, including the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.
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Bypass the queues and delve into the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.
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Discover the history of Habsburg rulers as you tour through 22 staterooms, including the Great Gallery, and the French-style gardens adorned with ornate fountains.
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Enjoy swift entry to the world's oldest zoo, Schönbrunn Zoo, home to an impressive variety of 700 species spread over a vast 17-hectare landscape.
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Step into different ecosystems within the zoo, like the rainforest house bustling with tropical life and the aquarium terrarium filled with colourful fish.
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Fun Fact: Schönbrunn Palace was originally a hunting ground before it was expanded into its magnificent form as the summer residence for the imperial family in 1754.
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Bypass the queues and delve into the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.
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Discover the history of Habsburg rulers as you tour through 22 staterooms, including the Great Gallery, and the French-style gardens adorned with ornate fountains.
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Enjoy swift entry to the world's oldest zoo, Schönbrunn Zoo, home to an impressive variety of 700 species spread over a vast 17-hectare landscape.
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Step into different ecosystems within the zoo, like the rainforest house bustling with tropical life and the aquarium terrarium filled with colourful fish.
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Fun Fact: Schönbrunn Palace was originally a hunting ground before it was expanded into its magnificent form as the summer residence for the imperial family in 1754.
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Delight in a 2-hour Mozart and Strauss concert, where a renowned ensemble plays iconic works such as Eine kleine Nachtmusik, The Blue Danube, The Magic Flute, and The Marriage of Figaro.
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Indulge in the VIP experience with seating in the first 2 to 3 rows, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or orange juice, and take home a personal CD to relive the evening’s magic.
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Take in the Baroque splendor of Schönbrunn Palace's concert hall, with its ornate gilded moldings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and impressive soaring ceilings.
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With seating options across four categories, you can enjoy the concert from any vantage point, each offering a unique view of the talented musicians performing Mozart and Strauss.
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It's said that the palace’s acoustics are so exceptional that the music of Mozart and Strauss has never sounded quite like this anywhere else.
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Delight in a 2-hour Mozart and Strauss concert, where a renowned ensemble plays iconic works such as Eine kleine Nachtmusik, The Blue Danube, The Magic Flute, and The Marriage of Figaro.
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Indulge in the VIP experience with seating in the first 2 to 3 rows, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or orange juice, and take home a personal CD to relive the evening’s magic.
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Take in the Baroque splendor of Schönbrunn Palace's concert hall, with its ornate gilded moldings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and impressive soaring ceilings.
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With seating options across four categories, you can enjoy the concert from any vantage point, each offering a unique view of the talented musicians performing Mozart and Strauss.
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It's said that the palace’s acoustics are so exceptional that the music of Mozart and Strauss has never sounded quite like this anywhere else.
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From the House of Music to Museums Quartier, Vienna's hotspots are yours to discover on wheels with a 48-hour bus tour featuring 2 routes and 27 stops.
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Hop on a double-decker time bus departing every 20-30 mins for open-top thrills and with an 8-language audio guide, history's whispers right onboard.
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Meet the baroque beauty queen: the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, where Vienna's imperial past comes alive.
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Experience Klimt's golden touch at Upper Belvedere's grand halls, where paintings, sculptures, and exhibits await.
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Fun fact: Schönbrunn Palace started as a royal hunting lodge and over the years, it transformed into the stunning imperial palace we see today.
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From the House of Music to Museums Quartier, Vienna's hotspots are yours to discover on wheels with a 48-hour bus tour featuring 2 routes and 27 stops.
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Hop on a double-decker time bus departing every 20-30 mins for open-top thrills and with an 8-language audio guide, history's whispers right onboard.
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Meet the baroque beauty queen: the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, where Vienna's imperial past comes alive.
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Experience Klimt's golden touch at Upper Belvedere's grand halls, where paintings, sculptures, and exhibits await.
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Fun fact: Schönbrunn Palace started as a royal hunting lodge and over the years, it transformed into the stunning imperial palace we see today.
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Experience the best of both worlds with this exclusive package featuring a Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace and a unique after-hours tour of its opulent interiors.
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Enjoy exclusive entry to Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its stunning Baroque architecture and lush gardens before the concert.
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Delight in a 2-hour Mozart and Strauss concert, where the talented orchestra brings the timeless works of these legendary composers to life.
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Extend your visit with an after-hours Palace tour, offering a unique and intimate opportunity to explore the opulent rooms and halls of Schönbrunn without the usual crowds.
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Make the most of your tour with an audio guide available in 16 languages, providing rich insights into the history and grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace.
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Fun fact: The famous Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace offers one of the best panoramic views of Vienna, and it was originally built as a space for the imperial family to enjoy breakfast.
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Experience the best of both worlds with this exclusive package featuring a Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace and a unique after-hours tour of its opulent interiors.
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Enjoy exclusive entry to Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its stunning Baroque architecture and lush gardens before the concert.
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Delight in a 2-hour Mozart and Strauss concert, where the talented orchestra brings the timeless works of these legendary composers to life.
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Extend your visit with an after-hours Palace tour, offering a unique and intimate opportunity to explore the opulent rooms and halls of Schönbrunn without the usual crowds.
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Make the most of your tour with an audio guide available in 16 languages, providing rich insights into the history and grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace.
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Fun fact: The famous Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace offers one of the best panoramic views of Vienna, and it was originally built as a space for the imperial family to enjoy breakfast.
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Explore Vienna hassle-free with discounts at 200+ partners, including popular museums, attractions, activities, and more with this city card.
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Save big – up to 50% and explore popular attractions like Madame Tussauds, Leopold Museum, and Mozarthaus at discounted rates.
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Depending on the option selected, get unlimited access to Vienna’s public transport network – effortlessly ride on trams, buses, S-bahn, and metros.
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Book one pass and forego the hassle of buying multiple tickets. Breeze past ticketing queues and save valuable time with a handy mobile pass.
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Get a 24/48/72-hour or 7-day pass and enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience at a flexible pace.
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Explore Vienna hassle-free with discounts at 200+ partners, including popular museums, attractions, activities, and more with this city card.
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Save big – up to 50% and explore popular attractions like Madame Tussauds, Leopold Museum, and Mozarthaus at discounted rates.
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Depending on the option selected, get unlimited access to Vienna’s public transport network – effortlessly ride on trams, buses, S-bahn, and metros.
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Book one pass and forego the hassle of buying multiple tickets. Breeze past ticketing queues and save valuable time with a handy mobile pass.
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Get a 24/48/72-hour or 7-day pass and enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience at a flexible pace.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Schönbrunn Zoo, and meet about 700 species, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers, giraffes, and more.
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Your ticket also offers access to a diverse range of animal houses and habitats like rainforests, aquariums, and polariums.
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Take in Vienna’s highlights like the Hundertwasser House, Danube Island, and Museums Quartier, with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour along 23 sights.
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Hop on a bus every 20 to 30 minutes, learn exciting facts about the city from a multilingual audio guide, and set off on 2 digital walking tours.
More details
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Schönbrunn Zoo, and meet about 700 species, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers, giraffes, and more.
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Your ticket also offers access to a diverse range of animal houses and habitats like rainforests, aquariums, and polariums.
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Take in Vienna’s highlights like the Hundertwasser House, Danube Island, and Museums Quartier, with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour along 23 sights.
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Hop on a bus every 20 to 30 minutes, learn exciting facts about the city from a multilingual audio guide, and set off on 2 digital walking tours.
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Get ready to explore Vienna in a hassle-free way with this city card offering free access to 90+ sights in the city.
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Head to just 3 or 4 popular attractions like the Schönbrunn Zoo, Mozarthaus, and the Upper Belvedere and save your wallet with this pass.
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Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus ride with Vienna Sightseeing for the validity period of your pass, and access cruises, guided tours & more.
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Skip ticketing queues and forget juggling multiple attraction tickets – get this one physical pass and gain smooth entry to the sights on your list.
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Choose between 1/2/3/6 consecutive calendar days to visit as many attractions as you can fit within your schedule and budget.
More details
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Get ready to explore Vienna in a hassle-free way with this city card offering free access to 90+ sights in the city.
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Head to just 3 or 4 popular attractions like the Schönbrunn Zoo, Mozarthaus, and the Upper Belvedere and save your wallet with this pass.
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Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus ride with Vienna Sightseeing for the validity period of your pass, and access cruises, guided tours & more.
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Skip ticketing queues and forget juggling multiple attraction tickets – get this one physical pass and gain smooth entry to the sights on your list.
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Choose between 1/2/3/6 consecutive calendar days to visit as many attractions as you can fit within your schedule and budget.
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Witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Examine over 170 fabulous vehicles that exemplify the extravagant lives of Viennese nobles before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Get an opportunity to view an array of fascinating vehicle designs such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau of 1825.
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Walk in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth as you explore the ‘Sisi Trail’ that showcases her personal possessions.
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Attend a special exhibition about bygone pandemics that ravaged Europe between 1500 and 1918 (only available between 18 Dec 2020 to 11 Apr 2021).
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
More details
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Witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
-
Examine over 170 fabulous vehicles that exemplify the extravagant lives of Viennese nobles before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
-
Get an opportunity to view an array of fascinating vehicle designs such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau of 1825.
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Walk in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth as you explore the ‘Sisi Trail’ that showcases her personal possessions.
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Attend a special exhibition about bygone pandemics that ravaged Europe between 1500 and 1918 (only available between 18 Dec 2020 to 11 Apr 2021).
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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About Schönbrunn Palace
Visiting Schönbrunn Palace is an enchanting experience steeped in history. Journey back to the days of emperors and empresses as you meander through a Baroque masterpiece that unfurls across an astonishing 1,441 rooms.
Originally a hunting lodge, Schönbrunn evolved into a magnificent symbol of Habsburg power and elegance.
Schönbrunn means 'beautiful spring', hints at the idyllic natural springs found within the estate.
The Maze, Labyrinth and the Gardens occupy a total of 2700 square meters.
Although boasting 1,441 rooms, only 40 are open for public.
Schonbrunn's expansive gardens and parks, including a zoo cover almost 14 KM of path.
Highlights
The Great Gallery
Immerse in the vast Great Gallery, adorned with ceiling frescoes and glittering with gold decor, an ideal setting for imperial banquets and state occasions.
Blue Chinese Salon
Step into the opulent world of Maria Theresa and Franz Stephan's palatial apartment, starting with the Blue Chinese Salon. Adorned with radiant and luxurious decor, this chamber gets its name from the exquisite Chinese wallpaper, showcasing the 18th-century fascination with Eastern Asian art.
Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors, adorned with breathtaking Rococo décor, captures the essence of Maria Theresa's reign. The gleaming white walls, intricate wooden paneling, and shimmering mirrors create a mesmerizing display, reflecting the warm candlelight.
The Gloriette
The Gloriette stands as an enduring symbol of Habsburg power, perched atop a gentle hill and offering expansive views. This neoclassical structure serves as both an iconic lookout and a testament to the palace’s architecture.
Schönbrunn Zoo
This historic zoo offers a journey through diverse habitats, showcasing its commitment to animal preservation and education. You can watch the playful pandas and majestic tigers here, along with a variety of other rare and exotic species in well-maintained environments.
Privy Gardens
Designed by Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg in 1775, this 18th-century baroque garden features meticulously trimmed hedges, vibrant flowerbeds and intricate patterns. It is a picturesque haven of colorful blooms and charming pathways.
Plan your visit
- The last admission to the Schonbrunn Palace is around 45 minutes before closing hours.
- The Schonbrunn Palace Park opens at 6:30 am. You can enter the park free of charge during opening hours.
- The Privy Garden, the Schonbrunn Maze, and the Gloriette viewing terrace opens at 9:30 am.
There is paid parking available right outside the palace and costs 4 Euros per hour. And for people with special needs, there are three parking spaces at the main gate.
10 electric car stations are available at Schönbrunn Palace.
Inside the palace you can find the toilets near the ticket desk, inside the Children's museum and on the first floor.
Video and audio guides are also available at the palace on request. Alternatively, you can pre-book your guided tour for a seamless experience.
Lockers are available inside the palace to deposit rucksacks/daypacks, briefcases or other unwieldy objects.
Wheelchair are available on demand and are free of charge. You'll have to deposit your ID at the ticket desk.
All display rooms are wheelchair accessible although there's limited seating at the state rooms.
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