Schönbrunn Palace
Monument · Schönbrunn, Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace

Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Baroque palace complex includes formal gardens, a zoo, and a palm house. State rooms display period furnishings and art from the imperial era. The Gloriette offers views over the grounds from its hilltop position.

On day 3 of Vienna: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary by season and ticket type; check the official website.
Time needed
Allow at least three hours for the palace and gardens.
Best time
Morning visits reduce waiting times in peak season.
Getting there
U4 metro line stops at Schönbrunn station.

Itineraries with Schönbrunn Palace

Day 3 of Vienna: Weekend Escape

The museums

How Schönbrunn Palace fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Kunsthistorisches MuseumMaria-Theresien-Platz
  2. 14:30MuseumsQuartierMuseumsquartier
  3. 16:00Leopold MuseumMuseumsquartier
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Schönbrunn Palace questions

Do you need tickets in advance for Schönbrunn Palace?

Advance tickets are recommended during summer and holiday periods. Same-day purchase is possible but may involve longer queues.

How big are the gardens at Schönbrunn Palace?

The gardens cover 1.4 square kilometres. Walking the main paths takes one to two hours.

Is photography allowed inside Schönbrunn Palace?

Photography without flash is permitted in most state rooms. Some special exhibitions restrict cameras.

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