Schonbrunn Palace is Viennas most visited attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent 1,441-room Baroque palace was the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. The lavish interiors include the Great Gallery where Mozart performed as a child. The vast gardens feature the Gloriette with panoramic views, a maze, and the worlds oldest zoo.
State Apartments 25 EUR. Grand Tour (40 rooms) 34 EUR. Sisi Pass 51 EUR. Gardens free. Children 6-18 reduced
Early morning (8:30) to avoid crowds. Spring for blooming gardens. December for Christmas market. Weekdays less busy than weekends.
U-Bahn: U4 to Schonbrunn (3 min walk). Tram: 10, 60 to Schloss Schonbrunn. Bus: 10A. Hop-on Hop-off buses stop here.
A vast Baroque palace with ornate imperial apartments, the Great Gallery ballroom, and private chambers of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi. Sprawling gardens with fountains, sculptures, a maze, orangery, and the hilltop Gloriette pavilion.
Palace: daily 8:30-17:00/18:00 (varies by season). Gardens: 6:30 until sunset (17:30-21:00 by season). Open 365 days.
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Yes, the main gardens are free. Maze, Privy Garden and Orangery Garden cost 5 EUR each.
2-3 hours for palace, add 1-2 hours for gardens and Gloriette.
Useful tips for visiting Schonbrunn Palace
Arrive early to pick up tickets from 8:30. The gardens are free and stunning. Climb to Gloriette for city views. Vienna Pass includes entry. The zoo is worth combining with palace visit.
U-Bahn: U4 to Schonbrunn (3 min walk). Tram: 10, 60 to Schloss Schonbrunn. Bus: 10A. Hop-on Hop-off buses stop here.
A vast Baroque palace with ornate imperial apartments, the Great Gallery ballroom, and private chambers of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi. Sprawling gardens with fountains, sculptures, a maze, orangery, and the hilltop Gloriette pavilion.
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