Ticket Types
Choose the "Grand Tour" (40 rooms) over the "Imperial Tour" (22 rooms) to see the stunning Maria Theresa apartments.
Description
Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is a stunning Baroque residence that once housed the Habsburgs. The interior is lavish and elegant, while the gardens are vast and beautifully manicured with fountains, statues, and the Gloriette viewpoint. It’s like Austria’s version of Versailles—royal grandeur with refined European beauty. Touring the palace feels like stepping into imperial luxury.
Highlights
- Lavish former imperial residence in Vienna.
- Ornate rooms and vast baroque gardens.
- Gloriette hill offers panoramic views.
Location
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Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Know Before You Go
The Gardens
Access to the main park is free, but the Privy Garden and Maze require separate tickets.
The Gloriette
Hike up the hill to the Gloriette café for the best panoramic view of Vienna; it's a steep 15-minute walk.
Photography
Photos are strictly prohibited inside the palace rooms to protect the historic fabrics.
Timed Entry
If you miss your slot, you cannot enter; arrive 15 minutes early to clear security.
Example Itinerary
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13:00
Arrive via U-Bahn to Schönbrunn Station
Take Vienna's efficient U4 underground metro line directly to the palace station and make the short walk to the main wrought-iron gates. -
13:30
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Walk through the magnificent Baroque residential palace, taking a guided Grand Tour of the opulent state apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi. -
16:00
Explore the Palace Gardens and Gloriette
Stroll through the vast manicured imperial gardens, pass the Neptune Fountain, and climb the hill to the spectacular Gloriette structure for a panoramic view over the estate. -
18:30
Arrive in Naschmarkt for Dinner
Take the metro a few stops back toward the city center by nightfall to explore the vibrant open-air market lanes and enjoy a traditional schnitzel.
