Schönbrunn Palace

Name: Schönbrunn Palace
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, Vienna, Vienna, AT
Telephone: 004319346220

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Visit: 75–240 min
Step-free access
Ideal for kids, teens

Erwachsene EUR 49 · Kinder (ab 6J) EUR 36 · Kinder EUR 38

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Schönbrunn Palace, Habsburg summer residence in Vienna's Hietzing: 42 rooms open to visitors, UNESCO World Heritage palace and gardens.

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What's on here

Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn 2026 6 Nov – 6 Jan 2027

Lichtergarten „Imperial Lights“ 6 Nov – 6 Jan 2027

Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker Show – Apfelstrudel in Perfektion Until 6 Jan 2027

Why go

Murals by Johann Wenzel Bergl in the summer apartments on the ground floor, where the guided tour begins.
The Gloriette, a colonnaded arcade on the hill above the palace, with a panoramic viewing terrace.
The Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest surviving zoo in the world, founded in 1752 inside the park.

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Prices

ErwachseneEUR 49

Kinder (ab 6J)EUR 36

KinderEUR 38

Kinder (6-14 Jahre)EUR 13

Kinder (ab 3J)EUR 12

From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026

Opening hours

Today08:30 – 17:00Show all

Monday08:30 – 17:00

Tuesday08:30 – 17:00

Wednesday08:30 – 17:00

Thursday08:30 – 17:00

Friday08:30 – 17:00

Saturday08:30 – 17:00

Sunday08:30 – 17:00

Don't miss

Great ParterreLaid out in 1695 by Jean Trehet, a pupil of André Le Nôtre, as a French garden.Between the palace and the Neptune Fountain.1695 On the map
Neptune FountainCommissioned by Maria Theresa in the 1770s.At the foot of the hill behind the palace.1770s On the map
Ceremonial hallJohn F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev held their encounter here in 1961; the ceiling frescos are by Gregorio Guglielmi.Inside the palace.1961 On the map
Baroque mazeReopened on 9 September 1999 on historical models, covering 1,715 m², with a viewing platform at the centre.In the palace park.1999 On the map
Palace OrangeryMozart performed here in 1786, and concerts are still given in the Orangery.In the palace grounds.1786 On the map

Know before you go Legends and hidden details What's inside Tips for your visit Best time to visit With kids

Know before you go

The palace is open every day, from 08:30 until 17:00.
Visits run in fixed time slots, so booking online ahead avoids long waits.
Tickets can be bought online on the palace's own website.
Inside the palace, photos, video and backpacks are not permitted.
Only 42 of the palace's 1,441 rooms are open to visitors.
The park ruins, left unmaintained over time, are now closed to visitors.

Legends and hidden details

According to legend, Emperor Matthias found a lovely spring while hunting, and the palace took its name from it.

What's inside

Imperial state rooms and private rooms, restored to their original condition.
Rooms that show how Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph and Sisi once lived.
Maria Theresa's private chambers, decorated in Rococo style.
The ceremonial hall: a statue of Maria Theresa in Hungarian coronation robes stands in its middle.
Its ceiling frescos: the middle one shows Maria Theresa and her husband Franz Stephan enthroned as rulers.
The western fresco symbolizes the pax austriaca, with Concordia at its zenith; the eastern one shows the might of her armies.
A bomb in April 1945 destroyed the eastern fresco; a copy by Paul Reckendorfer and Carl Krall replaced it.
Two carved, gilt chandeliers that originally held seventy-two candles each. Today LED lights imitate the flicker.
The Small Gallery, with white and gold interiors and a ceiling fresco from around 1760 showing the Habsburg claim to rule.
Busts of Maria Karoline and Marie Antoinette, two of Maria Theresa's daughters who became queens by marriage.
The Grand Gallery (Grande Galerie), where official banquets took place until 1994.
The Salon Vieux-Laque, lined with prints, where Maria Theresa lived after her husband died.
The breakfast room, with 26 flower medallions embroidered by Maria Theresa and her daughters.
The carriage collection, moved here in 1922 into the former winter riding school in the grounds.

Tips for your visit

Ride the diesel-powered Panorama Train, which takes visitors around the grounds to all the main attractions.
Take a break at the café-restaurant in the Kavalierstrakt wing, which offers a coffee house setting.

Best time to visit

Late November to late December: a Christmas market selling small gifts.
The Christmas market also opens at Easter, selling small gifts.
Early summer: a summer night concert by the Orchestre philharmonique de Vienne in the park.
All year: marionette evening shows, full-length and aimed at adults.

With kids

The Children's Museum lets children find out what everyday life was like for the imperial children.
Children can play with period toys, learn the secret language of fans, and set an imperial dinner table.
The Children's Museum runs guided tours and workshops for nearly all ages, from pre-schoolers to older pupils.
At a children's birthday party, the birthday child can dress as Empress Elisabeth or Emperor Franz Joseph.
Birthday party guests are taken on a tour of the imperial couple's residential apartments.
After a guided tour, children can dress up as a prince or princess.
The Labyrinth covers 2,700 m² with games and activities for all ages, and a giant kaleidoscope.
The Labyrinthikon playground was designed by playground expert Günter Beltzig.
School classes can take guided tours of the State Rooms, and a visit to the maze ends the school excursion.
Children aged 3 and up pay 12 EUR; children aged 6 and up pay 36 EUR.

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Its name means 'beautiful spring'.
Schönbrunn Palace - Wikipedia
1955
The palace served as a filming location for the Sissi films of 1955 to 1957.
Château de Schönbrunn - Wikipedia
The art of playing marionettes is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
An Authentic Experience of Imperial Heritage | Schönbrunn Palace
The white wall finish that imitates marble is polished by hand with agate.
Small Gallery
2017
Almost 4 million visitors came in 2017.
Schönbrunn Palace - Wikipedia

Shorts

Photo spots

Great ParterrePhotograph the sculpted garden that lies between the palace and the Neptune Fountain.Main garden, between the palace and the Neptune Fountain. On the map

Tours and audio guides

Imperial Tour: Covers 22 rooms in the west wing, including the apartments of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth. The shorter of the two tours.
Grand Tour: Covers 40 rooms, including 18th-century rooms from the time of Maria Theresa.
Palace tour with audio guide: Covers the entire bel étage in three historically important areas, across three centuries. Opens with a presentation on the history of the building. Admission includes an audio or written guide.
Compact tour: Covers the grand state rooms and small cabinets at the heart of the palace.
Guided tour: Shows the ceremonial state rooms and the 18th-century chambers.
Virtual tour: Online tour of the state rooms and private apartments.

How to get there

TrainTake the U4 metro to Schönbrunn station, which stops close to the palace.
TramTrams 10 and 60 stop at Schloss Schönbrunn.
BusBus 10A stops at Schloss Schönbrunn.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to the palace The palace suits wheelchair users.
Step-free access to exhibition areas All exhibition areas are reached by ramps or a lift.

Sources: Schönbrunn Palace - Wikipedia · Vienna/Hietzing - Wikivoyage (see) · An Authentic Experience of Imperial Heritage | … · The Palace | Virtual Tour & History | Schönbrun… · All Tickets & Tours | Schönbrunn Palace · Schloss Schönbrunn - Wikipedia · Château de Schönbrunn - Wikipedia · Schonbrunn Palace: tickets (its own site) · Schonbrunn Palace: prices, description (its own… · The Family Monument · Program for Children | Overview of Offers | Sch… · Great Gallery · Small Gallery · checked 17 Oct 2026

Where

Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, Vienna

Website: schoenbrunn.at/
Phone: 004319346220

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Questions and answers

How much are tickets to Schönbrunn Palace?

An adult ticket costs 49 EUR. Children aged 3 and up pay 12 EUR, and children aged 6 and up pay 36 EUR.

What are the opening hours of Schönbrunn Palace?

Schönbrunn Palace is open every day from 08:30 to 17:00.

How many rooms does Schönbrunn Palace have?

The palace has 1,441 rooms, and 42 of them are open to visitors.

How do I get to Schönbrunn Palace?

Take the U4 metro to Schönbrunn station, which stops close to the palace. Trams 10 and 60 and bus 10A stop at Schloss Schönbrunn.

Can wheelchair users visit Schönbrunn Palace?

Yes. Visitors using wheelchairs can enter the palace, and all exhibition areas are reached by ramps or a lift.

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