Things to do in Schonbrunn Palace
From the hunting grounds of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II to the lavish summer residence of the Habsburg, the Schönbrunn Palace has a rich history that spans well over 300 years. Now a celebrated symbol of Vienna and the city’s top attraction, since 1996 this sumptuous Baroque palace has been listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Of the 1441 rooms, 40 are currently open to the public and run the gamut from ornate salons to Rococo staterooms and the residential suites of Emperor Franz Joseph and wife Empress Elizabeth (aka Sisi). Admire the extravagant interiors that have changed little since the reign of Empress Maria Theresa and don’t miss historic rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors, where six-year-old Mozart performed for said empress in 1762.
The complex is also surrounded by immense gardens that are well worth a stroll. Opened to the public since 1779, they are home to a range of attractions including the Orangerie, the world’s oldest zoo, the glorious hill-top Gloriette and the somewhat misleadingly named Roman Ruins (it’s a horticultural feature). While the park is free, individual attractions require admission tickets. The palace also tends to get overcrowded during summer so it’s wise to buy tickets online in advance.
Our recommendations in Schonbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with skip-the-line ticket
Join a guided tour around Schönbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets and visit the magnificent Palace, the historic state-rooms and the beautiful baroque gardens.
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Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace visit and Vienna city tour in the morning
Discover the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna during a guided tour in the morning and learn more about the city's highlights on a tour through the center.
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Ticket for the Wagenburg - the Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace
Marvel at the former royal carriages and learn more about their function and evolution. Also be fascinated by the driver's uniforms and by royal robes.
After-hours palace tour, dinner and concert at Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an amazing evening at Schönbrunn Palace including an audio-guided tour, a three-course dinner and a concert with the best of Mozart and Strauss.
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Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with skip-the-line ticket
Join a guided tour around Schönbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets and visit the magnificent Palace, the historic state-rooms and the beautiful baroque gardens.
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Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace visit and Vienna city tour in the morning
Discover the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna during a guided tour in the morning and learn more about the city's highlights on a tour through the center.
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Ticket for the Wagenburg - the Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace
Marvel at the former royal carriages and learn more about their function and evolution. Also be fascinated by the driver's uniforms and by royal robes.
After-hours palace tour, dinner and concert at Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an amazing evening at Schönbrunn Palace including an audio-guided tour, a three-course dinner and a concert with the best of Mozart and Strauss.
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An evening in Schönbrunn: dinner and concert
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the splendid Schönbrunn Palace including an elegant three-course dinner followed by a classical concert.
Schönbrunn Palace concert tickets
Enjoy a fine selection of masterful music by Mozart and Strauss at the unique setting of the Orangerie of Schönbrunn Palace.
Flexi PASS for 2, 3, 4 or 5 attractions in Vienna
Discover 2, 3, 4 or 5 top attractions of Vienna with the comfortable Flexi PASS. Skip the line at the entrance and save time and money!
Vienna PASS for up to 90 free attractions
Book your Vienna PASS for 1, 2, 3, or 6 days and enjoy free entry for up to 90 popular attractions and museums and unlimited use of the sightseeing bus.
Vienna City Card with Discounts and Public Transport
Buy your Vienna City Card in advance to get free public transport plus great discounts at museums, attractions, restaurants, shops, shows and much more.
Skip-the-Line Entrance with Guide to Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens
Visit Vienna's first attraction with a 5-star licensed guide and official partner of Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens, enjoying skip-the-line access to the venue.
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Royal Vienna 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus
Discover Vienna's many sights with the Royal ticket. Enjoy a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and learn all about the city's history from an audio guide.
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Schönbrunn Palace Visit and Vienna City Tour
Visit Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a guided tour of the State Rooms and admire Vienna's most popular attractions.
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Reviews Schonbrunn Palace
“The bus was fine - it was recorded information. The bus driver did not mention where the earphones were so we didn't hear some of the tour until we worked out where the earphones were. There was a marathon the following day and the buses stopped in the afternoon. There was no information on the recording or from the driver so we did not know this. We walked a distance to get to the bus stop to rejoin the tour in the afternoon to discover the buses were no longer running! Very disappointed.”
“All in All the bus drivers themselves were great. The TUI rep Scott informed us that we had to walk 15 minutes to a bus as it couldn't get close to the ship, however we did see other buses closer to the ship?? My husband can't walk to far and if we had known this we wouldn't have booked the Hop on Hop off bus. We had to to get an Uber . Also, once we were in the centre we had lots of problems getting a bus back as there was a Marathon was taking place & rds were closed we were not told this.”
“the product is a self guided tour on an app but the app is not user friendly at all for the following reasons 1: It completely users the battery power of the phone - more than any other app ive seen and i ran out of battery very fast 2: It does not use a proper map, give directions or timings - you have no idea how long you will need for the tour to walk around and have to use other apps for actual guidance 3:Clear points of interest were not discussed on the automatic audio guide”
“I hadn't realised at the point of booking this tour with TUI that there were actually four routes and that it would take so long. It was a very tiring day for my 91 year old mother. I should have been given a map ahead of time onboard the cruise so that we could have better planned a less tiring route together”
