Six Activities in and around Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace is majestic and fascinating. It dazzles its visitors anew each day. This monumental baroque palace with its endless parks was the Habsburgers’ summer residence and they knew how to pass time in style. The evidence for this is still all around Schönbrunn Palace. Many attractions are waiting to be experienced and discovered. These are our top six favorite activities in and around Schönbrunn Palace.
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Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace itself is the undisputed main attraction. It’s one of the most impressive and beautiful palace buildings from the baroque era in Europe. The palace is full of superlatives and it is rightfully one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Sisi had a total of 1441 rooms at Schönbrunn Palace at their disposal. Visitors now have the opportunity to see 45 of these opulent rooms and immerse themselves directly in the imperial age.
Gloriette
The Gloriette rises majestically above Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. From here we can enjoy a fantastic view of Vienna. This was once Emperor Franz Joseph’s favorite place for breakfast. It’s no wonder with these views. The Gloriette has remained true to its original purpose. And so the Café Gloriette still serves a delicious breakfast day after day – the imperial flair and impressive view come free of charge.
Schönbrunn Zoo
This list would be incomplete without the Schönbrunn Zoo. After all, it’s one of Vienna’s most popular destinations for day trips. It’s the oldest zoo in the world that is still in operation and at the same time one of the best and modern of its kind worldwide. We could easily spend a whole day here. More than 700 species can be found at this zoo. Experience wild action when the seals are fed, pure relaxation in the company of koalas and fun playtime with the baby animals.
The Maze at Schönbrunn
At one time, the maze was for the pleasure of the Habsburgs only. Now everyone can experience this entertainment from imperial times. Who will be first to find a path through the winding passages of the maze? The platform at the goal lets you comfortably watch others as they try to find the way. You can also discover the twelve zodiac signs along the path. Around the maze, the Labyrinthikon – a playing area with 14 stations – offers additional entertainment for younger visitors in particular.
Palm House
The Palm House is divided into three pavilions with different climate zones. As a result, the temperatures range between 8 and 17 degrees Celsius. A 2,500 m² area accommodates numerous plants from Mediterranean, tropical and subtropical regions. More than 45,000 glass panels create glass surfaces of 4,000 m². This makes the Palm House one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Special highlights among the exhibited plants include a 23-meter palm tree and the world’s largest water lily with a leaf diameter of 1.20 meters.
Schönbrunn Palace Park
As the crowning glory, we certainly mustn’t forget to allow enough time for the Palace Park around Schönbrunn Palace. The park itself is worth a trip. The impressive fountains, statues, monuments along with the shrubs, trees and flowers still evoke the charm of the imperial age. Admission is free and it is one of the most popular parks in Vienna. It’s the perfect place for a long run, a stroll with the family or to spend a few leisurely hours on a bench with a good book.
Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn)
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -6%
Additional information on the offer:
Classic Pass: 36€ instead of 38€ (incl. audio guide, valid from 2.4.-3.11.) /
Classic Pass Plus: 68€ instead of 73€ (incl. audio guide, valid from 2.4.-3.11.)/
Sisi Ticket (Grand Tour / Schönbrunn Palace; Sisi Museum; Vienna Furniture Museum): 45,00€ instead of 49,00€ (incl. audio guide) /
Tickets on www.imperialtickets.com and on sitePlease book here to get your Vienna City Card discount:
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Opening times
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03 November 2023
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01 April 2024
- (Last entry: 16:15 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:00
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02 April
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03 November 2024
- (Last entry: 16:45 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:30
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04 November 2024
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31 March 2025
- (Last entry: 16:15 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:00
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03 November 2023
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01 April 2024
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
at main entrance portal (Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse, 3 parking spaces), Meidlinger Tor (2 parking spaces), close to Kavalierstrakt as well as Valerietrakt (2 parking spaces) and Fürstenstöckl (1 parking space)
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Elevator available
- Door 90 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Free wheelchair rental – contact attendant at main portal (3 wheelchairs) or at Hietzinger Tor and at Meidlinger Tor (1 wheelchair each). Supplemental devices available for the visually impaired. Tours for visitors with with disabilities or special needs on request. Museum Sign Language Guide available in ÖGS and IS for the Imperial or Grand Tour, prior reservation recommended, further information: https://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/visitor-information/barrier-free-access
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Comments
Access to all exhibition rooms: no steps. Freight elevator for extra wide wheelchairs: door width: 160 cm, cabin depth: 220 cm, cabin width: 156 cm.
Ticket Center in the Gardetrakt by the main gate, stepless access, door width: approx. 144 cm, wheelchair-accessible restroom can be reached by wheelchair platform lift – platform 110/140 cm, door width: 90 cm in the corridor area and 94 cm to the outdoors, accessible from outside with a Euro-Key.
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Main entrance
Gloriette
1130 Vienna
- http://www.schoenbrunn.at
- +43 1 811 13 239 (Terrace)
- +43 1 879 13 11 (Café)
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -18%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 5,50€ / reduced ticket price: 4,50€
Tickets available on site
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Opening times
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02 April
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30 June
- daily, 09:30 - 17:30
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01 July
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31 August
- daily, 09:30 - 18:30
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01 September
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26 October
- daily, 09:30 - 17:00
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27 October
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03 November
- daily, 09:30 - 16:00
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02 April
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30 June
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Accessibility
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Comments
Main entrance: 25 steps to the ticket office, 76 steps to the terrace, door width: Terrace: 101 cm, ticket office: 81 cm, single revolving door, turnstile: 53 cm.
wheelchair-accessible restroom, approx. 50 m to the west in the park,
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Further information
Schönbrunn Zoo Entrance via Hietzinger Tor/Hietzinger Hauptstraße
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -15%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 27€ /
Savings: 4€
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Opening times
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January
- daily, 09:00 - 16:30
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February
- daily, 09:00 - 17:00
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March
- daily, 09:00 - 17:30
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April
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September
- daily, 09:00 - 18:30
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October
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December
- daily, 09:00 - 16:30
- ACHTUNG: Bis zur Umstellung auf die Winterzeit gelten im Oktober die September-Öffnungszeiten
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January
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Swinging doors )
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
at Elisabethallee, entrance Tirolerhof
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on request.
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Comments
Access to buildings and enclosures without steps or via ramp.
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Main entrance
Schönbrunn: Maze
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -20%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 5,50€ / reduced ticket price: 4,50€
Tickets available on site
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Opening times
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02 April
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30 June
- daily, 09:30 - 17:30
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01 July
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31 August
- daily, 09:30 - 18:30
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01 September
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26 October
- daily, 09:30 - 17:00
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27 October
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03 November
- daily, 09:30 - 16:00
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02 April
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30 June
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
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no steps
(Door 100 cm wide)
via park
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no steps
(Door 100 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Comments
Viewing platform only accessible by steps
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Main entrance
Palm House (Palmenhaus) in Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, entrance at Hietzinger Tor
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -11%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 9€ / Savings: 1€
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Opening times
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01 May
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30 September
- daily, 10:00 - 18:00
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01 October
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30 April
- daily, 10:00 - 17:00
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Last entry is half an hour before closing.
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01 May
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30 September
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- 1 Steps (Swinging doors 110 cm wide)
- Ramp 110 cm long , 18 cm high
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Tours for visitors with special needs on request (groups of more than 10).
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Comments
Floor quite moist in some places. Admission for escort free in some cases.
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Main entrance
Schönbrunn Palace Park Entrance at Hietzinger Tor
1130 Vienna
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Opening times
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March
- daily, 06:30 - 19:00
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April
- daily, 06:30 - 20:00
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May
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July
- daily, 06:30 - 21:00
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August
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September
- daily, 06:30 - 20:00
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October
- daily, 06:30 - 19:00
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November
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February
- daily, 06:30 - 17:30
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March
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Accessibility
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Sightseeing-train through the palace park with hydraulic auto-lift for wheelchairs. Daily between 10 am and 6 pm from mid March until the end of October. Reduced price for wheelchair-users.
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Comments
Daily until dusk, some sights only accessible through gentle climbs and over gravel paths.
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Further information
