Schönbrunn Palace

Schoenbrunn Palace which includes a castle and interior views
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Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.

Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria’s largest Rococo buildings each year millions of people visit the internationally recognized world heritage site. Admire the luxurious decor of the apartments belonging to Franz Jozeph, Maria Theresa and other Austrian aristocracy. Then take a stroll in the vast Baroque park behind the palace. Children will love the 18th-century maze and zoo.

The 300 acres (120 hectares) that make up Schönbrunn Palace and grounds belonged to the Hapsburg family for six centuries. Emperor Maximilian II acquired the grounds for hunting purposes and Leopold I commissioned the grand palace. Further additions to the original Baroque structure were made during the reign of Maria Theresa, Austria’s 18th-century empress and mother of Queen Marie Antoinette of France.

Step back in time by joining a tour, a requirement if you want to look inside the palace. Of the 1,441 rooms, 40 are open to the public. Tours are varied you can opt to see all rooms or just selected highlights. Peer into the Millions Room and admire the porcelain decoration of the Chinese Cabinet. Stylish frescoes, priceless furniture and numerous special artifacts adorn the other accessible rooms.

Spend a few hours wandering the gardens and relax near one of the fountains. For excellent views, head to the Gloriette built atop a small hill. Buy a cold drink at its café as reward for the climb. Nearby you’ll find a mock Roman ruin, planted with decorative flowers.

Children love the on-site Schönbrunn Zoo. Opened in 1752, this is the oldest continually running zoo in the world. Take the family to the royal maze. Once you’ve found your way out, enter the Palm House to see some of the largest indoor cultivated palms in the world.

Schönbrunn Palace is located four miles (six kilometers) from central Vienna and is easily accessible by public transportation. The estate is open daily and entry is free, but you pay admission for the palace, the zoo and some other attractions.

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Reviews of Schönbrunn Palace

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Nov 2019

Book online if you can - even in November there was a 2 hour delay for entry. The gardens and the Gloriette are beautiful and free. Visit the cafe if it’s open.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Oct 2019

It gets very busy, go early and try miss the crowds.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
10 Sep 2019

When you buy a ticket you are given a time slot for entry to the palace rooms. The Gloriette at the top of the hill do good food indoors and out, and you can get there by road train for a modest fee. There is also a restaurant behind the buildings to the left of the entrance square. This stays open after the main building is closed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Aug 2019

Use the land train in Schoenbrunn, visit the Palace and go to the Apple Strudel demonstration, it was informative, fun and set in a beautiful room with comfy chairs and tables. One of the highlights of the trip

5/5 - Excellent

Di
16 Aug 2019

Didn’t have time to go inside or see extra attractions that had to be paid for

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
14 Aug 2019

Pick your day. Our visit was very crowded and queuing for a ticket was about 30 minutes in very hot conditions. We were sold a ticket and only then told the tour of the palace was tightly scheduled (to the minute) and our allocation was very late afternoon. It was sorted out in the end but not an enjoyable experience.

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