Schönbrunn Palace

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Travel Tips

Exploring the Palace and Gardens

Spend a day exploring the palace and its vast gardens. 1

Plan to spend at least an hour in the gardens and visit early to avoid crowds. 2

Explore the Gloriette, the Zoo, the Palm House, and the Children's Museum. 3

Plan enough time to explore the gardens, especially in winter when it gets dark early. 4

Ticket Booking and Entry

Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid lines. Strollers are allowed inside. 5

Expect lines during weekends. You can explore the gardens or grab a bite while waiting for your entry time. 6

Entertainment and Tours

Attend a concert by the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra at night for a memorable experience. 7

Check for family tour schedules to ensure a kid-friendly experience. 8

Choose between the Imperial and Grand Tours for a comprehensive experience. 9

Additional Recommendations

Don't miss the Gloriette for lunch with a view. The gardens are free to visit. 10

Introduction

Historical Background

🏰 Origin: The site was purchased by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II in 1569.
👑 Habsburg Residence: Became the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers.
🎁 Wedding Gift: Maria Theresa received the estate as a wedding gift.
🏗️ Construction: The palace was built and remodeled during the 1740-50s.
🎨 Neoclassical Style: Exterior redecoration commissioned by Franz I.
🕰️ Longest Reigning Emperor: Franz Joseph was born and died at Schönbrunn.
🇦🇹 Museum: Became a museum after the fall of the Habsburg monarchy in 1918.
🌍 UNESCO: Inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996.

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Main Attractions

🎟️ Grand Tour: Explore the entire piano nobile, including private apartments and State Apartments.
🎟️ Imperial Tour: Includes apartments of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, and southern reception rooms.
🎟️ State Apartments: Compact insight into the finest rooms at Schönbrunn Palace.
🏛️ Gloriette: Viewing platform with stunning views, located on the hill behind the palace.
🌳 Maze: Fun for all ages, located in the Baroque gardens.
🌼 Privy Garden: Known as the Crown Prince’s Garden, with intricate formal beds.
🌿 Orangery Garden: Features exotic plants like pomegranates and olive trees.
🎭 Marionette Theatre: Performances of Mozart’s Magic Flute and Sisi’s Secret.

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Tour Options

🎧 Grand Tour: 60 mins, Adults €32.00, Children €23.00
🎧 Imperial Tour: 40 mins, Adults €27.00, Children €19.00
🎧 State Apartments: 25 mins, Adults €22.00, Children €14.00
👑 Guided Tour Maria Theresia: 50-60 mins, Adults €37.00, Children €25.50
👑 Guided Tour Franz Joseph: 50-60 mins, Adults €37.00, Children €25.50
🎟️ Sisi Ticket: 3 locations, Adults €49.00, Children €33.00
🎟️ Classic Pass: 5 attractions, Adults €38.00, Children €30.00
🎟️ Classic Pass Plus: 9 attractions, Adults €73.00, Children €51.50

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Gardens and Outdoor Features

🌳 Great Parterre: Baroque garden design, an extension of the palace’s interiors.
🌸 Statues: Decorated with statues by Christian Willhelm Beyer and Johann Baptist Hagenauer.
🌊 Neptune Fountain: Located at the foot of the hill behind the palace.
🏛️ Gloriette: Early Classicistic colonnaded structure built in 1775.
🏞️ Small Gloriette: Two-story pavilion built between 1755 and 1772.
💧 Obelisk Fountain: Visual focus at the end of the eastern diagonal avenue.
🏛️ Roman Ruin: Originally called the Ruin of Carthage, located at the foot of Schönbrunn Hill.
🕊️ Columbary: Tall, circular aviary constructed between 1750 and 1776.

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Dining and Refreshments

🍰 Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker: Café-restaurant with homemade pastries and hearty specialties.
☕ Café Gloriette: Offers coffee specialties, refreshments, and the legendary Kaiserschmarrn.
🍽️ Gasthaus Tirolergarten: Located in the Schönbrunn Zoo, offers local specialties.
🍷 Restaurant & Heuriger Joseph II: Viennese Heurigen delicacies and a variety of Viennese wines.
🍦 Eis Greissler: Ice cream trucks available from April to October.
🍴 Café Pavillon: Offers breakfast, Viennese delicacies, and local specialties.
🍽️ Schönbrunner Schlosscafé: Specialty coffees, teas, and Viennese cakes with outdoor seating.
🍽️ Restaurant Kutscher G'wölb: Traditional Viennese cuisine in a historic setting.

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Visitor Information

🕰️ Opening Hours: Palace: Daily 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Gardens: Daily 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
🎟️ Ticket Prices: Grand Tour: Adults €32.00, Children €23.00; Imperial Tour: Adults €27.00, Children €19.00
🎧 Audio Guides: Available for all tours.
🌐 Website: Official site
📍 Location: Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
🚇 Transportation: Accessible via public transport, including the U4 subway line.
📞 Contact: Tel. +43 1 811 13-239
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Travel Information
📞 Phone: +43 1 811130
🌐 Website: https://www.schoenbrunn.at/
🕒 Hours: See hours
📍 Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
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