Schönbrunn Palace is a must-visit tourist attraction in Vienna. It is known for its stunning beauty, both inside and outside. The palace used to be a favorite vacation spot for Sisi and was even the location of her honeymoon. However, there have been significant changes since then. It is important to note that entrance tickets can be quite expensive, and separate tickets are required for different wings of the castle. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance to ensure entry into all desired rooms. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside the palace. On the bright side, the gardens surrounding the palace are free to enter and are well-maintained, providing a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can easily spend a few hours walking around and enjoying the beauty of the gardens. Overall, Schönbrunn Palace is a magnificent place to visit, especially for those who appreciate grand architecture and natural surroundings.
Address:
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, Wien
Phone:
+43 1 811130
27.09.23
Katarina
This is one of the most beautiful Vienna’s tourist attractions that you must visit. Recommend to book ahead as it’s very busy.
Parking outside is possible but with little walk distance.
You need at least 2-3h to fully enjoy the place with.. Read more » gardens.
Palace tour is almost an hour but you are enable to take any pictures inside, gardens are for free.
22.09.23
Suzy
Gorgeous palace inside and outside. It used to be Sisi's honeymoon and vacation place.
Returning after 15 years, a lot has changed.
The entrance tickets are really expensive and one ticket won't get you everywhere. You have to buy separate .. Read more »tickets for different wings of the castle (unless you buy a super expensive pass that gets you into other castles and museums). All tickets are time stamped, so only that hour you can enter. Recommend buying tickets in advance if you want to enter more rooms that the general admission ticket allows. They don't allow you to take inside pictures. The good news is that outside and all the gardens are free to enter. It's really well maintained and relaxing. You can spend a few hours walking around.
20.08.23
Chandra
The palace is truly magnificent, especially with its vibrant colors. I absolutely loved it. The best part is, there's a huge garden all around where you can take a leisurely walk and just chill out. The combination of the stunning palace and the.. Read more » spacious garden is perfect for a peaceful and enjoyable time. If you're into grand places and nature, this palace with its surrounding garden is a fantastic choice.
19.08.23
Ana
It was my second time visiting the palace though we remained in the gardens without visiting any of the rooms. Highly recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time and downloading the app. The weather was phenomenal so there were people walking, exercis.. Read more »ing and enjoying the beauty. We lived the labyrinths and followed the app walking suggestions to take in the sculptures and photo ops.
17.08.23
Estefanía
Probably the nicest palace in Vienna! Tickets are required in advance with a specific entry time.
The interior of the palace is very nice, although no pictures are allowed.
We had the classic pass and I believe the normal would be enough. It included.. Read more » the privy garden and orangery (which I did not find worthy), the mace, etc.
For the whole place, including the gardens, you may need 3/4h.
10.08.23
Amanda
Every time I am in the Vienna area I have to go to Schönbrunn. I love it there so much. Every time I go I try something new. The gardens are almost more impressive than the buildings. There are so many different things to do there on any budget... Read more » Don't miss it!
20.07.23
Mowaffaq
At first they said that we have to wait 4 hours to enter the palace. The second day I was in no mood to go there at all and the tickets were also very expensive. My partner likes to go there and has already bought tickets. When we were there we saw i.. Read more »t and listened to all the stories behind each room, each painting and everything. I thought then great, it was great to hear my partner and listen to her :)
18.07.23
Karthikeyan
Beautiful palace .. fantastic tourist attraction in Vienna. The palace looks stunning in the night lights. The inside tour of the palace is nice. Photos are not allowed inside the palace. All the antique items and treasures of the palace are preserve.. Read more »d very well. Great place to visit. Such a long area of the whole place. It might even take a full day to see the complete palace. The palace viewing tickets are sold here. A bit expensive though. Tickets are also sold to cover the half side of the palace only at half price. A lot of souvenir items are sold at the exit. The Christmas market is held here in the grounds of the palace during Christmas time.
27.06.23
Georg
One of the highlights of my visit in Vienna. It was just too hot in the whole place because there are no shades. But the views are awesome. Definitely a Muss-see-attraction in Vienna.
The entrance to the garden doesn’t cost anything. There are .. Read more »also free water stations around the area, so don’t forget to bring a water bottle when you visit.
26.06.23
Amber
Stunning palace! There are 40 suits inside if you buy your ticket to include both the state and imperial apartments. No photograph is allowed indoors. I enjoyed the audio guide and learning about the history of the palace. I would reccomend buying t.. Read more »ickets before hand as many of the garden attractions require a ticket. Online you can choose which attractions you want to visit while at the palace and this will save you a lot of time. If you are planning to visit all attractions and the zoo I would recommend planning on at least 6-7 hours here. Definitely worth a visit!
24.06.23
Scott
Went late afternoon as was doing other things.
€24 euro for standard ticket which will get you in the palace on a audio tour. Nice tour and some history along with it, about one hour or less to complete.
You can go to the right side of the pal.. Read more »ace and walk the extensive gardens etc for free, which I didn’t realize initially as some other adjacent gardens you can pay for.
Once you reach the back of the gardens you can go part way up the larger monument, to go to the top for a better view is €5 more. For the view it’s nice.
18.06.23
Wende
Great history, beautiful palace. However the free grounds leave a lot to be desired. Clearly not as kept up as the Privy gardens. Please see photos.
The gardens are free, so a good walk through some forest like areas.
18.06.23
Astha
Just wow!! The palace in itself is pretty but the area is amazing!! We ended up hiking a little bit and with a stroller it was not easy, but soooo much fun. So the palace is right when you walk in but on the opposite side is this viewing area (with a.. Read more » cafe) and that’s at a height. I recommend going up. You can just sit a bit and enjoy there. There are washrooms even if you don’t want to go in the cafe.
09.05.23
Bar
Most magical place I've ever witnessed in my life. Could wonder around its garden for days without ever getting tired with how beautiful it is. I had the absolute time of my life there. I'd advise you to buy entry tickets to the palace itse.. Read more »lf in advance. It was a 3 hours wait to get inside.
21.04.23
Olivia
Beautiful palace. Great place to visit during the summers to enjoy the enormous gardens and grounds surrounding of the palace. The sculptures and fountains designed are stunning. From the topmost point it has a great view of the city. The garden is e.. Read more »normous even for a quick walk it would take hours. The trees are arranged in a maze like structure and there are zoos and greenhouses inside along with a Japanese garden. Would recommend 🌻
06.03.23
Craig
Wow! What a place. We took the grand tour and walked through at least 25 rooms of this magnificent palace. The audio tour was detailed and informative. We purchased our tickets from the Big Bus tour and it was not crowded at all (March '23) The.. Read more » gardens were beautiful, and I'd imagine in just a few short weeks it will look even better when everything starts growing again. Photos of the inside were not allowed, however there did not appear to be anyone enforcing that rule. This would have been a five star experience if more of the palace was open to visitors, it seems like so much was left unexplored. Easily to get to with the underground and transit stop across the street, and both tour buses stopped here.
12.10.22
Danina
What a beautiful place to visit.
I have to mention we have not been inside the palace (there is an entry fee if you are interested to go) but the outside and the park is pretty itself and free to visit and a really nice walk too! The view is amazing .. Read more »and if you visit during spring/ summer everything is blooming! Not far from Vienna city center and definitely worth a visit. Bathrooms available.
06.10.22
Mihai
Just amazing! An amazing thing: we did not have time to visit everything (we were left with Desert house and Palm house plus the Maze) but it closed by 16:30 and we ran out of time (we started at 10:00 touring everything on the Great Tour plus). But .. Read more »we came back the other day and tickets were still available, which was amazing! So you can come back anytime and finish your tour the other day :)
02.09.22
Daniel
Beautiful palace with enormous park. Everything is nicely maintained and you can spend a whole day there. Easy access with the subway. Access to the park is free but you have to pay to entrance the palace, the zoo and some other attractions.
22.06.22
Amanda
Beautiful palace and gardens. We booked a private, after-hours tour with a small group. On arrival, as we waiting on the time for our private tour, we wandered the gardens. Definitely take the time to do this, walk all the way around the palace, the .. Read more »gardens are gorgeous. Inside the palace our guide was very friendly and welcomed questions. We enjoyed the tour and learning the history. This is a great stop for those who enjoy history, art, and architecture.
10.06.22
Dalya
Must-see in Vienna. Beautiful Austrian palace and wonderful well-maintained park. Entrance to the park itself is free and in the summertime it is open till late.
If you want to explore park it might take several hours as the size is grandiose.
You wo.. Read more »uld find a lot of quiet cozy spots to have a picnic and still have a privacy.
08.06.22
Johan
The entire area and the buildings are awesome.
Great place to visit and i think it's also worth visiting without buying the pass and just walk around the garden.
The museum is nice but I found it high cost for not so much, I would advice to get.. Read more » the classic pass to get the most out of it.
Also, buy in advance and reserve a time slot.
06.05.22
Кречко
One of those places that it is better not to read about 100 times, but to see once. The most beautiful park I have ever seen in my life. If you are tired of the high aristocracy of Viennese buildings, then spend a couple of hours in this park. By .. Read more »the way, this is the best place to start running in the morning;)
05.05.22
Amina
Best place on Vienna to visit. Remarkable architecture. Lovely hiking areas and sitting places. Good for running and everyday exercise as well. Park is spacious and lovely. It's a must in one's vacation plan!!!
06.03.22
David
Nothing can be said more than it is an amazing place. Very spacious gardens. Distinctive fountain, grand palace with legendary decorations. You can save money and enjoy the wonderful gardens and views, there is a restaurant with a panoramic view a.. Read more »t the end of the garden
17.02.22
Avihay
An Austrian palace with big gardens, rose garden and a botanic garden. Easy to get using public transportation.
I took the 22 rooms self-tour (Imperial, 18€), and got audio guide included. Most of the rooms are not special or beautiful, the last.. Read more » 4-5 are the interesting rooms.
If you have 2-3 free hours, it can be nice (but not a must). I was on February and the plants are in hibernation. I believe the gardens are beautiful on the spring / summer.
10.11.21
Oana
The Christmas Market in front of Schönbrunn Palace enchants with its imperial backdrop. The atmospheric market offers traditional handicrafts and also hand-made Christmas decorations.
The unique palace park provides an ideal site for this .. Read more »tranquil Christmas market with elegant handicrafts and culinary delights.
Vienna's most beautiful squares are once again transformed into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas baking, hot punch and toasted almonds wafts through the air. The Old City and shopping streets are decorated with festive lights that spread the Christmas cheer in Vienna that you will adore it. ?????
27.10.21
Raphael
Incredible palace. Totally worth a visit but make sure you don't go towards the end of the day as you need time to enjoy it and take everything in. I would also really recommend getting the ticket with all of the rooms as some of the extra ones .. Read more »are particularly impressive! The gardens around the palace are also beautiful so it's worth going there in the morning booking the first time you can get and then enjoying the garden until you can go inside
15.10.21
Francesco
Stunning location, must see when visiting Vienna! Plan a full day to really enjoy it, can be pretty crowded with big queue to access the Palace. The gardens are pure magic and the city skyline from the top of the hill is mesmerizing. Highly recommend.. Read more »ed!
09.10.21
Diego
Great place, I would recommend buying tickets in advance and to dedicate a whole day to this. The palace itself is enormous but the gardens and surrounding grounds are even bigger. Worth every penny and every minute
27.08.21
Shahrzad
There is a very beautiful yellow palace here.When you enter, there are palace buildings, there is a story, if you spend forty days, you will not be able to see all the rooms of this palace !!!After the palace, we enter the gardens, which are very bea.. Read more »utiful and there are beautiful fountains and fountains among them.There is a path to the top of the hill in front of you. I strongly recommend you go up the hill and enjoy the view of the palaces and gardens there.Do not worry after coming down the hill, there are a number of cafes where you can sit and catch your breath.There is actually a Vienna Zoo near here where you can see pandas.
10.08.21
Rovena
Amazing place, huge and everything in their place. You can spend the day only admiring every part of it.
Would love to have been living there in the times of glory and when the parties were going on ?
20.07.21
John
Great place to go to in Vienna. The whole garden complex is very large and has many monuments strewn across. The palace itself has very interesting interiors. I would recommend the "Classic tour" tickets.
15.07.21
Wayne
With nearly 100k reviews,.not sure another one is needed.
Sufficient to say this is a spectacular location! Highly recommended.
We did the grand tour of the Schloss and enjoyed it. Our guide was knowledgeable and understanding.
The little train is.. Read more » nice to get to the far gardens.
12.06.21
Ovidiu
Schönbrunn Palace is more than beautiful, amazing or stunning. Anyone who's visiting Wien must visit this palace. Spectacular, opulent from all points of view. Gardens outside are gorgeous too. The park is open for walking, jogging or jus.. Read more »t simply taking pictures of Vienna from the top.
06.06.21
Ali
Amazing palace with different sections where need lots of time to see and enjoy. The garden itself might chew up a half a day to sneak around and climb the hill and enjoy the scenery. Please bare int your mind that no photography is allowed inside of.. Read more » the castle building.
Love to go back again.
12.05.21
Omar
The biggest palace in Vienna, I guess.
There, you can enjoy your time in the big garden of the place, walking in the woods, running, having a snack, or even play with your friends.
I didn't get inside the palace itself but, I'm amazed by i.. Read more »ts garden beauty, colorful flowers, water fountain,...etc
08.05.21
Gianmarco
Amazing beautiful. Huge grounds. Great for long walks. Vendors selling delicious food. Many people of all ages walking and jogging. Great for kids, too.
01.02.21
Timișoara
Great place to see. Buy the ticket online so you don't have to stay in line. Go from early morning, there is a lot to see and enjoy. They also serve food. The gardens are big and there is a lot to visit. The castle tour takes 2 hours and it is a.. Read more »lso auto supported in a lot of languages.
29.10.20
Sebastian
Gorgeous imperial palace, full of history and art. The architecture is impressive, and it will leave you speechless. The beautiful and huge garden is home to the zoo, also worth a visit.
16.10.20
Chalet
Really nice, easy to organise your trip also online ahead. Free of charge audio guide on more than 10 languages.
Not too long, just enough info. Great!
24.09.20
Simply
I always love visiting Schönbrun whenever i go to Vienna. It's my go to place when i have visitors from out of the country.
15.09.20
Mateusz
Absolutely amazing! To see everything in there, you should probably book about 5-6 hours.
It's around €40 for all inclusive ticket
16.08.20
Ervyna
This was my winter eurotrip last year 2019. I remember when i was a teenager, i grew up in Vienna. I was often going to schloss schönbrunn in the summer, cuz the weather is appropriate for hiking. We have to walk up till we see Gloriette Caf&eac.. Read more »ute;. We can see beautiful flowers from up there.
But in the Winter, those flowers aren’t blooming?. You only see the gloomy sky up above?. But still, this schloss is my favorite ❤️.
Do not forget to visit schloss schönbrunn when you’re in Vienna, cuz it has alot of historical backgrounds behind this building?
15.08.20
Marwah
This place was just plain lovely, the gardens were enough for us to just love it. It's well maintained and the palace is wonderful to look at from outside. We didn't go inside so can't say anything about that. It was easily accessible .. Read more »by train.
14.08.20
Marco
Amazing palace, detailed tour about the rooms and the use of the rooms. We loved the people who helped us, they wanted to help us, they reminded us we are students and could get a discount without us knowing it. We felt amazed they did not want to ov.. Read more »ercharge us. The audiotour we suggest, easy and loud. We got an entry time to make sure the place was not overcrowded. Clean palace. We suggest combi tickets or passes because it is worth it to visit more than just the palace.
13.08.20
Rareş-Andrei
The garden is extremely well cared for, with trees being cut perfectly in line and it is also very big. The palace itself is also well preserved and restored. I particularly liked the view from the top of the hill so be sure to check it out
08.08.20
Endre
I love the place and the huge garden. A very nice place to walk and discover. You can find you place if you are alone, with someone you love or with big groups. This is a really must discover place.
24.07.20
Shanda
During our trip to Vienna, this was the most beautiful sight we visited. We did not even managed to see everything at the sight and we were already so impressed. If you are visiting Vienna, this should definitely be one of the top things to do!
4.8 / 135
