Schönbrunn Palace

"Schönbrunn Palace is a beautiful example of Baroque architecture in Vienna and was the former summer residence of the Habsburgs since 1569. The complex was extensively redesigned under Maria Theresa in 1743 and went on to be the center of royal affairs in the 18th century. Now Schönbrunn Palace is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace has 1441 rooms, 45 of which are open to the public as museums. The Imperial tour: “The private apartments of the last imperial couple to reside at Schönbrunn allow you an insight into their lives, particularly into that of the famous Empress Elisabeth, while also giving you an opportunity to admire the 18th and 19th century interiors.” The tour is NOT with a guide but Audio guides for the palace are available free of charge! Please keep in mind that Schönbrunn Palace is one of Vienna's most popular attractions, and it can get very busy during the peak tourist season and on public holidays. To that the Schönbrunn has so much to discover. Make sure you have enough time to explore the entire estate (and the zoo). Learn more about the fascinating history of the palace and the Habsburgs, you can book yourself a guided tour. (You have to book a time slot when buying a ticket. Note that the selected times of admission are binding and you will be refused entry if you’re late.) 💸Entrance fee: €24 ⏰Opening hours*: Palace: (last admission 45 mins before closing) November to april: 8.30am to 5pm May to October: 8.30am to 5.30pm GARDENS: 6.30am to 5.30pm *note that the ticket office on site opens at 9am - if you buy a ticket online you can pick up your ticket at the GROUP CENTER aka. Not the ticket office. The group center is located outside of the palace grounds next to the train station. Good to know before you go: There’s a cloakroom but only for bags and NOT coats. It is NOT allowed to take pictures or videos inside the museum. Audio Guides are included in the admission ticket. Personally, I loved Schönbrunn Palace and wish I had spent more time here! How to get to Schönbrunn Palace: It’s easiest to get here by train or bus. Take the U4 train or 10A bus and get off at Schloss Schönbrunn. "

"Oh my, where do I even start with this one? The entire Schönbrunn Palace is an absolute masterpiece. Firstly, it is huge, and you will need a full day to explore it completely. We went to the palace, and at the entrance, even though we had the Vienna Pass, they gave us a separate ticket with a specific entry time as it is montatory to book with specific time when buying the ticket directly from the palace's website aswell. This set us back a bit in our plans. We walked through the gardens and visited the zoo until our entry time—if only we had known! The zoo is massive as well. It took us quite a while to reach its entrance because the gardens are extensive. Then we had to rush from a certain point onward because we were running out of time and needed to walk back to the palace. So, my advice: if you have less than 3 hours before your admission to the palace, don’t go to the zoo! It’s beautiful, but it’s best explored without the pressure of time. A leisurely stroll to the maze or a ride on the little train to the Gloriette would be a better choice. The rooms of the palace are stunning and beautifully designed! The Baroque interior stole my heart in every corner. Everything at Schönbrunn is included in the Vienna Pass, and I would highly recommend it if you’re planning to visit Schönbrunn along with other museums mentioned in this guide. The reason is that full access to the attractions at Schönbrunn would cost almost half the price of a 6-day Vienna Pass! "

"Maybe the most famous palace of Vienna. Inside it has a museum accessible with guided tours only, a tribute to Queen Sisi and the rest of the royal family. Note 1: go EARLY! Even though you might have a Vienna Pass, the Grand Tour of the palace has limited spots every day so you have to show your pass at the ticket counter, exchange it for an actual ticket for the tour and then enter the palace. It doesn’t recommend you a spot. Check the Guidebook for details. For those with no Vienna Pass, go even earlier to avoid the crowds and also secure a spot! Note 2: Some exhibitions are only summer exhibitions. For example the Train that takes you around the palace and shows you the gardens, it doesn’t operate during winter since there is the Christmas Market. Check all details online. Note 3: Photos are not allowed within the Palace! Don’t ask me why, haha. *Included in Vienna Pass "