What to do · Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens
Information
- From
- €30 adult, State Apartments tour
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- All year; the palace is open every day from 8:30 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
Schönbrunn was the Habsburgs' summer residence, in the 13th district, a quarter of an hour from the centre by metro (U4, Schönbrunn stop). Inside you see the rooms of the piano nobile: the private apartments of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth (Sisi), the state rooms and Maria Theresa's Rococo cabinets. Outside, an enormous Baroque park that climbs to the Gloriette.
Which ticket to choose
- Palace Ticket: the whole piano nobile, about 75 minutes with an audioguide. €42 adults, €30 ages 6 to 18, €31.50 students aged 19 to 25.
- State Apartments: a selection of rooms, about 40 minutes. €30 adults, €20 ages 6 to 18.
- Sisi Pass: Schönbrunn, the Sisi Museum and the Hofburg Imperial Apartments and the Furniture Museum, €60 adults and €38 children.
Prices change by season. There are no guided tours with these tickets: you get an audioguide or leaflet. They are bought with an entry time, and the palace asks you to book online on its official website (imperialtickets.com) because the day's passes sell out.
Opening hours
The palace is open every day from 8:30 to 17:00 and the gardens from 6:30 to 17:30.
Tips
- Buy only on the official website The palace warns of fake websites that resell tickets at higher prices.
- Leave the park for later Enter the palace at your time and then climb to the Gloriette to see the palace with Vienna behind it.
- If you are short of time State Apartments, in 40 minutes, shows you the essentials for €12 less.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Schönbrunn?
The full tour, €42 for adults and €30 for ages 6 to 18; the short one, €30 and €20.
How do I get there from the centre?
By metro, line U4 to Schönbrunn.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it is advisable: tickets carry a time and sell out in season.
With young childrenAs a family
