Schönbrunn Palace is a historic Habsburg residence in Vienna, Austria, with palace rooms and extensive gardens to explore. You can tour the palace, then spend time in the grounds, where some garden attractions require separate admission.
- Location: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1130 Wien.
- From Pension Lerner: about 5.2 km.
- Getting there: U4 underground, trams 10 and 60, or bus 10A.
- Garden access: the Palace Park is free during opening hours; some attractions require tickets.
Palace rooms and tour choices
A guided tour is one way to see the palace interiors and learn about their Habsburg history. The Maria Theresia tour lasts about 75 minutes; tour schedules and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
The Habsburg dynasty possessed Schönbrunn from 1569. After the monarchy ended in 1918, the palace passed to the Republic of Austria. Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
For a wider city itinerary, you could pair the palace outing with a walk from Vienna’s Old Town to the Ring on another part of your trip.
Gardens, Gloriette and grounds
The Palace Park is free to enter during its opening hours, while the Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Gloriette and Maze require admission tickets. The park extends 1.2 km from east to west and approximately one kilometre from north to south, so allow time to cover ground between sights.
The Gloriette viewing platform and Privy Garden are accessible only by stairs and are not suitable for wheelchair users. The Maze is wheelchair-accessible, and exhibition areas can be reached by ramps or lift.
Fountains do not operate from mid-October to mid-April. Dogs are not permitted in the palace or park, and driving into the park area is not permitted.
Tickets and opening times
The palace is open daily, including public holidays, but its opening hours vary by season. Last admission to the palace and other attractions is 45 minutes before closing time. Check current hours and ticket details with Schönbrunn Palace before planning your day.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8:30–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission to the Palace Park does not include its separately ticketed garden attractions. If you want to visit those, check which ticket covers the places on your itinerary and confirm current prices before you go.
How do you get from central Vienna to Schönbrunn Palace?
Public transport connects central Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace. The palace’s main listed connections are the U4 underground to Schönbrunn station, trams 10 and 60 to Schloss Schönbrunn, and bus 10A to Schloss Schönbrunn.
For help choosing lines and understanding tickets, use this guide to Vienna public transport and getting around. The palace address is Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1130 Wien.
From central Vienna, Pension Lerner is a starting point for this public-transport outing. Check the official site before you go for current opening hours, ticket conditions and access details.
FAQs
How long does the Maria Theresia tour take?
It lasts about 75 minutes.
Are the Gloriette and Privy Garden wheelchair-accessible?
No. Both are accessible only by stairs and are not suitable for wheelchair users.
When do the fountains operate?
They do not operate from mid-October to mid-April.