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Schönbrunn Palace

Name: Schönbrunn Palace
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' grand summer residence on Vienna's western edge. Tour the rococo state rooms, then spend time in the formal gardens with their maze and long walks up toward the Gloriette.

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Full description

Schönbrunn Palace is the 18th-century summer residence of the Habsburgs, and its guided and audio-led tours take visitors through lavishly decorated ceremonial apartments in the rococo style. Outside, the large formal gardens, with their maze and long axes leading up to the Gloriette, absorb crowds well, so the grounds rarely feel packed even when the palace is busy.

Different ticket levels cover a shorter set of state rooms or a fuller route, and reviewers note that the fuller pass adds worthwhile extra rooms. Plan around three hours to combine the interior with a walk in the park.

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Address

Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria · Hietzing

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Book a timed ticket in advance, as entry is recommended and lines can be long
choose the fuller pass if you want more rooms
bring water and a hat on hot days, as the gardens have limited shade.

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Reviews

A magnificent castle near the center of Vienna. It is worth buying tickets in advance and tickets that also include access to two paid gardens. The larger park area is free. It is worth booking at least 6 hours for a visit. The parks and gardens have magnificent flower arrangements, trunk roses, shaped conifers and…

Frans Sarlin

5/5

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