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Schönbrunn Palace Park

Name: Schönbrunn Palace Park
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Step into the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the sprawling former imperial summer garden in Hietzing. Stroll the formal avenues and fountains, then take in the glass Palmenhaus before choosing how far to wander.

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Full description

Schönbrunn Palace Park spreads across the grounds of the former imperial summer residence in Hietzing, laid out as a formal Baroque garden with long axes, hedged avenues, and ornamental fountains. The Palmenhaus, a large glass-and-iron structure, is among the features visitors single out, and reviewers often compare the layout to Versailles while noting it is easier to cover in a single day.

Entry to most of the park is free, and the grounds open early in the morning, so a visit of around ninety minutes can be stretched considerably by walking the wider paths.

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Address

Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria · Hietzing

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Arrive at opening around 6:30 AM for quiet paths before the palace crowds build
wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds are large and some routes climb gradually
note that the Palmenhaus and other attractions inside the park are ticketed separately.

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Reviews

I’ll keep it simple because everyone else has the right idea already, but this place is amazing -and most of it is free! It’s huge and has its show-stopping areas with plenty of tourists, but you can also find some relatively quiet side trails and places to relax and enjoy. It’s clean, curated, beautiful place. The…

Jessica Chen

1/5

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