Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna - What To See

Schönbrunn Palace is on the outskirts of Vienna, but is an absolute must on any visit to the city. It’s one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and illustrates the tastes of the Habsburgs who ruled Austria for centuries. The palace is huge and it takes a long time to proceed from room to room following the audio tour. Once you’ve seen inside, you’ll head to the impressive formal gardens at the rear which stretch up the hill offering a panoramic view of the whole building.

There are two tours you can take, the first is the shorter “Imperial Tour” at 27 Euros including the audio guide which takes in 22 rooms and lasts around 40 minutes. We’d recommend the longer “Grand Tour” though at 32 Euros including your audio guide (2025 prices) which takes in 40 rooms and lasts an hour. All tickets have timed antry to avoid long queues and it’s always best to buy in advance. There is also the Sisi ticket which gives you access to both Schonbrunn and the Hofburg in central Vienna. For an extra special experience at Schonbrunn, there are a number of events you can attend to get the most out of your visit to Vienna. The top 2 most popular options are as follows…
1. Schonbrunn Tour, Dinner & Evening Concert
2. Schonbrunn Evening Concert

At Christmas there is often a large craft market at the front of the palace. Schönbrunn Palace is open daily from 8.30am, closing at 5pm in April, May, June, September and October, 6pm in July and August and at 4.30pm from November to March.