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Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn)

Vienna 1130, Austria
+43 1 811 13-239
Ranked #4 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 770 Reviews
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Gardens, Castles, Lookouts
Activities: Getting married
Traveler Description: The palace is a little bit out of the city, but it's worth the trip. It's very easy to get there with the metro. You have to choose a nice day... more »
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frequenttraveler1208
New York
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

An amazing palace - you can still feel how it must have been when "Sissi" was around.... More

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Insightful
Dublin
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73 reviews
189 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

A generation ago, I visited Schonbrunn and walked through its gardens. I was student at the time, living on £4 a day and the Palace itself was beyond my means. But the multi-faceted gardens have the capacity to make you relax completely within seconds of entering them. And there is also a zoo at Schonbrunn, which plays host to two... More

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Genie_1914
Columbus, Georgia
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6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW
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The Christmas Market was my favorite - the only downside was getting lost when we tried to walk back to the Ubahn from the top viewpoint. Fortunately a couple of friendly Austrians put us on the right track. A LONG walk in the cold, though! More

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DrC55
Slidell, Louisiana
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW
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The palace is restored perfectly. The gardens with walking trails and mazes along with the very nice zoo is super. Don't miss it. The small coffee shop has great deserts and treats too. More

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Wulfing
Vienna, Austria
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18 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW
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a jewel once outside the city, now at its western part, this palace offers everything you want: stately imperial rooms, glimpses into everyday rooms of emperor and empress, great park, little attraction like the "strudel factory", fantastic view from the so-called gloriette on a hill opposite the palace - do the longer tour if you have time - it is... More

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estella2703
Bursa, Turkey
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31 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
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it is quite exhausting but the garden is really beautiful and if you can climb up, there is a magnificient view of the city More

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Jo_Lakey
London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

This is a beautiful palace - full of treasures and history. The Grand Tour shows you 40 of the state rooms and is well worth doing. Next time I would like to spend more time exploring the gardens, but it was very cold the day we visited (minus 12) and we limited ourselves to the house. We were lucky enough... More

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MidwestMere
Kansas City, Missouri
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15 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Just a short trip outside of city center on the subway, this summer palace is well worth the visit. My friend and I took the tour on the interior of the palace, and then walked around the gardens in the back of the palace. Had the weather been nicer, we would have spent more time there, perhaps with a picnic... More

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TimC1
Brisbane, Australia
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24 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

The Palace at Schonbrunn is easy to find - even if the parking isn't! There are two tours - the Grand and the Imperial - go on the Imperial - it's longer - but totally worth it. The gardens are also fabulous - perfect for an afternoon's stroll after a morning in the centre. More

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Filio67
Belgrade, Serbia
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

If you are visiting Vienna, do not miss this atraction. Take any tour that suits your needs and time available. Try to get your entrance cards in advance to avoid long lines in front of cashier desks. Every minute spent here is a real gem!! More

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