Schonbrunner Gardens, Vienna: Hours, Address, Schonbrunner Gardens Reviews: 4.5/5
Schonbrunner Gardens
Schonbrunner Gardens
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Schönbrunn
How to get there
- Hietzing • 8 min walk
- Braunschweiggasse • 10 min walk
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1,568 within 3 miles
Cafe Dommayer
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Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing
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Da Ferdinando
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Nook Café
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Waldemar Tagesbar
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Cafe Restaurant Kaiserpavillon
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Mario Pasta - Grill - Bar
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Maxing Stuberl
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Jazzumbo
Romania1,578 contributions
Every bush, tree, or flower is carefully trimmed to enhance the view of the palace. It's actually a vast piece of nature modified by emperor's gardeners just to please the eyes of the Imperial family. Allegoric statues line up alongside the alleys and a monumental Baroque fountain catch all the eyes in the center of the park. From Gloriette, on top of the hill, the visitors can enjoy a great view over the entire city of Vienna.
Although the entrance ticket to Schonbrunn museum is very costly (about Euro 40 for adults), the gardens can be explored for free. Not only the entrance fee to museum is expensive, be prepared for shocking prices all around the Schonbrunn Palace: an apple pie is 14 Euro (customers can also order half apple pie for 8 Euro). It seems that Sissy's fans don't care much about money :)
Although the entrance ticket to Schonbrunn museum is very costly (about Euro 40 for adults), the gardens can be explored for free. Not only the entrance fee to museum is expensive, be prepared for shocking prices all around the Schonbrunn Palace: an apple pie is 14 Euro (customers can also order half apple pie for 8 Euro). It seems that Sissy's fans don't care much about money :)
Written June 21, 2022
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Kostas Cham
Athens, Greece99 contributions
It is a huge place to walk around and see. The Palace is great and it's mostly worth for its gardens and the beautiful view of Gloriette. Can be nicely combined with the zoo but it is suggested for a day when somebody would have time, because the gardens could take about 2 hours to walk around and the zoo another 3 (at minimum). In winter, most the trees are brown, so you had better select this place for a walk in spring.
Written March 9, 2022
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Red_Tel_1963
Blyth, UK256 contributions
Amazing gardens with lots to see. Free entry.
It has a few features which you pay for, but you can just wander around enjoy the statues and fountains for free.
Nice cafe as well.
Beautiful gardens, well worth a visit.
It has a few features which you pay for, but you can just wander around enjoy the statues and fountains for free.
Nice cafe as well.
Beautiful gardens, well worth a visit.
Written August 18, 2020
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John
England, UK46 contributions
The scale of the gardens around the Schönbrunn Palace is incredible.
They are completely free to enter, and you could spend hours walking around as they are immaculately kept, with seemingly endless roads and paths to explore.
The main fountain is impressive, and walking up the hill to the Gloriette building is a must as the view is amazing.
If you want to do some activities you can spend some money on the various museums, the zoo, the viewing platform, but for a free experience this has to be on your list.
They are completely free to enter, and you could spend hours walking around as they are immaculately kept, with seemingly endless roads and paths to explore.
The main fountain is impressive, and walking up the hill to the Gloriette building is a must as the view is amazing.
If you want to do some activities you can spend some money on the various museums, the zoo, the viewing platform, but for a free experience this has to be on your list.
Written May 15, 2022
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Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,604 contributions
Lovely gardens, complete with statues, the Neptune fountain, and a small aviary (which houses doves).
The Schonbrunn Palace grounds, including the main garden, are free to explore (you need tickets only for the palace itself, the gloriette, the zoo, etc.), though on a first visit to Vienna, I highly recommend paying to at least tour the palace.
The Schonbrunn Palace grounds, including the main garden, are free to explore (you need tickets only for the palace itself, the gloriette, the zoo, etc.), though on a first visit to Vienna, I highly recommend paying to at least tour the palace.
Written September 7, 2021
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zimmys57
Delavan, WI717 contributions
We were blessed with a warm sunny afternoon to enjoy this beautiful Vienna landmark. We took in all the stunning gardens, fountains large and small, and then the leisurely stroll up the hill to the Gloriette, The effort to reach the top of the hill was rewarded with breathtaking views of the Schonbrunn Palace and city beyond. What an enjoyable afternoon!
Written February 15, 2020
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Familyoffduty
Western Ireland, Ireland591 contributions
Beautiful and massive estate. We were there in winter but there is so much to see you could easily spend a whole day here walking the gardens and enjoying the zoo and the views from the top of the hill. The summer concerts here must be quite an experience.
Written February 25, 2020
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KlemenKras
Vrhnika, Slovenia154 contributions
Family
The Gardens are amazing, very well maintained and vast. People are jogging, walking or just sitting around. You can go to the Zoo or elevate to Gloriette to enjoy amazing view of Vienna. A must in Vienna to visit and relax.
Written March 31, 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand19,411 contributions
This is the gardens behind the Schonbrunn Palace. It is free to enter, you just need to head to the side of the palace and look out for a path that leads behind it. The gardens have so many things to see and it was all well maintained. We went in December so there weren't any flowers and it was raining so the ground was quite wet. It was still quite an enjoyable place to walk around. You get an idea of its size when you walk from the Palace to the Neptune fountain. The garden also has access to the zoo near the fountain. I would imagine it would look much nicer when flowers were in bloom but it was nice to walk around anyway.
Written March 19, 2020
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL16,275 contributions
Like most Palaces, the grounds can be just as wonderful as the buildings and Schloss Schonbrunn is the same. Take the time to walk the grounds and see the flowers, fountains and views. I recommend the way our guide took us so you can see most everything and only have to walk downhill. He started us on a level path that led to the Gloriette. From there we walked down and saw the Neptune fountain and other features.
The views and several of the garden sculptures were great to see and enjoy. Just the plants and trees were as impressive with the way they were shaped. There are carriage rides for those that want to take; however, we did not have time. Again the gardens and the views are as impressive as the palace so don't skip.
The views and several of the garden sculptures were great to see and enjoy. Just the plants and trees were as impressive with the way they were shaped. There are carriage rides for those that want to take; however, we did not have time. Again the gardens and the views are as impressive as the palace so don't skip.
Written January 26, 2020
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Is het gratis om alleen de mooie grote tuin en de glouriette te bezoeken?
Grtjes Luc
Vickie302014
The Hague, The Netherlands74 contributions
Ja, de tuin achter het kasteel en de Gloriette achterin de tuin kan gratis bezocht worden.
Goeiedag,
Wij plannen een midweek naar Wenen,en ik vroeg mij af of ik tot aan schloss schonbrun (ingang) gratis kan binnengaan voor de grote tuin en de glouriette,alvast bedankt Luc
Paulo Roberto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ670 contributions
I couldn't understand the language written.
Tiniemaman
Versailleux, France247 contributions
Hello. Is it possible to visit only the gardens please? Thank you in advance for your answer
RV2Lyon
Lyon, France1,860 contributions
Yes without problem. Gardens are open and free
Bernice G
Island of Malta, Malta457 contributions
Is there enough things to do if you spend a whole day (say from 10am till 5pm)? Including the surrounding gardens, palace etc.
Fiona A
Carmarthen8 contributions
Depending when you go. We went February this year and did the Grand tour of 40 rooms (costing €17.50) which I thoroughly recommend, but there is a longer tour of about 60 rooms or thereabouts. Quite a few things were not open when we were there such as the maze and the zoo. The gardens were not in bloom either.
I would imagine that you could spend the day there if you were planning to do all the attractions but in our case, a half day was enough.
You can use the Blue line hop on hop off bus which drops you right outside the palace and it runs every 20 minutes.
Hope you have a fabulous time. We certainly did.
Bill M
Chocowinity, NC401 contributions
Good Day, planning on being in Vienna in October, anything still blooming in their gardens? Also thanks for the advice to visit and that it's all free. We toured the palace back in 2017 during our Xmas Market tour. Thanks Chocobill
Cory46
Markham, Canada15 contributions
Not sure if there are still blooms in October, but even in May, when we were there, not too many can be seen. The greenery and beautiful trees are still worth a visit, we think! Have a good visit!
Bill M
Chocowinity, NC401 contributions
Good Day, Back in 2017 Xmas Market tour we toured inside the palace. Can we just get a ticket to tour everything around & outside the palace? Thanks
MaximusCruiser
Singapore, Singapore1,333 contributions
Don't think you need a ticket for the places outside the palace. There is an entrance at the right side when you face the palace. Everyone just walks in... even locals go there to jog on a regular basis. Don't believe the website who ask you to buy tickets. No one checks and there are actually multiple entrances to the palace gardens.
Nicola150370
Milan, Italy182 contributions
Are small pet accepted in the gardens ?
Lalla
Quarto, Italy59 contributions
no
Denise K
Eagan, MN73 contributions
Can you visit only the garden or do you need to get tickets for palace?
Christian L
Vienna, Austria38 contributions
you can visit the garden with unlimited time for free. you don't need a ticket for the palace to visit the gardens.
abeCT
Connecticut1 contribution
To recent visitors: how do the Schönbrunn gardens look right now (1st week of July)? We were at Belvedere yesterday and disappointed by the gardens -- desiccated and lacking flowers.
Also, if we go straight into the free garden area behind the palace (we don't plan to go inside the palace) can we buy a ticket for the zoo right at the zoo? Or do we need to buy tickets at the main entrance?
Thanks!
64HeikkiH
Espoo, Finland131 contributions
Garden entrance is free. So you can walk to Zoo gates and buy tickets there.
Frequently Asked Questions about Schonbrunner Gardens
- Schonbrunner Gardens is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- We recommend booking Schonbrunner Gardens tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 22 Schonbrunner Gardens tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Schonbrunner Gardens:
- Skip the Line: Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour in Vienna (From $44.88)
- Vienna Sightseeing Flexi Pass (From $51.98)
- Vienna Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket (From $92.76)
- Small-Group Schönbrunn Palace Half-Day Tour with a Historian Guide (From $105.00)
- Private Tour: One Perfect Day in Vienna (From $694.83)
- Hotels near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.25 mi) Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
- (0.21 mi) Hotel Ekazent
- (0.23 mi) Austria Trend Hotel Maximilian
- (0.25 mi) Austria Trend Schloss Schoenbrunn Grand Suite
- (0.30 mi) Hotel Viktoria
- Restaurants near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.10 mi) Maxing Stuberl
- (0.13 mi) Waldemar Tagesbar
- (0.14 mi) Nook Café
- (0.17 mi) Brandauer Schlossbrau
- (0.15 mi) Cafe Restaurant Kaiserpavillon
- Attractions near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.09 mi) Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
- (0.10 mi) Maxingstuberl
- (0.13 mi) Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn
- (0.13 mi) Fresh Ceramics
- (0.14 mi) Desert House