Schonbrunner Gardens
Schonbrunner Gardens
4.5
08:30 - 19:00
Monday
08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 19:00
Thursday
08:30 - 19:00
Friday
08:30 - 19:00
Saturday
08:30 - 19:00
Sunday
08:30 - 19:00
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Neighbourhood: Schönbrunn
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- Hietzing • 8 min walk
- Braunschweiggasse • 10 min walk
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Tom S
Canterbury, UK377 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The size of the gardens is huge.
They are truly vast.
The zoo is located in the gardens of the palace.
It is a 20-minute walk to get to the other end of the gardens, but the view back is well worth it.
A must do
They are truly vast.
The zoo is located in the gardens of the palace.
It is a 20-minute walk to get to the other end of the gardens, but the view back is well worth it.
A must do
Written 3 February 2023
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada11,629 contributions
Dec 2022
This was our second visit to Schönbrunn Palace. We visited in the summer of 2014 and spent a lot of time in these gardens and enjoying the fountains (Neptunbrunnen). On this trip our focus was primarily on the Christmas Markets but we did go out back for a quick glimpse of the gardens.
Written 2 February 2023
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MarkW55
Castle Douglas, UK452 contributions
Jan 2023
Great to be able to stroll around these beautifully kept gardens without buying a ticket. The network of paths is well maintained and stretch up hill to the Gloriette which offers great views back to the Palace. Good access via Vienna's superb tram and bus network.
Written 1 February 2023
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Travis H. Marriott
Nevada City, CA18 contributions
Mar 2022
The palace is crazy, but.... This is what you want to check out. Lots of walking because it's a massive chunk of land. Worth it for certain!
Written 22 January 2023
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Suzanne H
Clayton, CA41 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
If you don’t want to pay the high entry price for the palace you can enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens and soak up the atmosphere of 18th century Vienna. It is quite a hike through the manicured flower beds to the huge water fountains, around the woods and trails, and then up to the Gloriette (and cafe) for a stunning view of the Viennese skyline.
Written 13 January 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,305 contributions
Nov 2022
Huge, sprawling gardens surrounding the Schonbrunn Palace. Unfortunately, not a lot to see in the winter time. When we visited, it was cold, damp and windy, so we had a quick look at some of the sculptures and statues, then retreated. It is undoubtedly spectacular in spring and summer with flowers in bloom.
Written 8 January 2023
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Mary-Anne F
Ottawa, Canada33 contributions
Nov 2022
You could spend a lot of time walking the gardens, or enjoying a training run. We walked up to the Gloriette and down. This time of year is not extraordinary, but garden would be lovely in the late spring to October.
Written 14 December 2022
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Ciarrai2014
County Kildare, Ireland657 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We did the outdoor walk of the gardens which although impressive with statues, fountains and obelisk, it must look completely different in summer with plants in full bloom
Written 8 December 2022
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia48,174 contributions
Oct 2022
After the Schonbrun Palace Tour we visited the gardens located at the rear.
Entry is free however attractions such as Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden , Maze Zoo, Palm House and the Desert House require tickets.
The gardens are manicured and spectacular with water features and lots of seating areas for you to relax and enjoy the view.
Entry is free however attractions such as Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden , Maze Zoo, Palm House and the Desert House require tickets.
The gardens are manicured and spectacular with water features and lots of seating areas for you to relax and enjoy the view.
Written 25 November 2022
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,623 contributions
Nov 2022
These gardens extend in virtually every direction and are absolutely huge! Save plenty of time (an hour or more minimum) to walk through these majestic and very well kept gardens!
Written 21 November 2022
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Is het gratis om alleen de mooie grote tuin en de glouriette te bezoeken?
Grtjes Luc
Vickie302014
The Hague, The Netherlands79 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, France1,861 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, NC414 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, NC414 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, MN75 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Schonbrunner Gardens
- Schonbrunner Gardens is open:
- Sun - Sat 08:30 - 19:00
- 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 travellers, these are the best ways to experience Schonbrunner Gardens:
- Skip the Line: Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour in Vienna (From €48.80)
- Vienna Sightseeing FLEXI Pass (From €48.80)
- Vienna PASS Including Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket (From €90.48)
- Small-Group Schönbrunn Palace Half-Day Tour with a Historian Guide (From €105.70)
- Private Tour: One Perfect Day in Vienna (From €711.65)
- Hotels near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.40 km) Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
- (0.37 km) Austria Trend Hotel Maximilian
- (0.41 km) Austria Trend Schloss Schoenbrunn Grand Suite
- (0.49 km) Hotel Viktoria
- (0.54 km) Pallottihaus Vienna
- Restaurants near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.17 km) Maxing Stuberl
- (0.21 km) Waldemar Tagesbar
- (0.23 km) Nook Café
- (0.28 km) Brandauer Schlossbrau
- (0.24 km) Cafe Restaurant Kaiserpavillon
- Attractions near Schonbrunner Gardens:
- (0.14 km) Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
- (0.16 km) Maxingstuberl
- (0.21 km) Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn
- (0.21 km) Fresh Ceramics
- (0.22 km) Desert House