Schönbrunn in a nutshell
Schönbrunn Palace lies in Vienna's 13th district, about 15 minutes by U-Bahn from the city centre. Empress Maria Theresa turned an older hunting lodge into the imperial summer residence from 1743. Emperor Franz Joseph was born here in 1830 and died here on 21 November 1916; his rooms are kept as they were in that year.
Palace and gardens have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. The operator counted around 3.96 million admissions to the palace and its garden attractions in 2025. The park itself is free and not included in that figure.
Which ticket should you buy?
Prices valid from 1 July to 2 November 2026 for adults. Children aged 6 to 18 pay less, and the audio guide is included.
| Ticket | What you see | Time | Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Apartments | Selected state rooms on the main floor | about 40 min | €30 |
| Palace Ticket | The whole main floor, including the private rooms of Franz Joseph, Elisabeth and Maria Theresa | about 75 min | €42 |
| Classic Pass | Palace Ticket plus Crown Prince Garden, Orangery Garden, Maze and Gloriette terrace | 3 to 4 h | €49 |
| Classic Pass Plus | Classic Pass plus zoo, Desert House and Palm House | about 1 day | €81 |
| Sisi Pass | Palace Ticket plus Sisi Museum in the Hofburg and the Furniture Museum | valid 1 year | €60 |
Many guides still quote the older prices of €28 and €38 and the old names "Imperial Tour" and "Grand Tour". Prices from 3 November 2026 had not been published by mid-October.
Our picks: Schönbrunn tickets and tours
An evening with dinner and concert, and the two most-booked guided tours with entry.
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Evening palace visit, dinner and concert
An after-hours visit of the palace with audio guide, dinner in a selected restaurant and a Mozart and Strauss concert. Drinks with dinner are extra.
Check availability →Guided palace and gardens tour
A two-hour guided tour with skip-the-line entry to the palace and a walk through the gardens. Meeting point at the fountain in the main courtyard.
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Skip-the-line palace and gardens tour
A licensed guide takes you through 22 state rooms and the gardens, with the entry ticket included. You get there yourself by U4.
Check availability →Schönbrunn tickets and tours
Palace tickets with a time slot, guided tours and evening concerts in the Orangery, with live prices and availability.
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Plan your visit
Tickets, timing and the right U-Bahn stop. Start here.
Schönbrunn tickets explained
State Apartments, Palace Ticket, Classic Pass or Sisi Pass: what each includes and who it suits.
Guided tours compared
Skip-the-line tickets, guided tours and concert packages, and when they are worth it.
Opening hours and visit length
Palace, park and garden attractions by season, and how long each ticket takes.
How to get to Schönbrunn
U4 Schönbrunn or Hietzing, tram 10 and 60, bus 10A and the new Engelstor gate.
Gardens and Gloriette
What is free in the park, the walk up to the Gloriette and the paid garden attractions.
Schönbrunn Zoo
The oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1752, with two giant pandas since 2025.
Five things to know before you go
The details that save time and money.
Buy from the official shop
The palace operator warns about fake ticket websites. Official tickets are sold online in its own shop and at the ticket desks. The palace works with fixed entry times, so book a time slot in advance.
Ticket guide →Get off at the right stop
Take the U4 to Schönbrunn for the palace and the main park. For the zoo, Palm House and Desert House, the next stop, Hietzing, is closer.
Getting there →No more 48 or 72-hour tickets
Since 1 January 2026 Vienna's public transport sells no 48 or 72-hour passes. A single ride costs €3.20 (€3.00 digital), a 24-hour ticket €10.20 (€9.70 digital).
Tickets and routes →Garden season ends on 2 November
The park stays open and free all year. The Gloriette terrace, Maze, Crown Prince Garden and Orangery Garden have their own tickets, and their published season runs until 2 November 2026.
Gardens →Christmas market from 6 November
The Christmas market in the main courtyard runs from 6 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with free entry. At the same time "Imperial Lights" lights up part of the park, from €24.
Christmas market →More imperial Vienna
Schönbrunn is one half of the Habsburg story. The other half is in the city centre.
Hofburg
The Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. The museum section reopens on 19 November 2026.
Belvedere Palace
Klimt's The Kiss in the Upper Belvedere. Tickets from €23 with a time slot.
Palm House and Maze
Two of the paid extras in the park, and whether they are worth the ticket.
Things to do in Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Naschmarkt and more.
Schönbrunn Palace: frequently asked questions
How much does Schönbrunn Palace cost?
From 1 July to 2 November 2026 the State Apartments cost €30 and the Palace Ticket €42 for adults. The Classic Pass with the garden attractions costs €49. The park is free.
Is the Schönbrunn park free?
Yes. The palace park is open every day from 6:30 am and free of charge. It closes between 5:30 pm in winter and 9 pm in summer. Only the Gloriette terrace, Maze, Crown Prince Garden, Orangery Garden, Palm House and zoo charge admission.
How long do I need for Schönbrunn?
The State Apartments take about 40 minutes and the Palace Ticket about 75 minutes. With the gardens and the Gloriette, plan three to four hours. With the zoo, it is a full day.
What are the opening hours?
From 1 September to 2 November 2026 the palace is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. From 3 November it closes at 5 pm. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Can I take photos inside?
Private photos are generally allowed in the state rooms, but without flash, tripod or selfie stick. The operator lists exceptions for some rooms and special exhibitions.