Worth the extra ticket? Our short verdict
The park is free, but these three attractions charge their own admission. Our view, not an official rating: the Palm House is the best value of the three if you like plants or want a warm, dry place on a cold day. The Desert House makes sense only if you are going to the zoo anyway. The Maze is mainly for families with children, and adults get more from the Gloriette terrace.
Prices below are for adults in 2026. The park and the free walk to the Neptune Fountain stay open without any of them.
Prices and hours at a glance
Adult prices in 2026. Children pay less, as listed.
| Attraction | Adults | Child | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm House | €9 | €7 (up to 5 free) | 1 May to 30 Sep 10 am to 6 pm; 1 Oct to 30 Apr 10 am to 5 pm |
| Desert House | €9 | €7 (up to 5 free) | Jan to Apr 9 am to 5 pm; May to Sep 9 am to 6 pm; Oct to Dec 9 am to 5 pm |
| Palm House plus Desert House | €13.50 | €10.50 | As above |
| Exclusive Gardens (Maze, Crown Prince Garden, Orangery Garden, Gloriette terrace) | €16 | €11 | Varies by date, until 2 November 2026 |
| Kindermuseum plus Maze | €16 | €16 | – |
Last entry at the Palm House is 30 minutes before closing. The Desert House is open 365 days a year. Garden hours are explained on our gardens page. The single price of the Maze is not published separately, so we do not quote one.
Schönbrunn tickets and passes
The Classic Pass includes the Maze. The Classic Pass Plus adds the Palm House, the Desert House and the zoo. Compare live prices and availability.
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The Palm House
Three pavilions and three climate zones in one glass house.
The Palm House belongs to the Austrian federal gardens, not to the palace operator. The palace site calls it the last of its kind built in continental Europe. It has three pavilions with three climate zones, so you walk from one plant world into the next.
Inside, the temperature is between 8 and 17 °C. Bring a layer in winter. As a glass house it also works as a rain plan.
Worth it if: you enjoy plants, architecture or photography, or you need a dry stop between palace and park. Skip it if: your time is short and you want views, because the Gloriette terrace gives more of those.
The Desert House
Part of the zoo, in the same corner of the park.
The Desert House belongs to the zoo, but you can buy a ticket for it alone. It costs €9, children €7, and children up to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. A colony of naked mole-rats with about 50 animals lives here.
The combined ticket with the Palm House costs €13.50, compared with €18 for two single tickets. If you plan the zoo, check the combinations on the zoo page: zoo plus Desert House costs €33.50, and zoo plus Palm House plus Desert House costs €38. The Classic Pass Plus at €81 covers everything.
Worth it if: you are visiting the zoo, or travel with children who like animals. Skip it if: you have just a few hours and only want the palace and the gardens.
Maze and Labyrinthikon
The maze is also known in German as the Irrgarten.
The Maze comes with the Labyrinthikon, a play area with activity stations. There is a lookout platform in the maze. It is part of the Exclusive Gardens ticket at €16 and of the Classic Pass, and a single price is not published.
Children up to 14 may enter only with an adult. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing, 15 minutes earlier than the other gardens. A combination of Kindermuseum and Maze costs €16 for every age group, the Kindermuseum alone €12.
Worth it if: you have children who enjoy running through a maze. Skip it if: you are adults without kids. Take the €5.50 Gloriette terrace ticket for the view. If you want the Crown Prince Garden and the Orangery Garden too, the €16 Exclusive Gardens ticket covers all four.
Which extras fit your visit?
Pick by who you travel with and how long you have.
Two hours, palace only
Skip all three. The free park gives you the Great Parterre and Neptune Fountain without extra tickets.
Half a day with gardens
Choose the Exclusive Gardens ticket for the Maze, Crown Prince Garden, Orangery Garden and Gloriette, or the Classic Pass if you also want the Palace Ticket.
Family with children
The Maze and Labyrinthikon are the main draw. Add the Desert House if you visit the zoo.
Rainy or cold day
The Palm House is open all year and is a warmer break. The Maze and gardens have tickets only until 2 November 2026, and winter operation is not confirmed.
Full day with the zoo
The Classic Pass Plus at €81 covers eight attractions. Check that you will actually use all of them before you buy.
Plan the rest of your visit
Where the extras fit in with palace, zoo and park.
Gardens and Gloriette
Free areas, the Gloriette terrace and the paid gardens.
Schönbrunn Zoo
Prices, entrances and combination tickets with the glasshouses.
Schönbrunn tickets explained
Classic Pass, Classic Pass Plus and the other options.
How to get to Schönbrunn
Get off at Hietzing for the glasshouses and the zoo.
Palm House and Maze: frequently asked questions
How much does the Schönbrunn Palm House cost?
€9 for adults and €7 for children in 2026. Children up to 5 enter free. A combination ticket with the Desert House costs €13.50.
Is the Palm House open in winter?
Yes. From 1 October to 30 April it is open from 10 am to 5 pm, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. The temperature inside is 8 to 17 °C.
Is the Schönbrunn Maze worth it?
For families with children, yes. Adults without children may prefer the Gloriette terrace at €5.50. If you want several gardens, the €16 Exclusive Gardens ticket includes the Maze.
Is the Maze included in the Classic Pass?
Yes. The Classic Pass at €49 includes the Palace Ticket, Crown Prince Garden, Orangery Garden, Maze and Gloriette terrace.
Where do I get off for the Palm House?
Take the U4 to Hietzing. The Palm House and the Desert House lie on the way to the zoo's main entrance.
Can children enter the Maze alone?
No. Children up to 14 may enter only with an adult.