Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna, Austria
The former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with a long baroque façade, formal gardens and a hill crowned by the Gloriette. Book the palace interior ahead in high season, and save time to walk the park, which can be explored without a palace ticket.
Schönbrunn was the summer residence of the Habsburgs from the 18th century until 1918. Maria Theresa had the palace remodelled into its present form in the 1740s and 1750s; earlier designs were by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. The palace has 1,441 rooms, including the 43 m long Great Gallery. The Gloriette has stood on the hill in the park since 1775. The zoo was founded in 1752, and the Orangery is 186 m long. The complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
The park covers about 160 hectares, with a maze, the Neptune Fountain and the zoo; allow half a day to a full day to see the palace and gardens. Because of the heavy demand, the palace recommends booking tickets online in advance and warns of fake websites, so it is best to buy only through the official site. The park and the palace have their own opening hours, which are listed on the website.
- Nearest town
- Vienna, Austria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.1845, 16.3119
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Reisemobil-Stellplatz WienMotorhome stopover5 km from Schönbrunn Palace · 167 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- MICAMPA Wien WienerwaldCampsite6 km from Schönbrunn PalaceTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Naturistenpark Lobau CampingCampsite13 km from Schönbrunn PalaceTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogsWi-Fi
- Donaupark Camping KlosterneuburgCampsite14 km from Schönbrunn Palace · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping WienerwaldCampsite16 km from Schönbrunn PalaceTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Donaupark Camping TullnCampsite24 km from Schönbrunn Palace · 130 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Schönbrunn Palace?
Schönbrunn Palace is in Vienna, Austria, at GPS 48.1845, 16.3119. It is about 41 km from Eisenstadt.
Can you camp near Schönbrunn Palace?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilabstellplatz MICAMPA Wienerwald, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Schönbrunn Palace?
Places worth a stop nearby: Naschmarkt (4 km), Hundertwasserhaus (7 km), Esterházy Palace (41 km) and Devín Castle (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Schönbrunn Palace?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)