One of my favorite parks to visit and tour in Vienna! I have visited the Schönbrunn Schoßpark in both the Summer and Winter. The Summer is more recommended as you can picnic and tour their "Maze" (think Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire maze scene). It was still beautiful and majestic in the Winter time. While staying in Vienna, the Schönbrunn is easy to get to from any U-Bahn Station. You transfer to the u4 (Green Line) and Schönbrunn has its own stop so you cannot miss it! In the Summer, I rented a bike and rode from Karlsplatz to the Schönbrunn and it only took 45minutes while riding through the NaschMarkt. (Note: If you ride a bike or scooter to Schönbrunn, you must leave it on the North Side of the Palace so make sure you have a lock!) Give yourself PLENTY of time (3-4hrs) so you can tour the Gardens, Fountains, Maze, and hopefully get a grand tour of the Schönbrunn Palace. A must see in Vienna, Austria! read more

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SCHONBRUNNER PALACE & GARDENS There isn't much more I can say about the actual palace and gardens--they are AWESOME, and a must-see on your Vienna visit. I purchased the Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with GoodViennaTour via Viator. I was very satisfied with the tour, the price, and the guide (I wish I remembered her name). She was very nice and knowledgeable. read more

Very nice park, open to the public. Pay extra to visit the maze and the Palm house or purchase the class pass to these garden areas plus the Schloss. You could spend hours walking along the various paths and viewing the fountains and ponds. There is also a gorgeous looking public pool with lap lanes and a smaller rectangular pool open in the summer read more

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I would definitely try to arrive early here before it gets crowded in the afternoon. I think it opens at 9 a.m. but got tickets for 10 a.m. as it was our first full day in Vienna and I wasn't sure how early we could get up. The palace is located about 6 subway stops from the Karlzplatz station. The ride took about 20 minutes or less. You exit the station and will see a long row of ~ 2-story buildings to one side. That is sort of the outer wall of the palace courtyard, so proceed along there to the entry gate. There is an information booth there where you can get directions to the main entrance. There is a lot to see here. We walked over 25000 steps the day we visited, and we skipped a few places. We bought a combination ticket so we were able to see a variety of areas that you'd otherwise have to pay for individually. When we arrived, we were a bit early for our timed entry so we explored the courtyard (front) and the rear garden. Both of these have a Versailles vibe. We then toured the palace interior. In addition to rooms for individual rulers, there were a number of ballrooms of various sizes, dining rooms, rooms for meetings or playing cards, etc. Given the huge building, many of the rooms are commensurately large. There was one enormous ballroom that was still seeing diplomatic service in the early 60s for some Cold War summit. Interior decorations were over-the-top ornate. This was an interesting tour. We had lunch at the Gerstner restaurant on-site. It was pricey, though. After that, we toured the L'orangerie (orange / fruit garden), another separate floral garden, and then wandered to the hedge mazes (which we failed to find the target areas). We stopped to relax for a few minutes at a children's playground nearby. We walked briefly through some side gardens screened from the main open garden plaza (rear) by large hedges. We skipped the zoo and climbed the hill up to the Gloriette Schönbrunn, a monument with a cafe at the base. Our ticket got us entry to the top plaza which offered nice views of the city and the place grounds. We hiked back and skipped the Children's Museum (in the main palace). We were tired by the time we made it back to the subway. This was a very worthwhile stop on our trip. It was a nice combination of history, architecture, art, and gardens. read more

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The Schönbrunn Park and Grounds (Schönbrunner Schloßpark) is gigantic, impressive, and a beautiful way to spend an afternoon in Vienna. At the center of it all is Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), a gigantic yellow spectacle that can be seen from almost anywhere on the grounds. Well, it doesn't hurt that it's bright yellow against a ton of greenery. The palace has over 1,400 rooms inside, and it shows in the size and grandeur of the building on the outside. There is also another impressive grand structure on the grounds, the Gloriette monument, which now houses a cafe, but at one point was in remembrance of the demolished Neugebäude Palace, whose ruins also stand still on the grounds of Schönbrunn. At the foot of the Gloriette is the Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen). It's a beautiful water feature decorated with gods from Roman mythology (with Neptune at the center, obviously, but other gods such as Thetis, there as well). Definitely photo worthy. The grounds also house countless rare plants that sit among several gardens and buildings. The Palm House is one such green house building you may have actually seen in travel photographs before. It has gorgeous glass architecture that is worthy of being Instagrammed and shared, at least. Aside from the plants, there are also many perfectly manicured and landscaped trees on the grounds, that create paths and walkways through and around the gardens and orangeries. The Schönbrunn grounds also house a zoo, that happens to be the oldest zoo in the world. So there are some things for kids to do as well, if you visit with the whole family. Best of all, to enter the grounds, walk the paths, and see the gardens, fountains, and exterior of the beautiful buildings - it's absolutely free (during opening hours). If you want to enter the palace, Palm House, zoo, or other museums or buildings, there is a ticket required. read more

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You need to dedicate at least one full day. I was here for 10 hours and that was just the garden and exterior of the palace. It was over Easter weekend and wet weather so the museum and tours were backed up 4 hours to get in so we skipped and did the Palm house, maze, and hiked to the Gloriette. We declined the "all in one" pass and decided to pay as we go at each entrance. The Palm House was a good 20 minutes walk from the palace. It had three different temperatures for the plants. You have humid tropical, cold and normal. The maze was awesome. One that was about 7ft tall and the other was 4ft. Last, we hiked up the hill for another 30 mins to the Gloriette. I regret not paying to take the elevator to the very top. You can still get great views regardless. If we had time, I would have came back for a second day to explore other areas. It's so massive on foot. However, there's a little train that goes around at an extra charge. read more

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The gardens are beautiful and large & free to visit. There are a variety of styles in the park: cultivated flowerbeds, fountains, paths lined with hedges and arches, glassy greenhouses, and some wooded areas with trails up the hill (beside the Gloriette). There are also various attractions that have an admission cost, but it's not necessary to pay anything to enjoy the gardens. Behind the Gloriette is a large pool and wooded area that can't be accessed. I saw a fox and some waterfowl back there. I love that some wildlife are making use of the park. read more

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Huge garden area behind Schönbrunn Palace. Even in December it is beautiful. Mazes and trails of pea gravel. The crunch crunch of every step. Hundreds of trees. Surprisingly there can be green grass in December. As you stroll you'll stumbled on small statues. In bigger clearings you discover huge fountains and monuments. You can enter the Palace Park free of charge during opening hours. Special attractions located in the park - such as the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden, the Maze, the Zoo, the Palm House and the Desert House will need the purchase of individual tickets. See how on a great day, I think it would be impossible to completely cover this park. On Christmas Day I spent over three hours in the zoo located here. I was amazed from 6am to 10 pm no matter the day of week or holiday, the hundreds of people that are here. Local joggers, tourists sightseeing. read more

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Schonbrunn is a bit outside of city center but fast and easy to get to by metro - although there is a short walk from the metro station to the palace. The garden and extensive grounds are free, you only need to get tickets for the inside and the Gloriette - the latter gives you a slightly higher overhead view of the grounds and city beyond. read more

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I found this little park while walking around the city, and it was such a nice surprise. Nestled between the city buildings, it's a perfect spot to sit and people-watch. A lot of locals come here, and it has a really cool vibe. Definitely a great place to relax and take in the city's atmosphere. read more

One of the main tourist attractions in town. We came here with Big Bus and directly walked in to the ticket office. Prices were kind of pricey to visit the castle and other areas. So we decided to skip the castle and walk through the beautiful gardens. We went to the Privy garden and paid the entrance as we thought we had to do this in order to walk around. Bad mistake. It was the entrance to only a small garden and then it has the exit to the large gardens. So if we had walked just a few more meters we wouldn't have to pay for this. And the lady in the ticket counter did not say anything even when I asked her if this was to have access to them. Anyway, we felt assaulted and we continued our visit. The gardens are huge. We only walked through some and through the middle. We did not spend time walking across all of them. We stopped for a snack at the zoo entrance to get some energy before we continued our walk to the Gloriette. It is a steep walk upstairs through a clay road, although it has different routes with different difficulty depending on your health. Once we got to the top we sat down for a while admiring the great place, which houses a restaurant. Once we gained more energy we continued our way to the bus station. Overall an impressive place that I recommended you to visit around if you are with kids. If it's only adults, you can take the time to visit the castle and walk through the many rooms it has. Enjoy! read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - Castle view - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

Amazing place to see! The garden around is beautiful, the building is stunning and the views from the top (or bottom) of the hill are unbeatable in Vienna. You can spend a good amount of time here and won't get board. Loved the whole park! read more

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This palace is truly magnificent. I loved everything about it except for strict guidelines for no photos. There is ONE room where photos are allowed. The Audio Guide Boxes give a great description of each palace room and are FREE - a big plus. There are a multitude of different levels of tickets. We went with the Grand Tour ticket and it was 44 Euros for both of us to get in. After the palace tour,we walked a bit through the garden. We spent about 2.5 hours there. There is A LOT more available amd the palce is SO huge, you could easily spend an entire day and a lot of money seeing more. The Children's museum looked very popular for groups with kids. They also have a train ride to get around, as well as horse carriages. If money was no object, there are endless possibilities for fun. I don't know why they are so strict about photos in the palace, but just be aware, there are plenty of staff on hand to enforce this. Masks are required inside the palace. There is no charge for Backpacks to be kept behind the counterwhile you do tour. Everything is clean and well organized. A definite must see while in Vienna, IMO. read more

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This has to be #1 site for all visitors. The surrounding gardens are very well maintained and unique (no more Ickes required for the park). If you are staying close by and into running - trying the park for your jog/run. The place itself is quite impressive but if you have already seen the imperial palace then it gets a bit monotonous (seen one, seen 'em all - you get the idea). Luckily you have a choice of the short tour or the grand tour. Unless you want to vicariously live like a royalty, I recommend spend more time in the gardens. read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - Must see - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

You could easily spend a full day here! It was such an enjoyable tour and so much to see within the palace. Then the gardens are just as incredible. You can walk around for hours, rest in the shade with a book, eat an ice cream and so much more. They even have nightly concerts which is very cool. Would highly recommend. read more

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Super place. Tons to do. We Hal Vienna Pass. Took a taxi to the palace at 7:45. Got tickets at 8am. Do NOT wait in Vienna pass line before 8:30. Go in regular ticket line. They will help you. After palace (no pictures inside) go to the carriage museum and the palace gardens. Best bathrooms are to your left and upstairs as you enter the schonbrunn cafe where the apple strudel demo is. We liked the panorama train. Great trip and more pictures of schonbrunn and its gardens. Didn't like the zoo even though it was included but at least got a picture of the Panda. Desert house if included is fun but not worth a ticket if you have to pay. read more

A must visit in Vienna, the Summer Palace of the Kaiser. Beautiful gardens and absolutely gorgeous inside. Don't forget to walk up to Gloriette and have a coffee or a soft drink. The view over Vienna is worth it. Highly recommended. read more

Wow! I mean simply wow! This is a wonderful park. Schönbrunn Palace Park is so huge. At first, looking from the outside of the entrance, I had no idea how massive the area was. There are so many impressive fountains, statues and monuments. The special attractions at Schlosspark Schönbrunn include the Palm house, Kronprinzengarten, the Orangeriegarten, the Maze and the Schönbrunn Zoo, and the Wüstenhaus. We were here on May 3rd '18 and it was quite hot. Make sure you wear good walking shoes and take water although you can get it at the restaurant there. The maze and the labyrinth are quite fun. There are also restaurants, a zoo with pandas and other entertainments. The entrance to the park is free. Since 1996, the castle park together with the castle Schönbrunn in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO. read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - May 3rd~~so much to see - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

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The Schönbrunn Palace has everything you need and more. The place is huge! When I came to visit, I didn't have enough time to explore anything outside the palace. I enjoyed learning the history of the Hapsburgs and their influential rule in Vienna. I had the Vienna Pass, which includes a hop on/off bus, and entry into SEVERAL tourist spots around Vienna-- Schönbrunn Palace included! read more

Schönbrunn Palace is gorgeous and huge! I'm happy that my Europe tour group took us here. The audio devices were very helpful to explain each of the rooms in the palace. It's also available in a few other languages besides English too (ie: Japanese, Korean, French, etc.). Note: I think that you can't take any pictures inside the palace. This place is still a must see. read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - Schönbrunn Palace - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

This was one of our stops during our pilgrimage to Medjugorje. This place was beautiful! Highly recommend visiting if you're in the city. We didn't have too much time here but I recommend doing one of the audio tours inside the building and then heading around the back to adore the beautiful gardens. Warning, it can get very packed read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - Backyard gardens - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

The biggest rip off in Vienna! RUN! A bunch of dirty old rooms with a corded rushed walkway, along with hundreds of smelly people. Not an interesting piece of art in the place. Really an awful experience. I'm embarrassed I paid a fee. Maybe the gardens but don't waste your time and money on the old rickety palace. read more

I didn't want to see the palace, but did want to go into the lovely gardens for a walk with a friend. That'll only run you a few euros. Worth a couple relaxing hours, for sure. read more

Other reviews of Schönbrunner Schloßpark talk about how this would be a great place for a "romantic walk." They are not incorrect. However, I was enjoying the company of me, myself, and I just fine this past fall during my brief visit. The gardens and fountains and awnings were insanely gorgeous and the walkways littered with fallen leaves really set the scene for the season. Additionally, as a solo traveler who is apparently selectively approachable, I was asked to take photos of couples so often I'm surprised I didn't accidentally vomit on their cameras. But seriously. This park is the perfect backdrop for any type of outing. There's even a zoo. I didn't go in because it was expensive and I had limited time in Vienna left. But later that weekend when my friends took a separate trip, they went to the zoo. They liked it. I felt safe walking the grounds and probably only scratched the surface of its offerings. It's quite massive. I'm hopeful to one day return. read more

This review is only for the exterior gardens of the Palace. I was cheap and did not want to pay 15+ euro for a ticket to tour the inside of the Palace. If you do want to buy a ticket, you're recommended to purchase one online instead of waiting in a line at the ticket office. Schonbrunn is an easy tram ride from the center of Vienna. You seriously cannot miss it once you get off at the stop across the street. Walk through the entrance gates and the building to your left is the ticket office and gift shop. There are restrooms here and they cost .50 cents. Pro Tip: hold it! The bathroom in the lobby portion of the Palace itself is totally free! I visited Schonbrunn in mid-January and it was insanely cold that day. Check the weather and dress in layers if needed. I opted to stroll around the gardens behind the Palace since they were free. They would be magnificent in spring/summer. Multiple paths, hedge mazes, an Orangery, and epic statues/fountains adorn this massive garden. The website of Schonbrunn even has a PDF you can download if you want to run/jog through the gardens. It would be a lovely place to exercise. The Zoo can be accessed by walking through the gardens as well. Take advantage of nice weather and explore the gardens. Need new IG photos? Werk your angles here and use nature as a backdrop! read more

Schönbrunn Palace is gorgeous itself but the gardens and the surrounding areas are just exquisite. Roses, fountains, more flowers, statues, courtyards, mazes, and so much more. It's really expansive and you can literally spend a day in the gardens/park. The palace tour gets crowded but when you go outside there is a ton of space and at times I felt like Sam and I were the only ones in this gorgeous place. This is a must see for a Austrian vacation. One of the best places to take pictures and enjoy a romantic walk.~ read more

This is strictly for the grounds around Schonbrunn Palace, they are simply amazing. This is an expansive area that surrounds the Palace, the gardens are incredibly beautiful. The obelisk fountain, in the end of the eastern diagonal traverse was erected in 1777, its historical significance is fascinating. The grounds have paths of packed dirt and gravel that traverse the whole park, in fact the day was so glorious and inviting during our spring visit, that I had to go out for a run around the park. Amazing. We did return in the winter time, and it is a completely different scene, of course, the plants are all dead, the trees are dormant and the fountains are frozen... but it is just as impressive. The Neptune Fountain, sits in all its glory at the foot of Schonbrunn hill at the end of the gardens behind the palace, this is one of most significant monuments in the grounds, don't miss out the on the opportunity to admire and explore this landmark. Other important monuments throughout the park include: the Maze and Labyrinth ....just like the one in The Shinning, the Botanic Garden, Zoo Vienna (worthy of its own review), and even a monument called Roman Ruin, which is believed to actually depict the Victory of Rome over Carthage - A little trivia fact : The Habsburgs actually believed that they were the legitimate successors of Roman Empire, in fact there is a lot of history that supports this claim, it is simply fascinating! read more

Absolutely beautiful gardens with something for everyone! After our visit to the Schloss, we took some time to walk through the gardens - there are formal areas, wooded spots, beautiful flowerbeds (though it was still winter when we visited) and fountains everywhere. It felt a bit like the gardens at Versailles, but more "natural" and "accessible" if that makes sense - like the gardens here were designed to be used and enjoyed vs. to make an impression. If you feel like a hike, you can head up the hill to the Gloriette for views of the city and the schloss. Or not. Maybe you want to visit the Zoo? It's right there! If you love nature and plants, don't miss the Palmenhaus which was full of blooming azaleas and camillas. There's even a small "desert house" which has typical desert plants and beautiful free-flying birds. I didn't expect these last two things and found them to be absolutely delightful! Even though all of Vienna (it seemed) was enjoying the grounds on a nice weekend day, we never felt crowded. We spent most of our day here and I thought it was one of the highlights of our visit for sure. read more

BEAUTIFUL! That really says it all. The park is enormous and the views are just spectacular. As we walked along the various paths and then to the top of where the Garden Gloriette is, we were able to take in the beauty of the palace and its surrounding gardens. For a leisurely day to just stroll around and take in the beauty of these gardens is well worth the trip. read more

I absolutely beautiful place to walk around, and enjoy everything Schönbrunner area has to offer. I could spend hours here on a nice summer day, and wouldn't want to leave. Definitely a spot to hit up while in Vienna enjoying it's classical history. read more

The gardens at Schonbrunn made me want to break into song. Correction: getting lost amongst the lush aisles of plants and trees, serene fountains made me want to bust out into Julie Andrew's songs. Though, we weren't in Salzburg where Sound of Music was actually filmed - these well-maintained gardens made me realize just why those damn Von Trapp kids were singing all the time. Austria is a beautiful country with a beautiful palace and grounds to reflect just that. It's probably not to a lot of people's surprise, that Austrians take pride in their exquisite culture, delicious food, imperial architecture, and breathtaking landscapes along the Danube. Schonbrunn palace doesn't skip a beat in relaying that pride. For that time, the palace's rooms were designed in the hottest trend and individually designed with some function, but more importantly they all had some special decorative element to them. For instance, one room was wall-papered in Asian iconography (or what their perceptions of the Asian cultures were then) made out of rare material that costs approximately $2 million to maintain. The Hapsburgs knew how to live. As you can imagine, the gardens were no different than the interior elegance of the palace. Likewise to Versailles, the expansive gardens lead you onto numerous paths lined with small and large trees, fruit trees, a bird aviary, and fountains commemorating some significant date, battle, or Hapsburg family member. If you are visiting Vienna, I highly recommend visiting the Schonbrunn Palace. read more

I randomly made my here a few weeks ago with some newly made friends. Being frugal travellers we didn't pay the entry fee for the over 1,400 rooms. Will do on my next visit. Schönbrunn Palace is a former imperial summer palace and not surprisingly on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The gardens are a must see if visiting Vienna. The grounds are sweeping and well manicured with pretty gardens galore. Make sure to visit the fountain and pretty ducks. If you have a fair amount of time on your hands there is a maze and zoo. Do take the time to walk up to the Gloriette for stunning views of Vienna. There's also a loo and a full service restaurant with wifi. Have some Sachertorte. Ya gotta treat yourself for that mini hike. Love this place and hope to visit again! read more

I must say, this is better than Versailles. I find it intimate, beautiful and the scenery is exquisite. No wonder Marie Antoinette missed her palace. Versailles is too big and full of people constantly even 'til this day. read more

Must go. This is a real Palace that with a lot of history. The whole area and palace are so beautiful. Just look at those photos and be there. It's a huge tourist attraction. However, there english tour is limited to the pre-record machine or part-time english tour guide. Lacking english information and direction. Other than that, must go and must see... read more

Amazing castle. Haunting stories about the royalty that has lived in the palace. A showcase of massive opulence and decadence. And the gardens are sprawling. Could get super crowded from all the other tourists, but nevertheless, a must visit place in Vienna. Just walking through might take you a few hours. It starts off slow as it alludes to the silverware of the royalty here but it builds to the detailed stories of the different lives of the royal personalities. My favorite is of Queen Sisi. They have very specific artifacts and even deathbeds of some of the Dukes. Even the bathrooms and toilets were on display! Fun times for anyone interested in the culture here. read more

If you like gardens this is a dream come true. Be prepared to walk holes in your shoes because you can't get enough. There are my treasures to be discovered in these gardens. read more

Gorgeous, great walk, great views, has a zoo, food and drinks even a coffee cart, souvenir shop and more . Kids had fun just walking around . They have a site seeing train if you want to take. Definitely worth a look. read more

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What a gorgeous place to walk around and soak the palace in. In my opinion you don't even need to go inside. The gardens are spectacular and beautifully manicured. It's in the same park where the zoo is so we did both things in the same day. Loads of walking but it's worth it. read more

Schönbrunner Schloßpark - Parks Near Me - Vienna, 9

Nice gardens, food and coffee were good. And seemed relatively reasonably priced. Make sure to specify tap water if you don't want a €4 bottle of water. Not sure why anyone would want such a narrow palace ... read more

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This park is magnificent and amazing in both layout and size. It is absolutely possible to get lost in the labrynths and different areas at any time. Locals out to jog and tourists mix, but it never seems crowded or too touristy to me. Don't miss the bird house, which if I recall actually has descendants of the birds raised by the Habsburgs in the 18th century. read more