The Schönbrunn Palace (German Schloß Schönbrunn) is the Viennese residence of the Austrian emperors, one of the most important architectural buildings of the Austrian Baroque (architect - Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach).

In addition to the palace itself with its magnificent architecture and unique exposition, the Palm House, the Glorietta Pavilion, the wonderful park, the labyrinth, the oldest zoo are interesting in Schönbrunn.

In the local cafe several times a day, a strudel show is held, during which the secrets of cooking this dessert are opened and definitely give a try.

Exposition

Several halls and forty rooms are open for visitors (the palace plan):

• The Mirror Hall (Spiegelsalon), in which, under Maria Theresa, ministers took the oath. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played in it for the empress. In 1747, these chambers were taken away to the Princess Charlotte of Lorraine (sister of Franz I - the wife of Maria Theresa).
• The Great Hall of Roses (Rosa-Zimmer) is named after the artist Joseph Rose, who designed the interior of the room. The wall paintings depict the landscapes of Switzerland and Northern Italy. Noteworthy are the portrait of Maria Theresa, richly decorated clock on the table and blue and white floor vases from Asia.
• A large gallery - a room 43 meters long and 10 meters high was used for the audience of the emperors. During the Second World War, the hall was partially destroyed, but in 1947-1949 it was rebuilt again.
• Small gallery, where small dining receptions, concerts and other events were organized. The bust of Marie Antoinette and Maria Carolina from marble, as well as two carved wood and gilded chandeliers decorate the gallery.
• Room Roesselzimmer, which was conceived as a room for games (Roessel - German "chess horse"). Since the 19th century, it has been used as a canteen.
• The ceremonial hall (originally called Batagliensaal - "battle hall"). On the walls you can see the episodes of the great battles drawn in the second half of the 18th century. In the famous Musikfest painting in the left corner you can see little Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Schönbrunn Palace

Rooms

• 1: The Guards Room (Gardezimmer). In this room, decorated in white with gold colors, guardsmen received orders from the monarch.
• 2: the entrance of Franz Josef or the so-called "Billiard room" (Billardzimmer). The room was intended for rest and private audiences of the emperor.
• 3: room with walnut wood trim (Nussholz-Zimmer). Here at the desk, Franz Joseph I received the visitors who were waiting for the private audience.
• 4: the study of Emperor Franz Joseph (Arbeitszimmer).
• 5: the bedroom of Franz Josef (Schlafzimmer), which visually demonstrates the lifestyle of the Kaiser, who preferred modesty and simplicity.
• 6: cabinet with terrace (Terassenkabinett) - room of Empress Elizabeth. * 7: working room with a wooden staircase (Stiegenkabinett) with lacquered wardrobes in the East Asian style, a secretor with boxes of mother-of-pearl and numerous pictures.
• 8: toilet room (Toilettenzimmer) with walls covered with wooden panels with pink brocade. There is a unique washbasin made of walnut wood with a white marble slab.
• 9: bedroom of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elizabeth. FROM
• 10: Salon der Kaiserin Elisabeth's salon.
• Other rooms: Marie Antoinette-Zimmer's room ,bathroom of the Empress Elizabeth (Badezimmer der Kaiserin Elisabeth) ,breakfast room (Fruehstueckszimmer) ,yellow room ,room with balcony (Balkonzimmer) ,small room Rosa (Rosa-Zimmer) ,round Chinese cabinet ,oval Chinese cabinet ,blue chinese salon ,room Vieux-Laque ,Napoleon-Zimmer's room ,porcelain room (Porzelanzimmer) ,millionth room (Millionen-Zimmer) ,Gobelin-Salon ,memorial room (Gedenkzimmer) ,red salon ,East office with terrace (Terrassenkabinett Ost) ,the birth room of Emperor Franz Joseph I (Geburtszimmer) ,working room of the Erz-Duke Franz Karl ,salon of the Erz-Duke Franz Karl ,wild boar room ,passing room ,machine room ,room with carousel (Karussellzimmer) ,room with lanterns (Laternenzimmer)

Address and opening hours

Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria

Phone: +43 (0) 1 81 11 32 39

How to get there:

• Metro: U4, Schönbrunn station
• Tram: 10 and 58, Schönbrunn station
• Bus: 10A, Schönbrunn station

Working hours:

• April-June: Mon-Sun 8.30-17.00
• July-August: Mon-Sun 8.30-18.00
• September-October: Mon-Sun 8.30-17.00
• November-March: Mon-Sun 8.30-16.30
• Tickets are sold from 8:15 am
• entrance to the park in the summer at 6:00, in the winter at 6:30

Entrance:

• adults: 9, 50 EUR, with audioguide 12, 9 EUR (guests with Wien Karte 11, 4 EUR)
• children (6-18): 6, 50 EUR, with audioguide 8, 9 EUR
• students, disabled: 8, 50 EUR, with audio guide 11, 4 EUR
• to school groups (6-18, maximum 25 persons): 4, 90 EUR, with audioguide 7, 9 EUR

Reviews of Schönbrunn (5)

Evaluation 10

Pink mood June 04, 2014

Elena

was here in May 2014

Thought when to go to Schönbrunn, the flowering of wisteria or the flowering of roses. Chose the last and did not regret it. On May 31 roses began to fall a little, but they were still blossoming, rosaries and a tunnel of roses were simply magnificent. In the zoo almost all animals languidly basked in the sun, many children were born and it was possible to observe them: leopard, elephant, deer .. Even in the middle of spring you will not see this.
I liked the zoo, the gardens in the palace and the palace from the inside. Physically there was not enough time for the carriage museum and labyrinth. In general, one day on Schönbrunn is not enough, all the same something you will not have time to see, or if you gallop on all the objects, then you will not enjoy the beauty of these places.
My more detailed report, which does not fit here, you can read here http://www.nice-places.com/articles/europe/wien/728.htm

Evaluation 8

Pale excursion February 11, 2014

Angela

was here in May 2013

In Vienna, I came all alone, because none of my friends wanted to join me. Everyone was either busy with work or preparing for the session. The very city I really liked, very rich and lively, but visiting the palace of Schönbrunn did not impress me. Probably, it's all about taste, for example, I like more cognitive excursions. The building itself is large enough and massive, and the successfully chosen yellow color gives it lightness. Near the castle there are many interesting places, I ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Unforgettable visit to Schönbrunn February 11, 2014

Anastasia

was here in February 2013

Last year, my friend and I visited Vienna, and of course we visited the wonderful Schönbrunn Palace. The Palace is very easy to reach, you need to take the metro. Inside the metro there are maps at every step, and you can always see where you are, so it's very difficult to get lost. When you approach the Vienna residence of Schönbrunn, the impressions are simply stunning. Such an interesting structure occupies a vast territory. Around the walk a lot of tourists, all photographed in the background of the building. We visited near ... Read full review

Vienna Zoo. The most elegant November 04, 2013

hototo

was here in June 2012

The oldest Viennese zoo in the world recently celebrated its 250th anniversary, because it was founded in the distant 1752. I visited him a year ago and the impressions from this place - only positive.

The menagerie was located in the park of the summer imperial residence, not far from the Schönbrunn Palace, so only the members of the royal family and their honored guests could admire the animals for the first quarter of a century.

However, the excursions here were always conducted: Maria Theresa, who had many children, was knowledgeable in education and believed ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Royal dimensions November 04, 2013

Milonga

was here in June 2012

Independently to go to Schönbrunn is not difficult. By metro it is quite fast to reach from any part of the city. To see both the park and the palace of time you need a lot. The palace is wonderful, but the park was remembered more. Orange trees, a maze, fountains, a zoo, a luxurious rose garden - to see all this, it will take more than one hour of time. In the park you can drive a small train. Exit the train is better near the Glorietta observation deck. This is the furthest point of the park. From here, a wonderful ... Read full review