Must-See
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburgs' 1,441-room summer palace, with state rooms of Maria Theresa and Sisi and vast baroque gardens.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid; the gardens are free
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 ViennaDirections
- Getting There
- Schönbrunn station (U4).
Why Go
The palace took its present form under Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century. Tours show the imperial apartments, the Great Gallery and the rooms of Franz Joseph and Sisi; a six-year-old Mozart played here.
The gardens climb to the Gloriette, with its café and view of the city. The zoo in the park, founded in 1752, is the oldest in the world.
Tips
- Book a timed ticket online, and choose the Grand Tour for the most rooms.
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