Every self-respecting tourist or traveler should visit this magnificent building with its gardens and zoo. Since I am just such a tourist, I got ready to go, and my merry friends joined me. When we arrived and saw the palace from afar, we exclaimed in chorus: "Oh God, how huge!" And believe me, there was something to be surprised at.

It will take more than one day to go through all 40 rooms, explore the park and visit the cute animals in the zoo corner. So we decided to inspect the palace and park itself one day, and the zoo the next. Before visiting, I advise you to prepare mentally (do not explore other sights in front of Schönbrunn, all the same, previous impressions will be erased from memory) and physically (of course, you will have to walk and stand a lot).

Story

Now you say: "What a boring thing to read this story." But how else? You can't just come to the palace, look at the interiors and leave without understanding the main events that took place there. The history of the summer residence of the emperors of the Habsburg dynasty is very interesting and eventful. Here are the main ones:

• in the 14th century on the site of the palace there was the Catterburg estate with a personal plot owned by the monastery,
• 1548 - the mayor of Vienna (Hermann Bayer) converted the ownership of the monastery into a local estate,
• 1569 - with the help of Emperor Maximilian II, the estate (as well as a stable, a garden, a mill) joined the possessions of the Habsburgs,
• 1576 - the estate passes into the possession of Rudolf II, who was not particularly interested in improving it,
• 1612 - Emperor Matthew discovered the source "Schöne Brunnen!" ("Beautiful springs") and installed a well and a hunting lodge on this place,
• 1637 - the move of the widow of Emperor Ferdinand II, Eleanor, to the palace,
• 1642 renamed to Schönburn,
• 1683 - destruction of the palace, after the Turkish siege,
• 1696 - 1713 - construction of the palace from scratch (based on the Palace of Versailles),
• 1728 - Emperor Charles VI gives Schönbrunn to his daughter - Maria Theresa,
• 1742 -1743 - resumption of construction and reconstruction of the entire palace,
• 1805, 1809 - use of the complex as Napoleon's headquarters,
• 1882 - completion of the construction of the Palm House,
• since 1848 - the transformation of the palace during the reign of Franz Joseph, since the castle became the main residence of the emperor,
• 1945 damage to the palace as a result of bombing during the Second World War,
• since 1992 - restoration of the castle,
• 1996 - the palace was included in the list of objects world heritage UNESCO.

Schönbrunn Palace

The luxurious palace was built in the Baroque style. And this means "no" to simplicity and routine, "yes" to pomp and luxury. Already at the entrance to the territory of the imperial palace, you realize that everything is done with taste.

History buffs are already aware that the castle has more than one thousand rooms (namely 1441). Fortunately (or unfortunately), you can only see 40.

How to get to the palace and park

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 47-49.

Schönburnn Palace and Park are located at the same address, in the thirteenth district of Vienna, Hitzing. You can get there in different ways:

• Take the U4 green line to Schönbrunn station.
• Take bus 10A to the Schloss Schönbrunn stop.
• With trams 10 and 58, stop at Schloss Schönbrunn.

For the cost of the trip, see the end of the story (after the zoo).

The premises of the palace

Finally, we got to the most interesting thing - the inner chambers and rooms. As soon as I began to climb the stairs (pictured below) leading to the beginning of the excursion to the apartments of Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth (Sisi), it seemed that my dress code (sneakers and jeans) did not correspond to the place. Although it may not be important, I advise you to choose a long dress, you will feel more confident.

Above is the layout of the halls. Each of them has its own story ...

Guards room

In this room, the guards stood guard, protecting the entrance to the private domain of the emperor.

The room is bright and spacious. It must have been a pleasure to work here.

Billiard room

It is the entrance hall of Franz Joseph. Several times a week, he received members of his government and other high-ranking officials.

And so that they would not get bored while waiting for their turn to see him, the emperor installed a large table for playing billiards. That's what taking care of your subordinates means!

Walnut room

It was here that Franz Joseph received all the officials.

I have never seen a job more luxurious than this! The gilded decorations throughout the room, the woodwork and the emperor's desk are simply gorgeous.

Franz Joseph's office

After the previous rooms, the study looks rustic.

On the walls there are portraits of him and his wife Elizabeth.

In this office, every morning at five o'clock in the morning, the emperor began his work.

Bedroom

It is also distinguished by its modesty and simplicity. Even the bed on which he died is made of plain wood.

The emperor got up at 4 in the morning, washed himself with cold water and prayed. And here you can also see a portrait of Prince Rudolph and a portrait of the emperor himself before his death. An English-style toilet was installed at the exit from the room at the end of the 19th century.

Cabinet with terrace

This room belonged to Empress Elizabeth.

Attention is drawn to the walls: they are covered with silk.

Room with wooden stairs

Here Elizabeth wrote letters, diaries. The walls are covered with silk wallpaper.

The uniqueness of this room is that from it you can go straight to the garden via a spiral staircase.

Dressing room

It is immediately clear that this is a women's room. Here you will see pieces of furniture and its details: a table, a clothes hanger, a washbasin, a mirror, paintings and a figurine of Franz Joseph's husband.

Elizabeth spent a lot of time in this room. As you know, the Empress had luxurious hair and it required special and long-term care.

Bedroom of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth

The dormitory walls are upholstered in blue and white silk. This room was only used in the early years of marriage.

Due to the fact that Elizabeth loved to travel a lot, the emperor became more lonely, but he continued to love the beautiful Sisi until her tragic death.

Empress Elizabeth's Salon

The bright room is decorated in the neo-rococo style.

An interesting feature the clock is opposite the mirror, it stands with its back, that is, you can see what time it is just by looking in the mirror.

Marie Antoinette's room

This is one beautiful room that has been converted into a dining room. On the tables there are crystal glasses, Viennese porcelain. In the center of the room, on the wall, is a painting by Franz Joseph at the age of 20.

The room is named after Marie Antoinette because a tapestry of her and her children once hung here. Today it is privately owned by the Habsburg family.

Children

Although the room is called a nursery, it was not. Rooms for children were on the ground or on the upper floors of the palace.

And here, in the right half, you can see the portrait of Maria Theresa. She was the daughter of Emperor Charles VI and was born in 1717. At the age of 19, she married Francis Stephen of Lorraine and bore him 16 children: 11 daughters and 5 sons. The room is decorated with several portraits of her girls.

On the left, you will see the bathroom, which was installed in 1917 for the last Empress of Austria, Cité Bourbon of Parma.

Breakfast room

The room is located in the southwest side of the palace. Previously, it served, as you might guess, as the breakfast room under the Empress Maria of Bavaria.

The room is decorated with interior details in the Rococo style.

Yellow room

Another luxurious room! Guess which color is the dominant color in the interior? Yes, yellow!

The armchairs are upholstered in gold silk fabric, the walls are also decorated with gold ornaments. Rococo.

Room with balcony

The paintings in this room depict the children of Maria Theresa, including Maria Elizabeth, who was considered the most beautiful of the daughters. But after she fell ill with smallpox, her face was disfigured with scars, and she could not find a husband. The only way out was to go to the monastery, which she did.

Mirror hall

In my opinion, the most impressive room in the palace. Thanks to a large number mirrors the room looks very voluminous. The combination of gold and burgundy color gives the room the chic that was so loved in those days. That's what a well-hired interior designer means!

The attention is also drawn to the Chinese vases and bronze clocks, which are very skillfully made. Suddenly, there is also an altar with the image of the Virgin Mary. By the way, this hall was popular at various events - the famous Austrian composer W. Mozart performed here, many ministers took the oath, and hosted receptions.

Rose's Rooms

The following rooms are no worse than the previous one. They were named after the artist (Josef Rosa) who designed these rooms. On the walls are huge paintings of landscapes in Italy and Switzerland. The canvas with Swiss nature also depicts a castle, which is the hereditary residence of the dynasty.

Between these paintings is a large portrait of Franz I, for a long time it was housed in the Museum of Art History.

Hall with lanterns

Before the installation of electricity in the palace, this room housed the so-called lamp-bearers, whose duties included lighting the passage of the royal family or its members after dark.

Large gallery

Meetings and celebrations were held in this hall.

It looks pompous, as befits such a room.

Small gallery

This hall is more modest than the previous one, but it is not inferior in importance. Concerts were organized here, lunch breaks were arranged.

The room is decorated with two gilded chandeliers.

Chinese cabinets

On either side of the Small Gallery there are two Chinese offices - an oval one on the left and a round one on the right. The art fashion from China and Japan had a huge impact on the decoration and furnishings of royal residences in the 18th century. The rooms are distinguished by their intricate parquet flooring and luxurious chandeliers.

Two rooms were used by Maria Theresa for conferences with her ministers, for holding secret government conferences with her chancellor, and also for playing cards.

Carousel room

Thinking of seeing a merry-go-round and a cotton candy stall here? Very in vain :).

In this room, canvases on the walls show a line of ladies' carts and women in the saddle, including Maria Theresa. The reason for the celebration was the retreat of the French and Bavarian troops from Bohemia (Czech Republic). This room also served as a waiting area for an audience with Maria Theresa and her husband.

Ceremonial hall

The name speaks for itself.

The walls are decorated with paintings depicting various ceremonies and grandiose battles.

Roesselzimmer room

This room served as a dining room. The walls are decorated with paintings of riding horses from the imperial stables.

The combination of colors - white, gold and red - attracts attention.

Blue Chinese Salon

This room was the first in Franz Joseph's private apartment.

The walls are decorated with Chinese tapestries.

Room Vieux-Laque

A dark room with black lacquer panels from Beijing on the walls, framed in gilded frames.

Previously, this room was the office of Franz Stefan, but after his unexpected death, his wife Maria Theresa converted this work room into a memorial.

Napoleon's room

When Napoleon occupied Vienna in 1805 and 1809, he chose Schönbrunn as his headquarters. And during this time, the room was used as his bedroom.

Later, in 1832, the only legitimate son of Napoleon died here of tuberculosis at the age of 21.

Porcelain room

Another lovely room presents the visitor with assembled wood paneling and carved blue and white painted edging that was intended to imitate porcelain, a material that was in high demand in the 18th century. A whopping 213 designs are embedded in these wood panels. It looks just amazing!

The Million Room (or Feketin Cabinet)

I didn't really like this room because of the combination of blue and brown colors in the interior.

Cartouches with various Indo-Persian miniatures are inserted into the wooden panels of the room.

Tapestry salon

The walls of this room are hung with 18th century tapestries. The harbor in Antwerp is depicted in the center of the hall. The six armchairs are also covered with tapestries depicting the twelve months and the signs of the zodiac.

Duchess Sophie's study

The room of Franz Joseph's mother, who really wanted to see her son on the throne. And this, as you already know, happened. In general, the library was originally located here.

Red salon

The room displays portraits of several Habsburg emperors, including Leopold II, who briefly succeeded his brother Joseph II as emperor.

The room is ordinary, I did not particularly delight.

Oriental study with a terrace

Also known as the Cabinet of Flowers since 1775. From here one could go out onto the terrace. In my opinion, a very nice place.

Franz Joseph's birth room

Emperor Franz Joseph was born in this room in 1830. The room served as the bedroom of his parents: Franz Karl and Sophie. Today it houses the only surviving bed of the Viennese court.

Until 1947, the bed was located in the former bedroom of Maria Theresa in the Hofburg; since 1980, visitors to Schönbrunn can see the bed in a restored state.

Franz Karl's workroom and salon

This room, together with the adjoining salon, was at the disposal of the Archduke Franz Karl, father of Emperor Franz Joseph.

After the death of the Archduke in 1878, the rooms were renovated, their interior and furniture have remained the same to this day.

Hunting hall

The last examination room in the palace.

The fact that Schönbrunn was used as a hunting lodge a long time ago is reminiscent of the paintings on the walls. The perfect end to a tour of the palace.

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As you can see, I did not begin to describe in detail all the rooms, I want you to remain intrigued and make a "march" into the palace :).

Opening hours of the palace

The palace is open daily, including holidays:

• April 1 - June 30 08: 30-17: 30,
• July 1 - August 31 08: 30-18: 30,
• September 1 - October 31 08: 30-17: 30,
• November 1 - March 31 08: 30-17: 00,

Tickets are sold from 08:15.

Ticket prices

Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the ticket office or

Imperial tour Imperial Tour- visiting 22 rooms in 30-40 minutes (the ticket includes an audio guide, a guide is not provided):

• adult - 13.30 euros,
• children - 9, 80 euros.

Big tour Grand Tour- visiting 40 rooms in 50 minutes (the ticket includes an audio guide):

• adult - 16, 40 euros (19.40 euros with a guide),
• children -10, 80 euros (12, 30 euros with a guide)

Classic Pass- Includes a visit to the Grand Tour with an audio guide, labyrinth, Glorietta's terrace, greenhouse, Crown Prince Garden:

• adult - 21, 60 euros,
• children - 13, 40 euros.

Peculiarities Classic Pass:

• Saves up to 25% over individual tickets.
• Only valid on the date of purchase.
• The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
• No guide provided.

Gold Pass- includes a visit to the Grand Tour with an audio guide, labyrinth, Glorietta's terrace, Privy Garden, greenhouse, zoo, palm house, desert house, carriage museum, Schloss Hof):

• adult - 55, 50 euros,
• children - 30, 50 euros.

Gold Pass benefits:

• Valid for one year from the date of purchase.
• It gives the right to one visit to all the listed attractions.
• Dedicated lanes for quick access to the palace tour.
• Saves up to 20% over price individual tour.
• No guide provided.

Schönbrunn Park

After visiting the palace, it's time for a walk in the park. It will be long, but interesting, especially in summer, when the area is buried in flowers. Like the palace itself, in accordance with the principles of the Baroque style, the park looks chic.

Below is a diagram of the park.

It has been open to everyone since 1779. And since then (not surprisingly) it has become the most popular place recreation. And now I'll tell you in more detail about the main attractions of the park.

Fountain of neptune

The most important of the fountains on the territory of the complex. It is located behind the palace at the foot of the hill.

Construction began in 1776 and was completed only in 1780. And it was not in vain that it took so long to build: the fountain really turned out to be powerful. Power emanates from him.

In the center of the composition, the sculptor installed the god of the sea, Neptune, with a trident in his hand. Behind him is a shell-shaped chariot. On the left is a nymph, and on the right kneeling is his companion, the goddess Thetis, begging Neptune to help her son Achilles in the voyage to conquer Troy.

At the foot of the grotto there are newts (half-humans-half-fish), which help to restrain sea horses.

Opening hours of the fountain of Neptune

Roman ruins

The ruins, built in 1778, are located at the foot of the hill. In general, the fashion for such structures arose in England in the middle of the 18th century, but only decades later began to spread in Europe. The structure consists of a rectangular pool in which the statues of the river gods are located. There is even a small fountain. In the center there is a bulky arch, decorated on the sides with a bas-relief.

Despite the fact that this composition is called "Ruins", which somehow hints at destruction, it looks incomparable. Tasteful, like everything around.

Fountain operating mode

From mid-October to mid-April, daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Glorietta

At the top of the hill is the majestic Glorietta - a pavilion with a colonnade. This building was built in 1775, it consists of a glazed triumphal arch in the central part and two wings with columns on the sides. From above the eagle flaunts on the globe surrounded by trophies.

Inside, Glorietta is richly decorated, and every detail is in its place. There is no simplicity, but there are no excesses either. Previously, the pavilion housed a dining room, now there is a cafe. In my opinion, it is a good idea to make a dining area overlooking a beautiful park. You can also climb onto the roof and enjoy the panoramic view.

Terrace opening hours

Fortunately, the terrace is open not only in summer and spring, but also before the cold weather:

• March 15 - June 30 09: 00-18: 00,
• July 1 - August 31 09: 00-19: 00,
• September 1-30 09: 00-18: 00,
• 1-24 October 09: 00-17: 00,
• October 25 - November 2 09: 00-16: 00.

Entrance fee to the terrace

Like everywhere else to enjoy beautiful view you have to pay for the ticket:

• adult - 3, 60 euros,
• children (6-18 years old) - 2, 80 euros,
• student (19-25 years old) - 3.00 euros,
• pensioners (from 60 years old) - 3, 00 euros,
• disabled people - 3.00 euros,
• with Vienna Card - 3.00 EUR.

Maze

Do you want to get lost in green spaces or lead your enemy into a confusing place? Then go (or send him) into the maze! In fact, there is nothing terrible there, rather, on the contrary, it is beautiful and well-groomed.

The labyrinth was created from the end of the 17th century; it was a favorite place for walks of the imperial families. Its area is 2,700 sq. m., which allows everyone to find a place for games. It will be especially interesting for children here. Go, you won't regret it!

Labyrinth operating mode

The same as Glorietta's. Children under 14 years old are allowed to enter only accompanied by an adult (a labyrinth, after all).

Entrance fee

Do not deny yourself the pleasure of getting lost. Moreover, it is not so expensive to buy a ticket:

• adult - 5, 20 euros,
• children (6-18 years old) - 3, 00 euros,
• students (19-25 years old) - 4.00 euros,
• pensioners (from 60 years old) - 4, 00 euros,
• disabled people - 4.00 euros,
• with the Vienna Card - 4.00 euros.

Obelisk fountain

This is another wonderful composition, which we could not just pass by. The fountain was built in 1777 and rises at the Schönbrunn Hill. The composition is quite original: at the base there is a pool, behind it is a retaining wall decorated with a balustrade with vases, and the grotto is replete with sculptures of river gods. In the center there is a mask from which water flows into the pool.

Well, all this is decorated with a magnificent obelisk located on four turtles, which is a symbol of stability.

The turtles' backs are covered with hieroglyphs that could not be deciphered for a long time.

Opening hours of the Obelisk fountain

From mid-October to mid-April, daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Fountain angels

It is a cute composition of two angels and an overturned jug between them. The sculpture has been restored several times.

At the same time, the original pool, located at the fountain, is now located in the foyer of the palace, and instead of it there is a bowl resembling a seashell.

Dovecote

At first we passed this building without even paying attention. They thought: "Some old cage, nothing remarkable." But in fact it turned out to be a dovecote!

It was built in the 18th century, the exact year, unfortunately, is not known.

Carriage museum

Not all of us went to this place. Some of the intellectual friends decided to visit the museum, while the rest of the hungry guys went in search of food (see below). In general, the museum is not bad. Many luxurious carriages with various decorations. Of particular note is the one built for the coronation of Emperor Joseph II.

It weighs over 4 tons and has a walking speed. Sometimes appearance more important than physical characteristics.

Opening hours of the carriage museum

The museum is open daily:

• March 16 - November 27, 2016 from 09:00 to 17:00,
• November 28, 2016 - March 14, 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00.

Entrance fee

I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the prices for the ticket:

• adult - 8 euros,
• children and teenagers up to 19 years old - free,
• with the Vienna Card - 7 euros.

I advise you to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the surrounding beauty.

Opening hours of the Schönbrunn park

It is open daily from 06:30, but the park gates are closed:

• February 22 - March 26 at 19:00,
• March 27 - May 8 at 20:00,
• May 9 - July 31 at 21:00,
• August 1 - September 18 at 20:00,
• September 19 - October 29 at 19:00,
• October 30 - February 19 at 17:30.

The schedule of all objects is seasonal, it may change, so it is better to clarify it. And the cost of tickets

Something else

The next few paragraphs will be of interest to cooks, women, men, children, the elderly and all those who have not yet lost their way in a palace or park and want "bread and circuses."

Strudel show

What associations do you have with the word strudel? I have these: apples, pie, yummy! Many people love this dessert. So in the cafe "Residenz" in a specially equipped basement, the Strudel show is taking place. This 20-minute culinary show will teach anyone how to prepare a wonderful dessert. The cafe hall looks cute in a European way. It is small but cozy.

So, for 10 euros you will receive a ready-made piece of strudel, hot chocolate or coffee and, of course, a master class. While you are enjoying your dessert, they will show you and tell you how, in fact, this Viennese yummy is made. At the end of the show, you will be offered to buy stuffing for making strudel and various souvenirs. We did not buy anything, but left happy, well-fed and culinary-savvy :).

By the way, besides the show, workshops on baking strudel are held here. Duration is about 1 hour. At the end of the whole action, a real diploma is issued!

Timing of Strudel Show

Every hour from January to December from 11:00 to 16:00.

For tired travelers

A diesel train runs across the entire territory of the palace complex, which makes nine stops at the main attractions:

• Schönbrunn Castle,
• Wagenburg coach museum,
• Hitzinger Thor gate,
• zoo,
• Tyrolean garden,
• gloriette arch,
• hohenbergstrasse /,
• Obelisk fountain / Schönbrunn pool,
• Meidlinger Tor gate.

Travel time along the panoramic road is 50 minutes. There are two trains running from 10:00 to 18:00.

Ticket price per day

In my opinion, the ticket price is expensive:

• adults - 7 euros,
• children under 14 years old - 4 euros,
• disabled people - 4 euros.

Schönbrunn Zoo

The next day we devoted to visiting the oldest zoo in the world! For me, this is the perfect place to spend the weekend. It will be interesting for both adults and children! I recommend that you take a map of the zoo at the entrance, so as not to get lost and find the necessary animal.

A bit of history

I don't want to load with history this time. Here are the main dates:

• 1570 - creation of a menagerie on the site of the current zoo,
• 1752 - opening of the zoo,
• 1779 - free visit to the zoo for everyone.

Every year there were more and more animals. Unfortunately, their number declined during the First and Second World War. Currently, the zoo is home to 700 species of animals.

The cost of visiting the zoo

The zoo is worth shelling out for. This is how much the ticket will cost:

• adult - 18.50 euros,
• children and teenagers (from 6 to 19 years old upon presentation of an identity card) - 9 euros,
• disabled people - 9 euros,
• children under 6 years old - free.

Combi ticket (zoo, desert house, palm house):

• adult - 24.50 euros,
• children and teenagers - 13.50 euros,
• disabled people - 13.50 euros,
• children under 6 years old - free.

Opening hours of the Zoo Schönbrunn

The zoo is open all year round:

• January 09: 00-16: 30,
• February 09: 00-17: 00,
• March 09:00 -17: 30,
• April - September 09: 00-18: 30,
• October 09: 00-17: 30,
• November - December 09:00 -16: 30.

How to get to the zoo

Address: Maxingstraße 13b, 1130, Wien.

You can get there by:

• Subway U4 - Hietzing station.
• Tram no. 10, 58 to the stop Schloss Schönbrunn.
• Take bus no. 10A to the Schloss Schönbrunn stop.

Locals

The zoo is home to 8,500 animals, it's just huge! Almost all animals are collected here, including polar bears and even pandas!

See the schedule of animal feeding

Pavilions with aquarium and terrariums

The ticket price also includes a visit to these pavilions. I liked the aquarium with different types of fish the most. Some of them are very funny.

Working hours

Coincides with the opening hours of the zoo.

Tyrolean house

On the territory of the zoo, there is a typical Austrian village house. Sheep, rabbits, chickens live here.

On the ground floor, you can taste and buy local products (cheese, milk). In the rest of the rooms, there are expositions telling about the life of the villagers.

In the courtyard next to the house there is a small restaurant where you can have an inexpensive and tasty snack. For example, meat soups cost from 4 euros, hot dishes from 8 euros, desserts from 4 euros. For younger visitors, a special children's menu is presented. All menus can be viewed (only at German, Unfortunately).

Opening hours of the Tyrolean house

Like the zoo.

Palm house

An interesting building, consisting of three pavilions, attracted us at once. It looks like a large greenhouse. The Palm House was built on the site of a former Dutch garden, as I have already mentioned, in 1882. It consists of a main (central) pavilion 28 meters high and two side pavilions 25 meters each. They are connected by tunnels.

Each of the pavilions has its own temperature zone - "cold" in the north, "temperate climate" in the central and "tropical" in the south. In the latter, it was really like in the tropics: high humidity, it is already difficult to be inside. The required temperature is maintained by heating steam, which makes it possible to grow rare plant specimens here.

Palm Park opening hours

The Palm Park is open all year round:

• May - September daily from 09:30 to 18:00,
• October - April daily from 09:30 to 17:00.

Entrance fee

Below is the price list for one ticket:

• adult - 5 euros,
• children and teenagers - 4 euros,
• children under 6 years old - free.

Desert house

Another interesting place to visit. Here is an impressive collection of plants (mainly from South Africa and Australia). In addition, cute rodents, insects, turtles, birds and others live in the desert house.

By the way, earlier the building was called the House of Sundials.

Desert House opening hours

The Desert House is open to the public all year round:

• January - April 09: 00-17: 00,
• May - September 09:00 -18: 00,
• October - December 09: 00-17: 00.

Entrance fee

Ticket prices are presented below:

• adult - 6 euros,
• children and teenagers - 4.50 euros,
• disabled people - 4.50 euros,
• children under 6 years old - free.

Besides

The zoo also runs a diesel train that will take you around the main destinations.

You can catch it between the breakfast pavilion, the Elephant Park and the Tyrolean courtyard.

Fare

Ticket prices:

• adults - 2 euros,
• children - 1 euro.

Public transport fares

I really love using public transport in Europe. Here you can buy one ticket and ride the metro, bus, tram for a certain time. For instance:

• one way ticket - 2.20 euros,
• ticket for 24 hours - 7.60 euros,
• ticket for 48 hours - 13.30 euros,
• ticket for 72 hours - 16.50 euros,
• weekly ticket (from Monday to Monday) - 16.20 euros,
• monthly ticket - 48, 20 euros.

Taxi

As in many European countries, it is expensive to travel by taxi in Vienna. The approximate cost of travel from the city center to Schönbrunn is about 20 euros. Don't forget that there is an extra charge for boarding and waiting. It is better to order a taxi by phone or at the hotel. It is not accepted to "catch" a car here.

For tourists

If you come to Vienna for the purpose of visiting many cultural and entertainment venues, then I advise you to purchase one of the cards listed below.

Vienna Card

It is more profitable for a tourist to purchase a Vienna Card ticket, which gives its holder a discount of more than 210 tourist spots(theaters, exhibitions, museums):

• for 48 hours - 21, 90 euros,
• for 72 hours - 24, 90 euros.

EASY CityPass Vienna

In addition to the Vienna Card, there is also the EASY CityPass Vienna, which also makes it possible to save good money on visiting many interesting places including nightclubs and restaurants. Information about discounts can be found out. And the price is as follows:

• for 24 hours - 14, 90 euros,
• for 48 hours - 17, 90 euros,
• for 72 hours - 20, 90 euros,
• for a week - 26, 90 euros.

QUEER City Pass Vienna

Vienna has its own QUEER City Pass Vienna for certain groups of people (LGBT). By the way, its cost is almost the same as the previous card:

• for 24 hours - 14, 90 euros,
• for 48 hours - 18, 90 euros,
• for 72 hours - 21, 90 euros,
• for a week - 26, 90 euros.

Outcome

A visit to the palace, park and zoo is a must for everyone! Otherwise, a trip to Vienna will not be exciting, educational and boring!

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Schönbrunn Palace is located within the city of Vienna on the territory of the palace of the same name. park complex... The Habsburgs, and especially Maria Theresia, were very fond of Schönbrunn, they lived here with pleasure in the summer.

On a guided tour of the palace, you will learn about the many historical events that the walls remember. For example, at the end of 1762, little Mozart gave one of his first concerts in the Hall of Mirrors. In the Blue Chinese Living Room, Emperor Charles I resigned as head of state at the end of World War I. In Schönbrunn, there was also a meeting between Khrushchev and Kennedy, after which the Cold War began to decline. So, the palace is not only beautiful, but also interesting from a historical point of view.

Schönbrunn is a huge park, on the territory of which are located:
- Summer Palace of the Habsburg dynasty
- The oldest European zoo
- Glorietta - a colonnade in the style of classicism, built to complete the composition of Schönbrunn and as a summer area for receptions and breakfast. There is now a cafe in Glorietta. In addition, it is also a great observation deck.
- Wonderful park
- Museum of carriages
- Greenhouse
- Labyrinth
- Fountain of Neptune

What to see in Schönbrunn Palace

I recommend going to Schönbrunn by metro on your own (I will tell you how to get there below), take an audio guide in Russian and walk around royal halls and rest as much as the soul desires. And she will most likely wish all yours free time, because the palace really amazes with its interior decoration, all rooms are very different, some even shocking with their luxury. On the outside, Schönbrunn looks rather modest, but inside ...
Unfortunately, it is impossible to take pictures inside the palace, so I give a link to the photo gallery on the official website.

Among the popular other rooms that are included in the excursion program are the breakfast room, rooms with a balcony, Bonaparte's rooms, an oval office in chinese style, the Vieux-Laque rooms, the porcelain and diamond rooms, Franz Karl's workroom and salon and many other rooms in which the emperors spent a significant part of their lives.

They began to build the palace on lands that were bought from the monks. Emperor Maximilian II - Emperor of the Roman Empire, decided to build the estate as a summer residence in the 16th century and equipped it with a garden, a hunting lodge and even a menagerie. True, all this after almost 100 years was destroyed during the siege of Vienna by the Turks, but was restored again at the behest of Leopold the First. A new palace was built on the site of the residence.

The palace got its name Schönbrunn, or "beautiful spring" during the Habsburg dynasty, when one of the representatives of the royal family stumbled upon the source while hunting. Later, the "wonderful spring" began to simply play the role of the main artery, which was responsible for supplying water to summer palace... The audio guide will tell you that it was started by Empress Eleanor, who hired the famous architect Fischer von Erlach for this. He made every effort to erect a majestic structure, which outwardly almost nothing outstanding, except for its size, does not attract attention, but inside the architects have surpassed themselves.

The Garsburg dynasty is known as one of the strongest dynasties in Austria since the 13th century. The masculine gender of the family ended in Emperor Maximilian, although he had a son, Philip, who received the surname of Burgundy on the maternal side, and continued his lineage under this surname.

During the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, the palace consisted of 1,441 rooms, which could comfortably accommodate more than one and a half thousand people. Such wealth is even difficult to imagine now. The palace has hosted numerous official events, ceremonies and meetings. Of course, not all rooms are open for visiting, but, nevertheless, I recommend laying at least 2.5 hours for visiting the palace. In less time, you will hardly be able to listen to the audio guide's story in most of the rooms you like.

Many of the rooms available for visiting, and indeed the history of the palace, are inextricably linked with the personalities of Maria Theresa and Franz Joseph - prominent representatives of the Habsburg dynasty, who played a huge role in the history of Europe in the 18th century.

Maria Theresa went down in history as the only female monarch to hold the title of "king". She ascended the throne after the death of her father and successfully ruled the Empire for 40 years, during which she conducted successful wars, reforms in the state and even earned the unspoken nickname "mother-in-law of Europe." Maria Theresia gave birth to 16 children, 10 of whom did not die at an early age. The "king" married and married children solely taking into account geopolitical goals, therefore, and received such a nickname.
Marie Theresa's husband, Emperor Franz Stephen, put the reign in the hands of his empress and calmly dealt with the financial side of the Habsburg house and science. And what if a woman wants, then why not do what she loves?

Schönbrunn became the main secular center of the Habsburg Empire. The first imperial theater and the very first zoo in Europe were opened here, which can be visited to this day.

The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth of Bavaria, had her middle name in a diminutive form - Sissi. She was revered as a beautiful woman, and she herself devoted an excessive amount of time to her appearance. The Empress adhered to proper nutrition and watched her figure, did not focus on her makeup, but on her natural beauty. Especially a lot of time was devoted to caring for gorgeous long hair, and her personal hairdresser received an income that was equal to the remuneration of a professor at the university. One day in 3 weeks, Sissy devoted her brown hair, and all of her perfumed shampoos necessarily included cognac and raw eggs, which many women of fashion copy today, using this mixture on their hair.

Tickets and how to get there

Please note that there are two types of tickets offered to all tourists when visiting the palace. If you have little time for excursions, it is better to choose a ticket for viewing twenty rooms. But if you specially came to Vienna to see Schönbrunn thoroughly, then immediately buy a ticket for a tour of the forty rooms of the palace, since you need to spend at least half a day here. This route is called the "Grand Tour".

The most delicious things in the palace are located along this route, for example, the famous peace of Empress Maria Theresa with numerous secrets and secret rooms. Don't be surprised when given the audio guide, which is included with every ticket for convenience. The Russian-language version is also available, as hundreds of thousands of tourists from the CIS countries visit the capital of Austria every year.

Based on our own experience, we advise you to buy tickets for excursions to the palace on the official website http://www.schoenbrunn.at/ so as not to languish in long queues at the ticket offices during your trip, which is especially convenient, because the ticket was bought in advance, and even and at a discount.

Contacts

Contact information: Schonbrunner, Schlosstrasse 13
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace: You can get to the palace using line no. U4 of the Vienna underground, getting to the station "Schonbrunn", or by land transport: by tram (numbers 10, 58, 60) and by bus (15А, 51А, 56В, 58В, 156В).

I liked this palace and the whole complex as a whole, perhaps most of all in Vienna. I wish you a pleasant stay in the capital of Austria - in the chic Schönbrunn Palace!

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A visit to the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna may take a whole day if you are a lover of museums and leisurely walks in a royal style, as well as if you want to visit the zoo.

You can go to this place just for the sake of the palace, in order to be noted on a memorable photo on one of the main attractions of Vienna, but if you have time, it is worth taking a walk in the adjacent park, where kings and emperors once walked slowly, although this can be said about the whole of Vienna. it is all imperially large-scale.

You can visit this place both absolutely free of charge, and leaving a fairly large amount of money here. Most cheap ticket the museum costs 13.3 €, and a ticket for full full-pass access to all corners of the park is 55.5 €, including the Zoo, and this does not include the cafe, because stay here with a full-pass ticket until the evening. In the evening, there is another reason to spend money - to attend a concert in the palace for 69 €.

I used the most budgetary option, i.e. free, which I will tell you about below.

How to get to Schönbrunn Palace

One of the most distant sights of Vienna from the center (more than 5 km), but this does not affect the difficulty of getting there. Almost at the entrance to the palace there is a metro station of the same name. Schönbrunn(green line of the U4 metro). If the metro for some reason does not suit or is closed, then the park can be reached by trams 10, 58, 60 and buses 10A, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A.

Straight from historic center You won't be able to get there directly, but this U4 metro line has intersections with all other metro lines, so you have to make a maximum of 1 change and spend 2.2 € for a one-way ticket.

Schönbrunn underground station

For planning a route in Vienna, it is very convenient to use interactive map on the public transport cities.

• Schönbrunn Palace Address: Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien or Schönbrunn metro station.

Schönbrunn Park and Palace in Vienna

I got to the palace as described above by metro. It was the most convenient and fastest way to get here, only I didn’t pay € 2.2 and used a 48-hour pass for € 13.3. I was in Vienna for two days.

If you go directly from the metro to the Palace, then through the Hitzing Gate we get directly into courtyard ik a palace, but it is difficult to call it a courtyard because of its size, but the "courtyard" somehow sounds rude.

For those who want to visit the palace itself and see the Apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, the cheapest ticket costs 13.3 € with a minimum set of expositions. More expensive tickets include additional locations and skip-the-line entry.

A photo of the palace from the back side, it is from this side that it is usually depicted on advertising brochures and magnets. Further there will be the surroundings of the palace and the park surrounding it.

Schönbrunn Palace Park

After exploring the palace, it is worth going to the park at the palace, there is also something to see and where to walk. It houses the Neptune Fountain, Roman Ruins, the Palm House, Glorietta, the labyrinth, the Japanese Garden, the Zoo and the Imperial Carriage Museum.

The territory of the park complex is decorated with sculptures and statues, beautiful flower beds and lush fountains, which, combined with the architecture of the buildings, will not leave you indifferent and did not leave me.

I didn’t have enough time for all this, it’s impossible to invest in my 48 hours in Vienna and I have to examine everything at a gallop in places. Below are only the main photos from what I managed to see.

V palace park there is a good view of the hill on which there is a colonnade built in 1775 and nicknamed Glorietta. Built in honor of the victory over Colin, in which the Prussian army was defeated by the Austrians.

This is the first place where tourists go after leaving the palace. Don't be intimidated by the big uphill climb, it's worth it. There is an excellent observation deck from where you can see the entire palace and park. The colonnade is decorated with a small pond located in front of it.

The purpose of this miracle surprised me a lot. The arch was used by the emperors as the premises in which the dining room was located. In the place of the emperor, I would use a carriage or a horse; it would be very tiring to climb here every day for dinner. Now the purpose of this building has not changed, there is a restaurant inside.

But for the sake of what kind it is worth going up here.

Roman ruins

If you stand with your back to the colonnade and go down to the right to its foot, the next attraction of the park will be the artificially created Roman ruins, which for some reason gained worldwide fame. This architectural composition was created in 1778. The main element is a pool with statues in the center, they personify the gods of the rivers Enns and Danube.

Fountain of neptune

On the same road from the colonnade to the ruins, you can walk further and reach the sculptural composition of marble in the form of a fountain. At the top of this whole company is headed by Neptune, around which there are no less mythological sculptures. The creation date of this masterpiece is 1780.

I advise everyone who comes to Vienna to visit the most beautiful palace and park ensemble in Europe, Schönbrunn or Schloß Schönbrunn.
It is very easy to get to it. Take the green metro line, and the Vienna metro scheme is very simple, get to the Schönbrunn stop and follow the crowd, and the crowd always goes to the palace.
If you are determined not to just look at the beauty with one eye, but to see everything thoroughly, and there is something to see there, I recommend to go early and buy tickets.

The queues at the ticket offices are not small, but you can also pay with a card at the terminal, choosing the route option you are interested in. There are several options, the program is in Russian, which is very convenient. If you are without children, then I advise you to take a full ticket to the museum, there is an option of an incomplete ticket when there is no opportunity to visit several of the most beautiful halls. The tour of the museum is interesting, you cannot take pictures.

It is imperative to take tickets to the greenhouse and Glorietta. The stables are also worth a visit.
But with children, you must definitely go to the playground and the maze. Adults have nothing to do there, but children can have wonderful fun while their parents eat ice cream. Yes, they sell ice cream.

And so, I will tell you a short story.

Schönbrunn or Schloß Schönbrunn was the main summer residence of the Austrian emperors of the Habsburg dynasty.

This is one of the largest buildings of the Austrian Baroque, the architect of which was Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
Located in the western part of Vienna in the area in which Schönbrunn is located is called Hitzing and is located in the western part of Vienna. How to get there, I wrote earlier.
Schönbrunn is considered one of the most beautiful palace and park ensembles in Europe.
Schönbrunn is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The list includes the palace and park with its many fountains and statues, glorietta and pseudo-Roman ruins, as well as the Schönbrunn Zoo - the oldest in the world.

On the site of the present palace, there was a building that dates back to the XIV century.
In 1569, this area passed into the possession of the Habsburgs.
According to legend, Emperor Matthew, while hunting in 1612, came across "beautiful springs" (Schöne Brunnen), which served as the name of the palace.
Already during the reign of Maria Theresa, whom Father Emperor Charles VI acquired in 1728 as a gift from Schönbrunn, the palace was reconstructed, in places rebuilt and completed. It is in this form today.

Maria Theresia Schönbrunn was very fond of, admired the gardens and castles, invited the best court gardeners for landscaping.
A theater was built in the northern wing of the palace. Not only the best singers performed there, but also the Empress herself. By the way, Maria Theresa was an empress.
Emperor Franz I, husband of Maria Theresa, in 1952 founded a menagerie near the palace, which still exists today. Today it is the oldest zoo in the world. On the west side of the palace there is a greenhouse. Very a nice place for relax.

After the death of Maria Theresa, the palace was used only as the summer residence of the emperors.

Franz Joseph was born in Schönbrunn Palace in 1830. Here he lived all his life.
This is the only emperor who was born here and lived until the end of his days.

The premises of the palace:

There are 1,441 rooms in Schönbrunn Palace of various sizes.
190 premises are leased and do not belong to the museum.
40 rooms are open for tourists.
The ticket price includes an audio guide in Russian.

Large gallery
This room, 43 meters long and 10 meters wide, was used for the audience of the emperors.
During the reign of Maria Theresa, the hall was rebuilt and became the main premises of the palace.
Since 1761, it has hosted all important state celebrations and meetings.

Mirror Hall (Spiegelsalon)
In this hall, even during the reign of Maria Theresa, ministers took the oath of office.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played in it for the Empress.
In 1747, these chambers were assigned to Princess Charlotte of Lorraine (sister of the emperor).

Notable in this room are crystal mirrors, which, by their advantageous position (opposite each other), add additional volume to the room, a bronze clock and Chinese blue and white vases of the 19th century. There is also a small altar with the image of the Holy Virgin Mary.

Great Hall Rosa (Rosa-Zimmer)
This room is named after the artist Josef Rosa, who decorated the interior of the room.
The wall paintings depict the landscapes of Switzerland and Northern Italy.

Small gallery
Small dinners, concerts and other events were organized in this room. The exit from the gallery leads to the south entrance staircase overlooking the glorietta, the Neptun-Brunnen fountain and flower beds. Through an arch, this gallery is connected to the large gallery of the palace.

Roesselzimmer room
The room was conceived as a playroom (Roessel is a chess horse).
Since the 19th century, it has been used as a dining room.

Ceremonial hall
Originally the hall was called Batagliensaal or battle hall.
On the walls there are episodes of great battles and other paintings depicting even the wedding ceremonies of emperors. The paintings were painted in the second half of the 18th century. In the famous painting "Musikfest" in its left corner you can see the little Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was actually added to the picture only at the request of Empress Maria Theresa, since at this age Mozart had not yet lived in Vienna.

Other rooms:
Guards room or Gardezimmer.
The entrance hall of Franz Joseph, or the so-called "Billiard Room".
Room with wood trim walnut.
The study of Emperor Franz Joseph.
Franz Joseph's bedroom. This room clearly demonstrates the lifestyle of the head of state, who preferred modesty and simplicity.
The emperor's bed, in which he died, is made of plain wood.

Cabinet with a terrace. This was the room of Empress Elizabeth.
Working room with a wooden staircase.
Dressing room.
Bedroom of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elizabeth.
Empress Elizabeth's salon. This room was the private quarters of the Empress Maria Theresa.
Marie Antoinette's room. This room was named after Maria Antonia, who, after her marriage to Louis XVI, became known as Antoinette.
Bathroom of the Empress Elizabeth. The bathroom was made of white marble and contained a shower and a porcelain washbasin.
Breakfast room.
Yellow room. The chairs in this room are covered with yellow silk damask, the walls are also decorated with gold ornaments.
A room with a balcony. On the walls there are paintings depicting the children of Maria Theresa, including portraits of Ferdinand Karl, Leopold II., Maximilian Franz and Karl Joseph.
Small room Rose.
Rose's small room.
Round Chinese cabinet.
Oval Chinese Cabinet.
Blue Chinese Salon.
Room Vieux-Laque
Napoleon's room
Porcelain room
The millionth room
Tapestry salon
Memorial room
Red salon
Oriental study with a terrace
Emperor Franz Josef's birth room
Archduke Franz Karl's workroom
Archduke Franz Karl's salon
Wild boar room
Walk-through room
Machine room
Carousel room
Lantern room

Greenhouse

Palace park

The palace park is incredibly beautiful. Its area is about 160 hectares.
The park is very old. It was founded in 1705-1706 by Jean Treet according to the designs of Fischer von Erlach.
In the park adjacent to the palace building, geometric clarity of lines has been preserved for centuries.

Gloriette

To be honest, I still did not understand what function this structure performed.
I know one thing that it is very beautiful, located in chic place where it should be built according to the original plan of the great von Erlach imperial palace... The rotunda was built in 1775 by the architect von Hohenberg in honor of the victory of Austria and Maria Theresa over Prussia by Frederick II.

View from Glorietta.

Fountain of Neptune.
In the center of the fountain there is an artificial rock grotto, at the top of which is placed the ancient patron saint of the seas, Neptune, sitting with his trident on a shell carriage. On the right hand of Neptune, the nymph Tethys bent down, begging him for help in sailing to Troy of her son Achilles. On the left hand is a nymph, in whose hands there is a cornucopia as a symbol of untold sea riches, and next to it is a sculptural group of four tritons, seahorse tamers, harnessed to Neptune's chariot.

On the street you can see different golden people.

Palace from the side of the street.

Schönbrunn Palace it is the summer residence of the Austrian emperors and the favorite palace of Maria Theresa.

In the XIV century, on the place where the palace is now located, the lands of the monastery were located, and this was the name of the Kattenburg estate. Since 1569, the land passed into the possession of the Habsburgs, who used this land for hunting grounds.

According to the legend, in 1614, while hunting, the Emperor Kaiser Matthias discovered a wonderful spring "Schonnen Brunnen", the name of which later led to the name of the estate - Schonbrunn. In addition, this source supplied the palace with water for many years.

During the Turkish invasion of Vienna in 1683, the summer residence and hunting grounds were destroyed.

Emperor Leopold I decided to rebuild Schönbrunn Castle and in 1696 construction began on a palace modeled on the Versailles Palace. The construction took a long time, but not all the work on the arrangement of the palace was completed.

In 1728, Charles VI acquired Schönbrunn Castle and later presented it to his daughter Maria Theresa. In 1742, construction work resumed. During the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, Schönbrunn Palace became the center of political and court life. In 1747 a theater was opened in the palace. By the way, Maria Theresa had 16 children, more and more premises were required and the palace was constantly being completed and transformed. There are 1,441 rooms in the Schönbrunn Palace, now only 40 of them are open to the public.

After the death of Maria Theresa, no one lived in the palace for a long time; it served only as a country residence.

In 1806 and 1809 Napoleon stayed at Schönbrunn Castle.

And only during the reign of Franz Joseph, the Schönbrunn Palace again served as the main residence of the emperor, who lived here until 1916.

After the fall of the monarchy, Schönbrunn Palace and the park were opened to visitors. And since 1996, the palace has been under the protection of UNESCO.

If you would like to know more information about Schönbrunn Palace and Park, you can book a guided or guided tour.

Territory

Next to the Schönbrunn Palace there is a beautiful park with an area of ​​160 hectares, founded in 1705 by the husband of Empress Maria Theresa. In summer, it is a paradise for flower and fountain lovers.

This is what Schönbrunn Park looks like in winter

The park is home to the famous summer-only labyrinth, a palm house and the oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1752. Now in zoo Schönbrunn more than 500 species of animals live. And pandas live in it! Yes, and here as well as in these cute bears live.

Entrance to the Schönbrunn Zoo. Bears live in the zoo - PANDA 🙂

High on a hill stands, which was previously used as a dining room and a festive hall. Now it houses a cafe. From a high hill, from Glorietta, opens great view to Vienna.

Very beautiful pavilion
View of Vienna from the hill, from the Gloriette Pavilion

Schönbrunn Park and Palace: how to get there

You can get to the palace by metro, line U4, the nearest metro station is Schönbrunn. For those who arrive by car, there is a large parking lot next to the park entrance.

Schönbrunn Park and Palace, cost of admission and opening hours

1. Park Schönbrunn open to the public from 6:30 to 17:30 in winter and from 6:30 to 21:00 in summer. The entrance to the park is free. It is forbidden to visit the park with dogs and bicycles.

Entrance to Schönbrunn Park

2. Schönbrunn Palace open to premises:

• 8:00 am to 5:30 pm from April 1 to June 30 and from September 1 to October 31
• 8:00 am to 6:30 pm from July 1st to August 31st
• 8:30 am to 5:00 pm from November 1st to March 31st

• Famous maze in Schönbrunn Park it works only in the warm season, from April 1 to November 3, from 9 am to 4 pm in October-November and until 7 pm in July-August.

• Fountains in Schönbrunn Park include from mid-April to mid-October.

• Schönbrunn Zoo open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm depending on the season.

Schönbrunn Palace entrance fee

• Imperial Tour (inspection of 22 rooms of the palace) 16 euros
• Grand Tour (viewing 40 rooms of the palace) 20 euros for adults and 13 euros for children 6-18 years old
  
• A visit to the labyrinth - 6 euros for adults and 3.5 euros for children 6-18 years old
• The cost of visiting the Schönbrunn Zoo is 20 euros for an adult ticket, 10 euros for a child's ticket.

There are also complex tickets, which significantly reduce the cost of visiting the sights of Vienna.

More accurate information about the opening hours of the palace and the cost of visiting can be found on the official website of the Schönbrunn Palace: schoenbrunn.at

Our review

We did not spend much time in Vienna on the way to. We visited the Park and Schönbrunn Palace on December 30 in the morning, we lived very close by, in a cozy and inexpensive hotel Pension Schönbrunn, which I can safely recommend for living. We did not have much time to inspect the park and the palace, only until lunchtime, so we did not visit the zoo, the palm greenhouse, the carriage museum and the strudel baking show.

There were already a lot of people near the Schönbrunn Palace around 9 a.m.

We took tickets to Schönbrunn Palace on the Grand Tour and toured 40 rooms of this magnificent palace.

You can buy tickets both in vending machines and at the box office.

I especially liked the hall of mirrors in which the ministers took the oath. In the same hall, Mozart played for Empress Maria Theresa when he was only 6 years old.

It is forbidden to take pictures inside the palace, I managed to take only a couple of photos with my phone, the quality of the photos is, of course, terrible.

The interior decoration of the Schönbrunn Palace

A tour of the palace with an audio guide (by the way, an audio guide in Russian) took us more than an hour.

Then we walked a little in the park, although it was chilly that day, which did not contribute to long walks. Although, as it turned out later, we walked in the park for almost two hours!

The fountains, of course, did not work, but the view from the Neptune fountain of the Schönbrunn Palace is very beautiful.

Fountain neptune
Fountain neptune
View of Schönbrunn Castle from the Neptune Fountain

We went up a high hill to Glorietta - a summer pavilion with arches. Now it houses a cafe, and in the summer season you can go upstairs, to the roof, there is an observation deck. In winter, this site is closed, so we took pictures of Vienna from the hill.

Climb the hill to the Gloriette Pavilion

We slowly return back to the palace. There are more and more people. Russian speech is heard here and there.

Several shots from the terrace of the Schönbrunn Palace:

And a short video filmed in Schönbrunn Park

Christmas market in the park

At the entrance to Schönbrunn Palace, there is a Christmas market where you can drink a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate, taste fried chestnuts or delicious Viennese sweets, and buy souvenirs. The whole atmosphere is conducive to the holiday.

Hot potato 🙂

Watch a short video from the Christmas Market in Schönbrunn Park

After enjoying a walk through the Schönbrunn palace and park, we went towards our Pension Schönbrunn, had lunch at a small local cafe near the metro (the food was tasty and inexpensive), took the car, drove into the recommended pastry shop, where we bought delicious cakes. The patisserie is called Der Zuckerbäcker and is located at Reinprechtsdorferstraße 10.

Confectionery showcase with delicious cakes

It had the most delicious cake I ate during my entire trip to Austria, so I can safely recommend this place for sweets lovers 🙂

And after buying goodies in a pastry shop, we drove to the side 🙂

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