Schönbrunn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Schönbrunn
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.
Schönbrunn Zoo
Hop between continents at one of the world’s oldest zoos and visit creatures from the African savannah to the mountains of Siberia alongside 18th-century buildings.
Gloriette
A grand 18th-century observation terrace is a breathtaking landmark as well as a viewpoint over the city. Grab a coffee at the café and look out over Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace Park
Explore the great outdoors at Schönbrunn Palace Park, a lovely green space in Vienna. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Schoenbrunn Bad
Schoenbrunn Bad is just one of the places to see in Vienna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral.
Palmenhaus
Enjoy an outing to Palmenhaus during your stay in Vienna. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Activities
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Our pick of the best Schönbrunn Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Comfortable room. Hotel very convenient for train station.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
MOOONS
We had a completely trouble free and very pleasant stay here. The facilities, food, staff and decor were all amazing. I would recommend this to anyone when they are visiting Vienna. It is also about a 2 min walk from Belvedere which was a really good sight to take in straight away on arrival. Loved ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Will happily stay here again, top quality and lovely spacious room.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Jaz in the City Vienna
Great location, cute boutique hotel, lovely breakfast with so many options . Very friendly staff, we had an amazing time
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
Not many choices for breakfast. No coffee pot in rooms.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Beautiful hotel, excellent service and fantastic breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Schönbrunn
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Margareten
Spend some time visiting places like Kaffeemuseum Wien while getting to know Margareten, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Arbeitergasse, Gürtel Tram Stop or Laurenzgasse Station to see more of the area.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
