Schönbrunn Travel Guide
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Visit Schönbrunn
Popular places to visit

Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.

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.

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.

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.

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 art galleries 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.
Things to do

Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert

Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna

Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn

Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

Hard Rock Cafe Vienna Dining Experience

Vienna City Card: Your Tourist Ticket incl. Discounts and Metro
Top hotels in Schönbrunn

Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Excellent place for a short stay! Big thanks for letting early check in!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

MOOONS
Convenient location. Clean. Peaceful. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
The room was spotless.The maid did a good job the day she came in.Reception staff were very helpful and friendly.Breakfast was fresh and enough.The RBar manager and staff were very pleasant especially Isla.She looked up train times for me and over all a lovely young lady.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Nice hotel within walking distance to the airport. It’s not connected but super close. We had to leave at 5 in the morning and felt safe with the 5 minute walk to the airport.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hotel Schani UNO City
Smart room was perfect for families with older children.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

lyf Schönbrunn Vienna
Great design
Reviewed on 20 Dec 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 Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
