Schönbrunn Palace Park
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Schönbrunn Park - by Simon Matzinger (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, in the outskirts of Vienna. The surrounding park includes various gardens, sculptures and monuments such as the Gloriette which now houses a cafe crowning a hill along the garden axis, the Roman Ruin (a nostalgic legacy from the Romantic movement), various sculptures representing deities and virtues, a palm house and an orangerie garden (with pomegranates, olive trees and myrtles).
Access & Transport
The park and palace are 5km to the southwest of Vienna city centre. By car, take Friedrichstraße/B1 and exit onto Schönbrunner Schloßbrücke (when coming from the city). The Schönbrunn underground station (U4) and Schloss Schönbrunn tram station (10, 49, 52, 60) are next to the main entrance on the north side.
Instructions & Recommendations
The following attractions have an admission fee: Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Maze & Labyrinth, the Gloriette, Desert Experience & Palm House and the Children’s Museum
Environmental & Social
No environmental data but this is a green attraction. This attraction helps preserve the regional architectural and natural heritage. It also provides high quality green spaces for the local residents
Conclusion
The Schönbrunn Palace Park does, in our opinion, deserve a special trip from the city centre of Vienna, especially when coupled with a visit of the Palace. For those with the time and budget there are plenty of attractions inside so it is quite possible to spend an entire day in the complex.
Key positive
Beautifully landscaped with different natural and architectural features
Free access and easy to get to by metro and tram
Key negative
None
Suitability
Both the park and the château are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY06:30 - 20:00
TUESDAY06:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY06:30 - 20:00
THURSDAY06:30 - 20:00
FRIDAY06:30 - 20:00
SATURDAY06:30 - 20:00
SUNDAY06:30 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY06:30 - 17:30
TUESDAY06:30 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY06:30 - 17:30
THURSDAY06:30 - 17:30
FRIDAY06:30 - 17:30
SATURDAY06:30 - 17:30
SUNDAY06:30 - 17:30