Frequently Asked Questions

• From Vienna Schwechat International Airport, take the A4 (Eastern Motorway) following signs to Vienna (“Wien”), then take the A23 (Southeast Tangent) following signs to Graz, and finally take the Altmannsdorf exit and follow signs Schönbrunn Palace (“Schloß Schönbrunn”)
• From the A2 (Southern Motorway), drive towards the centre as far as Altmannsdorf exit and follow signs to Schönbrunn Palace ("Schloss Schönbrunn").
• From the A1 (Western Motorway), follow directions to the centre as far as the Palace at Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47.

Unfortunately, dogs cannot be taken into either the Palace or the Park.

Unfortunately, bicycles cannot be taken into the Park.

Driving into the Park area is unfortunately not permitted.

All current opening hours can be found here:

The Park Rules for the protection of the historic Schönbrunn Park can be found here:

The Palace including the Children's Museum Schönbrunn Palace on the ground floor can be visited without barriers by wheelchair users. A lift will take you to the display rooms on the first floor (please inform the person at the turnstile).
There are 3 parking spaces for handicapped persons at the main gate (Schönbrunner Schloßstrasse).

Please feel free to give us advance warning; we will be happy to organise everything for you (reservierung[at]schoenbrunn.at).

Current building activity is regularly updated on our website :

You can buy your tickets online at our e-ticketing shop www.imperialtickets.com or on site at the ticket office.

The advantages of the online ticket:

• Credit card or bank transfer
• You can print the ticket yourself
• Can be ordered worldwide 24 hours a day
• No queueing at the ticket office

Detailed area plan of Schönbrunn site can be found here :

You can enter the Palace Park free of charge during opening hours. If you wish to visit to the Schönbrunn special attractions, such as the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden or the Maze, you need to purchase individual admission tickets.