Schönbrunn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Schönbrunn
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
The summer playground of the Habsburg emperors features landscaped gardens, beautiful ruins, an imperial zoo and a Baroque palace where Rococo runs riot.
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.
Tiergarten
You can learn about the history of Vienna with a stop at Tiergarten. 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
Budapest Day Trip from Vienna with Hotel Pick Up
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Vienna PASS: 1, 2, 3, or 6 Days of Sightseeing
Skip-the-Line Entry Schönbrunn Palace & City Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Our pick of the best Schönbrunn Hotel Deals
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Staff super helpful/friendly. Good location for easy access to public transport into central Vienna
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Staff
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Very convenient. Great place to stay. Only complaint is that the rooms were too hot.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
MOOONS
Food and bar are excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Matress was saggy in the middle. No shuttle service but wheelchair assistance staff came to the hotel to bring the person all the way to the gate.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
Breakfast food selection is okay, same food every day. Location is a walking distance to the train station. Staffs are very friendly, and accomodating.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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.
