Schönbrunn Palace Vienna: planning a visit from Alser Straße

Public transport to Schönbrunn includes the U4 underground, trams 10 and 60, and bus 10A. The palace’s listed stops are Schönbrunn station on the U4 and Schloss Schönbrunn for the trams and bus. From Alser Straße, start by checking which connection suits your departure point and the day’s service.

Alser Straße station is about a 1-minute walk from Hotel City Residence, which offers rooms for your stay in Vienna.

The palace address is Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1130 Wien. The palace and its gardens became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The Habsburg dynasty possessed Schönbrunn from 1569; after the monarchy ended in 1918, it passed to the Republic of Austria.

Palace entry and access to the special garden attractions are separate considerations: the Palace Park is free, while some individual attractions require admission tickets.

Opening hours

• Monday to Sunday: 8:30–17:30

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

The palace is open daily, including public holidays, but its opening hours change by season. Last admission to the palace and other attractions is 45 minutes before closing. Check the official site before you go for current hours, ticket availability and prices.

The Maria Theresia guided tour lasts about 75 minutes. Tour times and ticket prices can change, so check the palace’s official information before planning around a particular tour.

Schönbrunn’s Palace Park is free to enter during its opening hours, while the Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Gloriette and Maze are special attractions that require admission tickets.

The park extends 1.2 km from east to west and approximately one kilometre from north to south. That scale can help you decide how much ground to cover: set aside time for the route between the palace and the areas you want to see, rather than treating the gardens as a small courtyard.

Fountains do not operate from mid-October to mid-April. If seeing them is part of your plan, check the season before you set out. For a city-centre day on the same trip, a one-day route from Alser Straße to Vienna’s old town covers a different part of the city.

The Gloriette stands above the palace grounds and has a viewing terrace, but access to that terrace requires a ticket. It is one of the special attractions rather than part of the free-entry Palace Park.

Ticket arrangements for the Gloriette terrace and other paid garden attractions can vary. Check the official site before you go if you want to include the terrace, Maze, Privy Garden or Orangery Garden in your visit.

Access varies across Schönbrunn’s attractions: the Gloriette viewing platform and Privy Garden can only be reached by stairs and are not suitable for wheelchair users.

The Maze is wheelchair-accessible, and the exhibition areas have ramps or lifts. If you are planning around step-free access, check which parts of the grounds and attractions match your needs before choosing a route.

Dogs are not permitted in the palace or park, and driving into the park area is not permitted. Check the official site before you go for current visitor information.

Where is Schönbrunn Palace?

It is in Vienna, Austria, at Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1130 Wien.

Is the Palace Park free?

Yes. The Palace Park is free to enter during its opening hours, but special attractions within the grounds require admission tickets.

Can you visit the Gloriette viewing platform in a wheelchair?

No. The platform is accessible only by stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Are dogs allowed in Schönbrunn Palace Park?

No. Dogs are not permitted in the palace or park.