This post provides details about how to get tickets for Schönbrunn Palace, tours of the landmark, and discounts you can use to save money on admission to the historic site.
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OVERVIEW
There are a lot of historic sites in and around Vienna, but Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most notable and important buildings in the city.
Once the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, this 1,441-room palace is now home to several collections, museums, and even a theatre!
Here are the opening hours you can expect depending on when you visit:
- Apr 2nd - Jun 30th | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Jul 1st - Aug 31st | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Sept 1st - Nov 3rd | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Nov 4th - Mar 31st | 8:30 am - 5 pm
In addition to the palace itself, there is also a free park you can visit, as well as the Privy Garden/Orangery Garden, a Maze & Labyrinth, fountains, and more.
Visitors must take a tour in order to get tickets for Schönbrunn Palace admission, and at least one of the tours is included with a tourist pass which we cover in the discounts section below.
There are currently two tours of Schönbrunn Palace which include admission to the historic site and access to dozens of rooms: the Imperial Tour and the Grand Tour.
Imperial Tour
- €27/Adults | €19/Children | €22/Students
- Duration: 40 minutes on average
- Includes access to 22 rooms in the palace.
- See the Great Gallery, Chinese Cabinets, Hall of Ceremonies, and the private suite of Emperor Franz Joseph.
Grand Tour
- €32/Adults | €23/Children | €27/Students
- Duration: 60 minutes on average
- Includes access to 40 rooms in the palace.
- See the Millions Room, the Gobelin Salon, the Vieux-Laque Room, and many more.
In addition to these tours, there is also a combo ticket which includes the Grand Tour, admission to the Hofburg Palace, and entry to the Imperial Furniture Collection museum.
Sisi Ticket
- €49/Adults | €33/Children
- Free for children 5 and under
- Includes the Grand Tour
- Includes Hofburg Palace
- Includes Imperial Furniture Collection
There are currently four different ways to purchase tickets: online, at the palace, through a combo deal, or with a tourist pass.
Although you can purchase tickets upon arrival, you might have to wait in a queue for a while just to get them.
Each of the alternative options allows you to skip the line.
If you’re looking for a longer tour, some companies offer a more extensive journey through the palace that you might want to consider.
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour
- €53/Adults | €44/Child | €6/Infant
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Includes access to 22 rooms of the palace.
- See the Great Gallery, the Hall of Ceremonies, the Baroque Gardens, and more.
- Purchase tickets or learn more.
If you’re looking to save some money on admission, make sure to read our discounts section for additional details about how to get tickets with tourist passes and combo deals.
DISCOUNTS
The following section provides information about how to save money on tickets for Schönbrunn Palace, including details about tourist passes and combo packages.
Tourist Passes
If you’re interested in visiting several historic sites and attractions while visiting Vienna, using a tourist pass could help you save 50% or more off general admission prices.
There are currently 2 passes which include a discount on tickets to Schönbrunn Palace: the Vienna Pass and the Vienna City Card.
One service is an all-inclusive pass that includes admission to dozens of popular attractions, tours, and activities, including the Grand Tour at Schönbrunn Palace.
The other option is a travel discount card which provides a discount on the Sisi Ticket.
While the Vienna Pass is a great choice for anyone who plans on visiting at least 4-5 different locations per day, the Vienna City Card is better for those who plan on using public transportation and want to save some money on additional activities as well.
Each of these passes also includes discounts on the following attractions:
- Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
- Imperial Carriage Museum
- Sigmund Freud Museum
- Spanish Riding School
- Vienna Ferris Wheel
- City Cruise Vienna
- Imperial Treasury
- Madame Tussauds
- Schönbrunn Zoo
- Hofburg Palace
- Danube Tower
- Belvedere
- and more!
If any of these locations or activities sound appealing, make sure to read our post covering Vienna tourist passes for more information.
Combo Packages
This is another excellent alternative to an all-inclusive pass, as combo deals typically include 2-3 activities for one flat price.
If you’re short on time or don’t plan on doing much else while in Vienna, this is a great way to save some money on admission to Schönbrunn Palace without getting carried away using a tourist pass.
Schönbrunn Palace & Vienna City Tour
- €63/Adults | €25/Children
- Includes admission to Schönbrunn Palace.
- Includes a Vienna city tour.
- Purchase a combo ticket or learn more.
Schönbrunn Palace Tour & Concert
- €92 per person
- Includes Grand Tour of Schönbrunn Palace.
- Includes an audio guide for the palace.
- Includes admission to the concert at the palace.
- Purchase a combo ticket or learn more.
Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner & Concert
- €137 per person
- Includes Grand Tour of Schönbrunn Palace.
- Includes an audio guide for the palace.
- Includes admission to a concert at the palace.
- Includes a 3-course dinner at a restaurant in the area.
- Purchase a combo ticket or learn more.
Danube River Cruise, Dinner & Schönbrunn Palace Concert
- €125 per person
- Includes Schönbrunn Palace concert.
- Includes Danube River Cruise.
- Includes a 3-course meal.
- Purchase a combo ticket or learn more.
- Not Currently Available as of Feb 2025.
