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Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn)

Vienna 1130, Austria
+43 1 811 13-239
As featured in 3 days in Vienna
Ranked #3 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 1139 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Gardens, Castles, Lookouts
Activities: Getting married
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: The palace is a little bit out of the city, but it's worth the trip. It's very easy to get there with the metro. You have to choose a nice day... more »
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Los Angeles
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95 reviews 95 reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The palace tour is quite nice. We used audio phones to guide us through and booked the Grand Tour, which allows you to visit a few more rooms than the less expensive Imperial Tour (not worth the extra money if you are on a tight budget). Because of the history, wrapped around the figures of Maria Theresia and Sissy, it... More

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Munich, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Visited on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I had an English audio guide which I enjoyed and allowed me to walk through at my own speed. (I had a Sisi ticket so I was on the Grand tour). The rooms are incredibly well preserved and well signposted. We had a short walk through the Gardens (the free access area) and they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

it was great......they keep it in very good condition, you can actually feel that you travel back in time!!!definatelly visit it otherwise you haven't seen anything in vienna More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We just finished at the palace and it was beautiful. We allowed for a whole day at the palace and truly enjoyed it. We didn't feel rushed and felt like we saw a lot. We didn't the classic pass (the one without the pastry chef showing you how the strudel is made). I would suggest this one if you are... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

There are about five different tickets you can buy here. The least expensive is the Imperial tour at 10,5 euro. You will get a free audio guide that talks you through about 22 rooms, plenty if you are feeling castled and palaced-out in your trip. You can walk the lovely and vast garden for free, and walk up to the... More

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Manila, Philippines
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Good area to see how the Hapsburgs lived during their time. There were several tours offered but we opted for the basic. It was a good tour, Palace was extremely huge and tiring to walk to, specially the Gardens at the back partly because of the pebbles. Wish they could make a walkalator somehow from the gate to the Palace... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Didn't go inside the palace, but enjoyed the grounds and the view from the top of the hill. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The rooms on display were filled with authentic pieces and gave you a better insight to the uses of the hunting lodge as a close by retreat for the royal family. External architecture more sedate and more attractive than over-the-top gilding of Versaille. Gardens not as sumptuous, but still lovely! More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Palace visit is a must for every traveller to Vienna, the tour inside is beautiful and well explained with the Audio Guide, it gives you lots of information about the Hofburgs. When you finish the tour, and as soon as you leave the back door, you will see one of the best views you will see in your life... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Typically Austrian, clean, meticulously maintained, beautiful and elegant. Breathtaking in a way, but can get tiring wandering round it all, especially the gardens, as it is huge. More

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