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Navigate Schönbrunn Palace like a pro with our easy-to-follow map

With over 1,400 rooms, vast Baroque gardens, and multiple attractions such as the Gloriette, the Palm House, and the Children’s Museum, the Schönbrunn Palace grounds can feel like a small city of their own. A detailed map is essential if you want to make the most of your visit, whether you are navigating the interiors of the State Rooms or finding the easiest way to reach the palace from the city center.

Inside Schönbrunn Palace: State Rooms, galleries, and salons

The Palace is a labyrinth of State Rooms, apartments, and salons that once hosted emperors, empresses, and visiting royalty. The map below helps you orient yourself before your tour, showing where highlights such as the Great Gallery, the Hall of Mirrors, and Franz Joseph’s private apartments are located. With this guide, you can easily see which areas are open to the public with your ticket and plan your route through the palace more smoothly.

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How to get to Schönbrunn Palace?

Schönbrunn Palace lies about 30 minutes from Vienna’s city center and is easy to reach by public transport or car. The following map highlights nearby metro stations, tram and bus stops, and the main entrances to the grounds, helping you choose the most convenient route. Whether you travel on the U4 metro, hop on a tram, or drive, the map shows exactly where to go and how far each entrance is on foot.

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Visitor tips and guidelines

Visitors admiring the ornate interior of Schonbrunn Palace during a tour.
  • Arrive early in the morning, ideally before 9:30am, to avoid the longest queues at the entrance and to enjoy the gardens with fewer crowds.
  • Book tickets online at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially between June and August and around Christmas, as time slots for the palace tours often sell out quickly.
  • Give yourself at least half a day to explore, as the palace, gardens, Gloriette, and other attractions such as the zoo or Carriage Museum can easily fill several hours.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes because the grounds are extensive, and reaching the Gloriette involves a steady uphill walk.
  • Photography is not allowed inside the State Rooms, so focus on enjoying the interiors and save your camera for the gardens, courtyards, and exterior views.
  • The Schönbrunn Palace Gardens are free to enter**, but special attractions like the maze, Orangery, and Palm House require separate tickets.
  • Take the U4 metro to Schönbrunn station, which is about a 5-minute walk from the main gate, or Hietzing station, which is about a 7-minute walk to the Hietzing gate.
  • Visit the Neptune Fountain and stand in front of it for one of the most classic photo perspectives of the palace façade.
Plan your visit to Schönbrunn Palace

Frequently asked questions about navigating Schönbrunn Palace with a map

Which entrance should I use at Schönbrunn Palace?

The Palace has several entrances, including the main gate on Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, the Hietzing Gate, and the Meidlinger Gate. The Schönbrunner Schloßstraße entrance is the most convenient for most visitors, as it sits directly opposite the U4 Schönbrunn metro station.

Does the interior map show which rooms are included in the visit?

Yes, the interior map highlights key attractions such as the Great Gallery, Hall of Mirrors, and the private apartments that are open to visitors.

Are digital maps available?

Yes, the maps above are mobile-friendly and can be opened or saved on your phone for easy use during your visit.

Can I get a printed map on-site?

Yes, you can pick up printed maps from the ticket counters and information desks. However, we recommend downloading the maps above in advance so you can plan your visit better.

Does the map show the gardens and Gloriette?

Yes, the Schönbrunn Palace map marks the formal gardens, fountains, and the Gloriette hilltop viewpoint, helping you plan your walk through the grounds.

Is the map useful for planning with children?

Yes, the map marks the Children’s Museum and nearby family-friendly areas such as the maze and playgrounds.

Which stops are closest to the palace?

The U4 Schönbrunn station is about a 5-minute walk to the main gate, while the U4 Hietzing station is roughly a 7-minute walk to the Hietzing gate.

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