How to skip the lines at Schönbrunn Palace?
Queues at Schönbrunn Palace can stretch 60 to 120 minutes in peak months, especially between June and August. Long waits under the summer sun or rain are uncomfortable, and lines move slowly due to fixed entry slots. General admission is cheaper, but unpredictable queues mean you risk losing an hour or more of sightseeing time.
With skip-the-line tickets, you can usually enter in 10 to 20 minutes instead of waiting up to 2 hours. Here are the best skip-the-line options you can book right now:
- Palace & Gardens skip-the-line guided tour (From €46.55 to €50): Dedicated group lanes mean you’re inside in about 10 to 15 minutes. Explore 22 opulent staterooms with a licensed guide and stroll through the gardens and courtyards. Small-group upgrades keep the experience more personal, while extended options add a city tour.
- Combo: Palace skip-the-line tour + Zoo entry (From €69.87 to €70): The guided palace entry takes around 15 minutes, far quicker than the public ticket queue. Then it’s just a 10-minute walk to the zoo, where your timed entry ticket lets you bypass the on-site sales line.
- Combo: Hop-on-hop-off bus tour + Schönbrunn & Belvedere (From €90 to €95): Pre-booked time slots at both palaces cut entry waits to 15 to 20 minutes. The included 48-hour bus pass means you can skip transport hassles while seeing Vienna’s landmarks at your own pace.
- Mozart & Strauss concert (From €55 to €60): VIP tickets bypass the main concert-hall line, reducing waits to under 10 minutes. Enjoy premium front-row seating, a welcome drink, and a keepsake program booklet.
- Concert & after-tours package (From €97 to €100): Timed entry after closing hours means virtually no waiting. You walk straight in for an exclusive audio-guided tour of the Imperial Rooms before enjoying a Mozart & Strauss concert.
See all your options to skip the lines at Schönbrunn Palace
