Schönbrunn Travel Guide
Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.
Schönbrunn Zoo
Hop between continents at one of the world’s oldest zoos and visit creatures from the African savannah to the mountains of Siberia alongside 18th-century buildings.
Schönbrunn Palace Park
Explore the great outdoors at Schönbrunn Palace Park, a lovely green space in Vienna. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Gloriette
A grand 18th-century observation terrace is a breathtaking landmark as well as a viewpoint over the city. Grab a coffee at the café and look out over Vienna.
Schoenbrunn Bad
Schoenbrunn Bad is just one of the places to see in Vienna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Palmenhaus
Enjoy an outing to Palmenhaus during your stay in Vienna. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Things to do
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Concert at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral
Top hotels in Schönbrunn
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
The room and the hotel facilities are great, friendly staff, good breakfast and convenient location, would stay there again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
MOOONS
Nice hotel. Friend staff
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Enjoyed the breakfast, location, staff were great and a great room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Am Konzerthaus - MGallery Collection
Room clean. Bathroom we supplied. Free mini-bar was a pleasant surprise all staff helpfull snd courteous
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
lyf Schönbrunn Vienna
The property is in a great locations and all the rooms are very nice and spacious depending to which one you get but I was very pleased with my stay, that I had to stay for an extra day so highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Spotless room and very helpful staff, great breakfast — will always stay here when passing through Vienna!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Schönbrunn
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Margareten
Spend some time visiting places like Kaffeemuseum Wien while getting to know Margareten, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Arbeitergasse, Gürtel Tram Stop or Laurenzgasse Station to see more of the area.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
