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.
Tiergarten
You can learn about the history of Vienna with a stop at Tiergarten. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral.
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 stunning cathedral.
Things to do
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Highlights of Vienna: Small Group Food, Coffee & Market Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Panoramic Train
Top hotels in Schönbrunn
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
The staff was great, they were friendly and helpful. My room was nice and clean. The hotel restaurant had great food.. I would highly recommend if you need a hotel before catching a flight..
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
The staff was absolutely amazing! Very kind and professional!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
MOOONS
Cute place to stay! Good atmostphere!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Excellent room very clean and well maintained corridors. T bags but no kettle I think we were meant to use the coffee machine to boil water? Would definitely stay there again though.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Le Méridien Wien
Loved and enjoyed every aspect of our stay at La Meriden Wien. Perfect location, excellent service, and room was clean, spacious and luxurious. It exceeded my expectations. We highly recommend it, and will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Social Hub Vienna
Brilliant! Really loved this place.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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 Museum of Contraception and Abortion 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 MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
