Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn, Desert exhibition pavilion in Schönbrunn Palace Park, Austria.
The Desert House displays plants from three different arid regions: Madagascar, Old World deserts, and New World deserts within a glass structure.
Emperor Franz Joseph I commissioned architect Alfons Custodis to build this glass house in 1904 for the preservation of Neuholländer plants from Australia.
The facility maintains a collection of 32,000 specimens, demonstrating the European interest in botanical research and conservation during the early 20th century.
The Desert House opens daily alongside Schönbrunn Zoo, with access through the main palace grounds and convenient public transportation connections from central Vienna.
Two Welwitschia plants, capable of living up to 2,000 years, grow inside this 300-foot-long structure with its distinctive north brick wall design.
Location: Vienna
GPS coordinates: 48.18482,16.30180
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
Schönbrunn Zoo
293 m
Palmenhaus Schönbrunn
106 m
Hietzinger Pfarrkirche
88 m
Kaiserstöckl
174 m
Altes Palmenhaus
202 m
Bezirksmuseum Hietzing
89 m
Villa Siegfried Trebitsch
287 m
Statue of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, gardens of Schönbrunn
83 m
Haus Weidmann
285 m
Statue of Emperor Joseph II., Schönbrunn
85 m
Felix-Steinwandtner-Park
115 m
Philipp Franz von Siebold memorial
159 m
Mariensäule, Hietzing
116 m
Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian statue, Hietzing, Vienna
116 m
Former school, now district mueum
83 m
Hietzing Am Platz Bildstock
108 m
Wohnhausanlage Trauttmansdorffgasse 22-24
315 m
Rosarium Schönbrunn
338 m
Japanese garden Schönbrunn
150 m
Trauttmansdorffgasse 18, Vienna
270 m
Bäckenhäuser, Hietzing
83 m
Gasdruckregelstation Hans-Moser-Park
343 m
Haus Wattmanngasse 11
320 m
Pfarrhof Hietzing
71 m
Am Platz 6, Hietzing
146 m
Bürgerhaus
150 m
Miethaus
93 m
Bürgerhaus
324 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes