Schönbrunn Palace, Royal palace in Hietzing district, Vienna, Austria
This residence encompasses 1,441 chambers decorated in Rococo style with gold-leaf ornaments, crystal chandeliers, mirrors, and frescoed ceilings across its principal halls and apartments.
Emperor Maximilian II purchased the property in 1569, converting it from monastic grounds into a hunting estate before architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach redesigned it as a palace starting in 1696.
This former residence now functions as a museum showcasing Habsburg imperial furniture, ceremonial chambers, and decorative arts that illustrate the everyday existence of Austria's royal dynasty.
Visitors can tour 45 chambers through guided visits, with advance online ticket purchases recommended to minimize waiting periods at this frequently visited destination during peak seasons and holidays.
The Millions Room houses Persian and Mughal miniatures embedded within rosewood paneling, constituting one of the largest such collections across the European continent.
Location: Hietzing
Inception: 1638
Architects: Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Nicolò Pacassi
Architectural style: Baroque, baroque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 193 m
Part of: Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47
Website: https://schoenbrunn.at
GPS coordinates: 48.18479,16.31227
Latest update: November 29, 2025 16:07
These palaces serve as official seats for monarchs and presidents. The buildings combine historical architecture with political function and document the evolution of state power. The rooms and gardens showcase various architectural styles and political periods of their respective countries.
We offer a selection of the most important monuments and cultural institutions of the Austrian capital, including imperial palaces, museums, churches, and historical buildings. Then we venture off the beaten path to discover original and always intriguing museums.
Schönbrunn Zoo
779 m
Gloriette
772 m
Hietzing Cemetery
1.3 km
Sculptures in the Schönbrunn Garden
221 m
Neptunbrunnen
418 m
Springer-Schlösschen
808 m
Kleine Gloriette
848 m
Obeliskbrunnen
588 m
Tirolerhof Schönbrunn
830 m
Maxingvilla
1.1 km
Am Tivoli
1 km
Tivolibrücke
923 m
Mausoleum of Odescalchi family, Hietzing
1.2 km
Gustav Klimt's grave
1.2 km
Engelbert Dollfuss's grave
1.3 km
Maxingpark
1.2 km
Otto Wagner's grave
1.3 km
Cantacuzino monument, Vienna
1.2 km
Palace park of Schönbrunn
480 m
Karl Biedermann's, Alfred Huth's and Rudolf Raschke's grave
1.3 km
Moldauer Kapelle
1.1 km
Sphingen an der Tivolibrücke
918 m
Haidachhof aus Brandenberg
833 m
Roman Ruin (Schönbrunn)
451 m
Rosarium Schönbrunn
451 m
Wohnhausanlage Gaßmannstraße 41
1.5 km
Wohnhausanlage Gaßmannstraße 1-19
1.2 km
Maze and labyrinth
344 mReviews
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