Schönbrunn Palace

This residence in Hietzing is a former imperial palace with hundreds of rooms decorated with stucco, ceiling paintings, and ornate furnishings. The spaces show different styles and purposes, from private quarters to grand ceremonial halls.

A monastery stood here before the Habsburgs purchased the land and converted it into a hunting lodge. In the 18th century, renowned architects transformed it into a grand palace.

The place displays the furniture, dishes, and artworks that surrounded the imperial family in their daily life. You see in the rooms how the Habsburgs lived and what objects mattered to them.

You can walk through selected rooms, though not all are open to visitors. It helps to check information beforehand to know which areas you can visit and how long to plan for.

One room in the palace contains small Indian and Persian paintings set into the wooden wall panels. This unusual collection shows the imperial family's taste for exotic artwork.

Location: Hietzing

Inception: 1638

Architects: Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Nicolò Pacassi

Architectural style: Baroque, baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 193 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47

Opening Hours: April 1-June 30,September 1-October 31 08:00-17:30; July 1-August 31 08:00-18:30; November 1-March 31 08:00-17:00

Phone: +431811130

Website: https://schoenbrunn.at

GPS coordinates: 48.18479,16.31227

Latest update: January 8, 2026 12:50