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Schönbrunn Palace (German: Schloss Schönbrunn [ˈʃlɔs ʃøːnˈbʁʊn] ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Schloss Scheenbrunn) was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The name Schönbrunn (meaning "beautiful spring") has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court.
Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn. From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. It was designed by the architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Nicolaus Pacassi and is full of outstanding examples of decorative art. Together with its gardens, the site of the world’s first zoo in 1752, it is a ...
An overview of the fascinating architectural history of Schönbrunn Palace, the beginnings of which go back to the Middle Ages. You can also find out about the origins of the famous ‘Schönbrunn Yellow‘ paint!
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria’s most important cultural assets, and since the 1960s has been one of Vienna’s major tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors each year.
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You can enter the Palace Park free of charge during opening hours. If you wish to visit to the Schönbrunn special attractions, such as the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden or the Maze as well as the Zoo, the Palm House and the Desert House you need to purchase individual admission tickets.
Located in a side wing of Schönbrunn Palace, the Heuriger "Joseph II" invites you to enjoy delicious Viennese Heurigen delicacies and a variety of Viennese wines. In the midst of one of the most popular cultural sites in the world, you can enjoy a hearty piece of Viennese Heurigen culture. +43 (0)1 934 62 20.
