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      Schönbrunn Palace: Opening Hours, Gardens and How to Plan Your Visit

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      A grand yellow baroque palace facade with tall green-shuttered windows and a stone staircase under a bright blue sky. Photo: PaBou, Adobe Stock.

      When the palace is open

      Schönbrunn is open every day of the year, public holidays included, and it opens at 8:30 am (08:30) throughout. The closing time follows the season: 5:00 pm (17:00) from 3 November to 31 March, 5:30 pm (17:30) from 1 April to 30 June and from 1 September to 2 November, and 6:00 pm (18:00) from 1 July to 31 August.

      The last admission to every attraction comes 45 minutes before closing, so plan to arrive well ahead of it. Dogs cannot go into the palace or the park. Extended hours apply on a few dates around Christmas, which the palace's page on opening times lists.

      The park and gardens

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      A white stone fountain with sculpted figures framed by tall trees and a pool of water in a park. Photo: mitarart, Adobe Stock.

      The park gates open at 6:30 am (06:30), and walking in the Palace Park costs nothing during opening hours. The extra sights inside it, the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden and the Maze, need their own tickets, and children aged 14 and under can only enter the Maze and Labyrinth with an adult.

      The fountains are switched off through the colder months, from the middle of October to the middle of April, so a summer visit is the one to choose if water features matter to you.

      Tickets and getting there

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      The palace warns of fake ticket websites and says real tickets are sold online only at imperialtickets.com, so buy from official places only. The Group Center has free lockers, which helps if you arrive with luggage. the palace's FAQ page covers more practical questions.

      Public transport stops at the door: the U4 underground to Schönbrunn, trams 10 and 60 to Schloss Schönbrunn and bus 10A to Schloss Schönbrunn. the palace's page on how to get there adds directions by car and by train.

      Guided visits

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      If you only want the grounds, the Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Walking Tour in Vienna is a one-hour guided walk, and its operator says garden admission is free and included while the palace interior is not.

      For the inside, the Private Day Tour in Vienna with Schonbrunn Palace Visit is a private full-day tour of the city, and its operator says entrance tickets to Schönbrunn Palace are included. The Private Guided Tour in Vienna: Palaces, Opera & History is a private walking tour of the city's palaces and history with a local guide, according to its operator. On any of these, check what the booking covers before you go.

      Frequently asked questions

      Is Schönbrunn open on public holidays?

      Yes, the palace stays open on holidays too.

      Can I bring a dog?

      No. Dogs cannot go into either the palace or the park.

      Is the park free?

      Entering the park is free during opening hours, but special attractions need their own tickets.

      When do the fountains run?

      Not in the colder months, as explained above.

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