Tickets & Tours

Fascinating stories from three centuries in three historically important areas of the palace

This tour also starts with an immersive presentation of the history of Schönbrunn. It’s followed by a tour taking in all the rooms on the piano nobile. Along with the private apartments of the imperial couple Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, and the state rooms at the heart of the palace, you’ll also see the exquisite private chambers occupied by Maria Theresa. Decorated in playful Rococo style, these are among the most fascinating interiors in the palace.

? Discover exactly which rooms you can visit on this tour in our virtual tour. Click here for the virtual tour.

*Subject to seasonal price changes 
** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

Important information

• Valid for single admission to attraction on the day chosen.
• To take advantage of student concessions an international student identity card (ISIC) must be presented. In the case of groups of students a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the university or other tertiary education institution must be presented (download form).
• Disability discount with valid ID. Admission is free for a person accompanying a blind/vision-impaired visitor or a wheelchair user, provided that a companion person is included in the disabled visitor’s ID. 

In the case of school groups (10 pupils and above) a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the school must be presented (download form).

The Ceremonial Rooms at the Centre of the Palace

The tour starts with an immersive experience that brings the history of Schönbrunn to life, enabling you to meet the most important individuals who once lived at the palace and left their mark on it. This is followed by a tour of selected rooms on the piano nobile, giving you a compact insight into the heart of the palace, from grand state rooms to exquisite small cabinets.

? Discover exactly which rooms you can visit on this tour in our virtual tour. Click here for the virtual tour.

*Subject to seasonal price changes 
** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

Important Information

• Valid for single admission to all included attractions on the day chosen.
• To take advantage of STUDENT CONCESSIONS an international student identity card (ISIC) must be presented. In the case of groups of students a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the university or other tertiary education institution must be presented (DOWNLOAD FORM).
• DISABILITY DISCOUNT with valid ID. Admission is free for a person accompanying a blind/vision-impaired visitor or a wheelchair user, provided that a companion person is included in the disabled visitor’s ID. 

In the case of school groups (10 pupils and above) a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the school must be presented (DOWNLOAD FORM).

With your guide you’ll embark on a fascinating journey through time to the world of Maria Theresa, whose personal taste largely shaped Schönbrunn Palace. The tour begins in her summer apartments on the ground floor with their magnificent landscape murals by Johann Wenzel Bergl. Afterwards on the piano nobile you’ll explore the preciously decorated 18th-century interiors of the sumptuous state rooms and the monarch’s private apartments.

? Discover exactly which rooms you can visit on this guided tour in our virtual tour. Click here for the virtual tour.

Important Information

To take advantage of STUDENT CONCESSIONS an international student identity card (ISIC) must be presented. In the case of groups of students a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the university or other tertiary education institution must be presented (DOWNLOAD FORM).

The perfect combination ticket for all Sisi fans

1 ticket for 3 imperial attractions: With the Sisi Pass on the trail of Empress Elisabeth at Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum and the Vienna Furniture Museum! 

Schönbrunn Palace

Tour of the Palace - Palace Ticket with timeslot and audio guide [Tour of the entire bel étage / 75 Minutes]
This tour includes the entire bel étage and takes approximately 75 minutes, it includes the precious 18th-century interiors from the time of Maria Theresa.
[1130 Vienna, U4 Metro Station Schönbrunn]

Vienna Hofburg

Sisi Museum - Imperial Apartments with audio guide**
Visit the historic apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth and admire the magnificent Habsburg collections. At the Sisi Museum you can explore the unusual personality of Elisabeth and the many different facets of her character.
[1010 Vienna, entrance at Michaelerkuppel, U3 Metro Station Herrengasse]

! Tour the authentically preserved living quarters of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth and gain fascinating insights into life at the Viennese imperial court. The museum area is temporarily closed until the opening of the redesigned Sisi Museum on November 19. Starting November 19, the redesigned Sisi Museum awaits you with additional rooms and new insights into the Empress’s life.

Vienna Furniture Museum

Tour of the museum and Sissi in the movies tour with audio guide
On display at the museum is a unique exhibition of furniture ranging from the Baroque to Biedermeier, Historicism, the Vienna Modernist movement and contemporary Austrian furniture design. A specially dedicated Sis(s)i Path takes you through the exhibition "Sissi in the movies - imperial furniture for the set".
[1070 Vienna, 7 Andreasgasse, U3 Metro Station Zieglergasse]

For your visit to Vienna Furniture Museum and the Sisi Museum you do not need to make a reservation for the entrance time.

The Sisi Pass gives you the following benefits:

• 3 imperial attractions on one ticket
• adults save up to 25% compared with the price of seperate tickets

*Subject to seasonal price changes | New season from 19 November 2026
** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.
***If you have a Vienna City Card, please buy your time-slot ticket at timeslot.schoenbrunn-group.com.

Ticket Details

• valid for one year from the date of issue
• entitles you to one visit to all the attractions included
• free admission for children under 6
• valid for admission to Schönbrunn Palace on the day selected at the time selected; single admission to the other included attractions within one year from date of issue

Important Information

• Disability discount with valid ID. Admission is free for a person accompanying a blind/vision-impaired visitor or a wheelchair user, provided that a companion person is included in the disabled visitor’s ID.
• The use of tripods, selfie sticks or similar photographic or video equipment is prohibited at the museum, as is the use of flash and similar forms of lighting.

In the case of school groups (10 pupils and above) a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the school must be presented (download form).

4 attractions on one ticket: sensationally good value for money!

The Schönbrunn Winter Pass includes admission to the following attractions:

• Palace Ticket with audio guide
• Zoo: admission to the world’s oldest zoo
• Desert Experience House: meet the masters in the art of survival
• Palm House: fascinating jungle flora in an architectural masterpiece

With the Winter Pass, you have chosen a special offer: 18% savings for adults compared to individual tickets!

*Subject to seasonal price changes
** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

Ticket Details

• This ticket is available during the winter season (3 November 2026–31 March 2027) from the ticket desks at Schönbrunn Palace or online.
• The Schönbrunn Winter Pass entitles you to one visit to all the attractions included.
• Valid for admission to the Palace on the day selected at the time selected; single admission to the other included attractions to the end of the season.

The Children's Museum Schönbrunn Palace is situated on the ground floor of the palace (west wing). The Children's Museum Schönbrunn Palace is not just for children but for families and all those who want to learn more about the everyday life of the imperial family.

A time wheel helps you to see the difference between imperial children and children from ordinary homes. You can play with toys from the past, learn the secret language of fans, and set the imperial dining table! If you take part in a themed tour you’ll learn lots of interesting and amusing things about the past: What kind of food did they eat in imperial times? How long has Schönbrunn Palace been there, and was it always as big as it is today? And then afterwards you can dress up as a prince or princess.

In the Children’s Museum at Schönbrunn Palace there are loads of things to discover about the everyday life of the imperial children:

• How did they dress?
• How was the imperial dining table set?
• What did they do about personal hygiene?

*Subject to seasonal price changes

Important information

• This ticket has FIXED ADMISSION TIMES. There may be waiting times during busy periods, so be sure to secure your desired time slot in advance by purchasing an online ticket.
• Disability discount with valid ID. Admission is free for a person accompanying a blind/vision-impaired visitor or a wheelchair user, provided that a companion person is included in the disabled visitor’s ID. 

In the case of school groups (10 pupils and above) a signed document of confirmation bearing the stamp of the school must be presented (download form).

Experience Schönbrunn after dark like you’ve never seen it before.

With ‘Imperial Lights’, the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens – particularly the Privy Garden and beyond – are transformed into a revitalised, opulent world of light. Visitors can look forward to an evening stroll through artistic installations that combine Baroque elegance with modern lighting design – created especially for Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include light installations modelled on the imperial era, as well as Vienna’s largest sound-to-light show, which bathes the historic splendour of Schönbrunn Palace Park in a new, radiant light.

NEW: To mark ‘30 Years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site’, Imperial Lights will make the palace park shine with over 5,000 individually illuminated roses.

You can book your tickets and time slots here.

6th November 2026 – 6th January 2027, daily from 4.30 pm to 10.00 pm (last admission 8.30 pm)

• Duration: 60–90 minutes
• Time slot required
• Valid for one entry on the selected day and at the chosen time.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
• Age restriction: All age groups welcome