Tickets & Tours

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

The Grand Tour supplements the Imperial Tour with the exquisite apartments from the time of Maria Theresa. With their décor largely dominated by chinoiserie and East Asian elements, these rooms are among the most luxurious interiors in the palace. They include the Blue Chinese Salon and the Vieux Laque Room, which was remodelled as a memorial room after the death of Franz I Stephan. A highlight of the tour is the so-called Millions Room, named for its precious rosewood panelling. In the Gobelin Salon you can admire exquisite Brussels tapestries. The tour culminates in the Rich Room, which contains the only surviving state bed of the Viennese court.

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

*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).

** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

At home with Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth

On the Imperial Tour you’ll first explore the apartments of Franz Joseph, whose private rooms were furnished with an astonishing lack of pomp, and the suite occupied by his famous wife Sisi with its beautiful textile wall hangings and upholstery. Immerse yourself in the extravagant grandeur of the Great Gallery, the exotic charm of the ‘Chinese Cabinets’ and the magnificence of the Hall of Ceremonies.

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

Please note that while no guided tours are available for the Imperial Tour, free audio guides/printed descriptions are provided. At the weekend we offer the guided tour "Franz Joseph" through these rooms.

The Imperial Tour is perfect if you’re interested in Franz Joseph and Elisabeth but are on a limited time budget.

*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).

** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

The Ceremonial Rooms at the Centre of the Palace

The State Apartments include the Great and Small Galleries with their magnificent stuccowork and frescos. Both rooms formed the festive setting for ceremonial events, balls and private family celebrations from the time of Maria Theresa to the early twentieth century. The ‘Chinese Cabinets’ are an impressive example of Maria Theresa’s love of precious items from East Asia. Large-format paintings provide an impressive record of important events in the reign of the monarch that influenced the course of European politics and were intended to be commemorated for posterity. For reasons of conservation, both of these precious Cabinets can only be viewed through glass doors.

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

*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).

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).

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 guided tour Maria Theresa is a fascinating journey through time into the world of the famous empress, who not only had a decisive influence on the Habsburg Empire, but also on Schönbrunn Palace. The tour begins in the Bergl Rooms, which are decorated with magnificent landscape paintings and invite you to dream. You will then explore the ceremonial state rooms before seeing the precious rooms of the 18th century from the time of Maria Theresa on the first floor.

This guided tour gives you a deep understanding of the power and work of Maria Theresa. Walk in the footsteps of the empress through the magnificent rooms of Schönbrunn from the Baroque and Rococo eras.

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

*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).

You will gain brief insights into areas outside the visitors' tour, wander through the stylistic epochs of the imperial era and see the representative rooms and private apartments of the imperial couple Franz Joseph and Elisabeth.

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

*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 Ticket on the trail of Empress Elisabeth at Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum and the Vienna Furniture Museum! 

Schönbrunn Palace

Tour of the Palace - Grand Tour with audio guide [40 Rooms/ 50 Minutes]
This tour includes 40 rooms and takes approximately 50 minutes. Besides the 22 rooms seen on the Imperial Tour you'll also see 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]

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]

The Sisi Ticket gives you the following benefits:

• 3 imperial attractions on one ticket
• valid for one year from the date of issue
• entitles you to one visit to all the attractions included
• adults save up to 25% compared with the price of seperate tickets
• admission without timeslot

*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).

** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

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

The Schönbrunn Winter Pass includes admission to the following attractions:

• Grand Tour of Schönbrunn Palace 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

The Schönbrunn Winter Pass gives you the following benefits:

• 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.
• Adults save up to 20% compared with the price of seperate tickets

This ticket is available during the winter season (4 November 2024–31 March 2025) from the ticket desks at Schönbrunn Palace or online.

** including audio guide or printed description depending on availability.

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?

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).