Schönbrunn Palace Classic Pass

Aerial view of Schönbrunn Palace
About the pass
Inclusions
How to get

General Information about this pass

The Schönbrunn Classic Pass lets you go beyond a simple palace visit and truly immerse yourself in the world of the Habsburgs.

This is the all-in-one ticket that not only opens the doors to the imperial palace, but also grants access to several of Schönbrunn’s most enchanting outdoor attractions: from royal gardens to panoramic views from the Gloriette.

Schönbrunn Classic Pass overview:

🏰 Access to Schönbrunn Palace with audioguide
🌸 Entry to the Privy Garden (Crown Prince Garden)
🌿 Access to the Orangery Garden
🌀 Entry to the Maze & Labyrinth
🏞️ Visit the Gloriette and its panoramic terrace
🎧 Audioguide available in multiple languages

Note: Due to limited availability, it is possible that the time slot chosen for your visit may vary by up to 60 minutes.

What is included in the Schönbrunn Palace Classic Pass

  • Entry to Schönbrunn Palace with access to selected rooms
  • Audioguide in multiple languages
  • Access to the Schönbrunn Gardens
  • Entry to the Maze & Labyrinth
  • Visit to the Gloriette with panoramic terrace
  • Booking fees and taxes
  • Guided tour
  • Cancellation option

Cancellation policy​

The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.

What should you know?

The Classic Pass bundles five distinct attractions into one ticket. Here’s what you get:

  • The Palace Grand Tour: Full access to all 40 rooms (not the shorter 22-room tour), including the opulent Rococo interiors from Maria Theresa’s era, with audioguide included.
  • Gloriette Viewing Terrace: The rooftop panorama platform with sweeping views across Vienna and the palace gardens.
  • Prince’s Garden (Privy Garden): An exclusive formal garden with shaded pergolas and colorful flower beds.
  • Orangery Garden: Historic garden adjacent to one of Europe’s largest Baroque orangeries.
  • Maze & Labyrinth: The hedge maze with a central viewing platform, plus the interactive playground area.

Yes, and this isn’t a suggestion. Booking online ahead of time is essential.

Here’s why. Schönbrunn operates with fixed admission times for the palace. When you buy the Classic Pass online, you select a specific day and time slot for your palace visit. That time is locked in.

If you show up hoping to buy tickets on-site, particularly during summer months or weekends, you’re looking at wait times that can easily hit 1 to 2 hours just to purchase a ticket. And even after that wait, the next available entry slot might be hours away. 

The kicker? If you’re late to your reserved time slot, you lose your ticket with no refund or rescheduling option.

Absolutely, but the real value depends on what you want from Schönbrunn. The park grounds, pathways, and fountains are free to explore. You can walk 95% of Schönbrunn without paying a cent. The Classic Pass gives you access to the closed, premium areas within those grounds, plus of course the palace interior itself.

Plan for 3 to 4 hours to see everything included in the Classic Pass. That’s a solid half-day commitment.

The palace Grand Tour with audioguide takes about an hour. The Gloriette visit is roughly 20 minutes, though the walk there (or back, depending on your route) adds another 30-45 minutes. The maze takes 30-45 minutes, longer if you’re with kids who want to explore every corner. Each of the formal gardens, the Prince’s Garden and the Orangery Garden, needs about 20-30 minutes.

Location of Schönbrunn Palace

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria

The palace is located just a few kilometers from Vienna’s historic city center and is easily reachable by public transport. It is one of the city’s top attractions and a must-visit for history and architecture lovers.

How to Get to Schönbrunn Palace

Take line U4 and get off at the Schönbrunn station. From there, it’s a short walk to the palace entrance.

Several bus lines, including 10A, stop near Schönbrunn Palace.

Lines 10 and 60 both stop at Schloss Schönbrunn.

A convenient option if you prefer direct transport, especially if traveling in a group.

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