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Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace (Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Schönbrunn Christmas Market website. Official links are under Sources.
Schönbrunn Christmas Market is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Friday, 6 November 2026.
- Also free: Ice rink: children up to 14 skate free until 14:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Get off the U4 at Hietzing and walk in through the Engelstor - about 600 m, like Schönbrunn station, but usually less crowded.
- Families: kids up to 14 skate free before 14:00, and the panorama terrace is open to everyone unless a private event has booked it.
- Unlike the Rathausplatz market it stays open after Christmas, until 6 January (10:00-19:00).
- Dogs, bikes and scooters are not allowed anywhere on the palace grounds.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry to the Christmas market in the palace forecourt - no ticket needed | everyone | Covers the market only; the palace rooms, ice rink (from 14:00), curling lanes and rides are paid. | No |
| Free forIce rink: children up to 14 skate free until 14:00 · 10:00–14:00 | children under 15 | Rink entry only; skate hire €4 a pair for under-15s. Helmets, skating aids and slide runners for small children are free. | No |
Official prices
Schönbrunn Christmas Market ticket prices
| Ice rink from 14:00 (age 15+) — Children €3 after 14:00. | €6 |
| Curling (Eisstock) lane, per half hour — Book online in advance; bookings cannot be cancelled. | €70 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–21:00 |
| Mon | 10:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–19:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
6 November 2026 - 6 January 2027. 6 Nov - 23 Dec daily 10:00-21:00; 24 Dec 10:00-16:00; 25 Dec - 6 Jan daily 10:00-19:00.
Ehrenhof, Schloss Schönbrunn, 1130 Vienna, Austria
FAQ
Schönbrunn Christmas Market: common questions
Is Schönbrunn Christmas Market free?
Yes — Schönbrunn Christmas Market is free to enter. Also free: Ice rink: children up to 14 skate free until 14:00.
Who gets free entry to Schönbrunn Christmas Market?
Children under 15 — rink entry only; skate hire €4 a pair for under-15s. Helmets, skating aids and slide runners for small children are free..
What are Schönbrunn Christmas Market's opening hours?
6 Nov – 23 Dec: daily 10:00–21:00. 25 Dec – 6 Jan: daily 10:00–19:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- weihnachtsmarkt-schoenbrunn.at/wissenswertes · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- weihnachtsmarkt-schoenbrunn.at/highlights · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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