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Schönbrunn Palace and Palace Park: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Schönbrunn is free: the Palace Park is free to enter during park opening hours.
- Also free: A companion of a blind/visually impaired visitor or wheelchair user enters free.
- Otherwise: state Apartments tour (adult, incl. audio guide) — €30.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- You can walk up to the Gloriette hill and around the whole park without any ticket.
- The fountains are switched off from mid-October to mid-April.
- Last palace admission is 45 minutes before closing; buy timed tickets on the official shop (imperialtickets.com).
- Dogs are not allowed in the palace or the park.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe Palace Park is free to enter during park opening hours | everyone | The Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Maze & Labyrinth and Gloriette terrace need separate paid tickets. No dogs in the park. | No |
| Free forA companion of a blind/visually impaired visitor or wheelchair user enters free | carers of visitors with disabilities | Only if the companion is noted in the disabled visitor's ID. | No |
Official prices
Schönbrunn ticket prices
| State Apartments tour (adult, incl. audio guide) — Cheapest palace route (c. 40 min). Children 6-18 €20, students 19-25 €23. Prices are subject to seasonal changes. | €30 |
| Palace Ticket (all rooms on the piano nobile, c. 75 min, audio guide) — The full bel étage including Maria Theresa's private rooms. | €42 |
| Classic Pass (palace + garden attractions package) — Official package; about 20% cheaper for adults than separate tickets. | €49 |
| Exclusive Gardens ticket (Maze, Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Gloriette) — The four fenced garden attractions inside the otherwise free park. | €16 |
| Children's Museum Schönbrunn Palace | €12 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (state apartments tour (adult, incl. audio guide)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Palace: daily incl. public holidays; 1 Sep - 2 Nov 2026 8:30-17:30, 3 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 8:30-17:00 (8:30-17:30 on 5-8, 12-13, 19-20 Dec and 25 Dec - 6 Jan). Last admission 45 min before closing. Park (free): gates open 6:30; closes 17:30 Nov-Feb, 19:00 Mar and Oct, 20:00 Apr and Sep, 21:00 May-Aug. Privy Garden, Orangery Garden, Maze and Gloriette terrace close for the season after 2 Nov.
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria
FAQ
Schönbrunn: common questions
Is Schönbrunn free?
The Palace Park is free to enter during park opening hours. Also free: A companion of a blind/visually impaired visitor or wheelchair user enters free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €30.
Who gets free entry to Schönbrunn?
Carers of visitors with disabilities — only if the companion is noted in the disabled visitor's ID..
How much is a ticket to Schönbrunn?
State Apartments tour (adult, incl. audio guide) costs €30 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- schoenbrunn.at/en/visitor-information/opening-times · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- schoenbrunn.at/en/tickets-and-prices/all-tickets-tours · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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