Schonbrunn Schloss - Vienna - Things To Do Reviews

There are 1400 rooms in Schonnbrunn Palace. We were able to visit the first 40 rooms as part of our tour. The furniture was unbelievable. The rooms just took my breath away. This is highly recommended. Especially after hearing the story of Franz Josef and Elizabeth. It was really touching to see things that once belonged to them.

This is one of the palaces owned by the Habsburgs, the rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is modeled after Versailles, and it is absolutely magnificent. You can go there for free if you just want to have a look and walk around the palace grounds. There is a tour available, however I did not take it so I can't comment on the price of that. Make sure you take the walk to the top of the hill behind the palace that overlooks the whole city, it's a fantastic view! Have lunch at the Gloriette while you're there, you won't regret it. The food is simple but delicious and reasonably priced. Make sure you get some eis (Austrian ice cream) before you leave. Also located at Schonbrunn is the oldest zoo in the world, once belonging to the Habsburg family. There are student prices here, and if you like zoos, you should definitely check this one out.