Location: Schönbrunn
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In Vienna, the coffee house isn’t just a hangout: it’s an institution. Lingering over a newspaper with a pastry and a strong espresso drink is, according to UNESCO, officially a Viennese cultural pastime. Walk off your slice of Sachertorte with a self-guided tour of the city’s stunning traditional, Secessionist, and modern architecture, such as the Imperial Palace, the State Opera House, the Kirche am Steinhof, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum, an exercise in ornate geometry.
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1. Schonbrunn Palace
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4.5 based on 42,524 reviews
The Cultural World Heritage Site of Schönbrunn Palace is Austria's most frequently visited tourist attraction. In the palace the residential and state rooms with their original furnishings and decorations convey an authentic impression of the imperial lifestyle. The park and gardens surrounding the palace make Schönbrunn in a unique synthesis of Baroque art as well as providing a convenient and highly popular recreational area for Vienna's population.
Reviewed By vicdud - Washington DC, United States
Schonbrunn Palace was beautiful!! The classic pass gets you access to the palace, privy garden, maze, orange garden, and the gloriette; so many awesome things to see! Definitely recommend using any kind of tour guide (audio or person), helps a lot with understanding the royal family and the interior of the palace. It should take about 4 hours and there is a lot of walking involved. There is so much to see and lots of history to learn.
2. Schonbrunner Gardens
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4.5 based on 10,251 reviews
Reviewed By zimmys57 - Delavan, United States
We were blessed with a warm sunny afternoon to enjoy this beautiful Vienna landmark. We took in all the stunning gardens, fountains large and small, and then the leisurely stroll up the hill to the Gloriette, The effort to reach the top of the hill was rewarded with breathtaking views of the Schonbrunn Palace and city beyond. What an enjoyable afternoon!
3. Cafe Gloriette
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4.5 based on 705 reviews
Reviewed By alexnaturalhealt2017 - Leicester, United Kingdom
To view this Colonnaded Monument from the distance of the back ofSchonbrunn Palace is wonderful but by the time you slowly climb the steep incline to the elevated hill position it is situated on, the sight is even more magnificent and the views obtained from both sides are stunning, both over looking the back of the Palace and gardens and to the fore the Panoramic views of Vienna City and beyond. This Colonnaded building flanked by wings, arches and topped with Imperial Eagles is so impressive. The Gloriette was built in 1775 created byEmpress Maria Teresa as a symbol of Hamburg Power. The plans were that of the Austrian Imperial Architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf Von Hohenberg. The Monument being built as a " Temple of Renown " to use both as a focal point and a lookout point. The Gloriette's decorative sculptures are by the famous Salzburg sculpture Johann Baptist Von Hagenauer. The Inner Hall was originally used as a dining room and the Festival room as a breakfast room. On the upper floor is an observation platform which gives you the opportunity to obtain spectular views and photograhs of Vienne City and beyond and looking backwards to the gardens and back view of Schonbrunn Palace The Inner Hall now functions as the Cafe Gloriette. It provides food, drinks, pastries and has the Sisi buffet which provides a good selection of items especially for children up to 12yrs old for 7 Euros. The Cafe offers a breakfast (as in Imperial times). Live classical music from a quartet occasionally, (check the times). Service can be a little slow, so be patient. Prior to winding your way up the hillside stop and take a look at the exotic fountains with the elevated majestic statues situated prior to your ascent. Enjoy this wonderful part of the Schonbrunn Palace. Please check as there was a notification posted the Cafe would be closed for a period mid January 2020 for restoration. Would highly recommend this trip.
4. Neptunbrunnen
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By robert_bos53 - Geneva, Switzerland
The Neptune Fountain is a beautiful piece of art on the Schonbrunn gardens, facing the palace. It is also a place where you feel refreshed on a warm day, just by the sheer sound of water and the cool breeze it produces. You can miss it, it is a prominent piece in the gardens, and worth getting upfront to to see the beautiful sculptures.
5. Obeliskbrunnen
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Schlosstheater Schonbrunn
7. Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn
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4.0 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By lor3lai - Central Greece, Greece
It’s super beautiful green house in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace where you can enjoy different plants and flowers in three big sections! It has a 6 euro entrance (you can not book it online) but there are a few visitors so there is no queue. The climate is also varies depending on which section you are. I found it very cute & beautiful! It reminded my of some very vip garden of another era.
8. Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Really a great find, which was totally unexpected. It probably gets overlooked because of the vacinity of the Schonbrunn, who gets all the glory. Much better known Otto Wagner pavilions are on Karlsplatz, but these are as beautiful as those. Worth taking a short walk from the entrance to the Schonbrunn palace.
9. Sankt Maria Geburt
10. Orangery at Schoenbrunn Palace
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3.5 based on 263 reviews
The Viennese Orangery was used as a location for magnificent festivities as far back as the days of the emperor. We are continuing this tradition! The musical performance of the well known Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra accompanied by masterful singing and dancing will be the highlight of your trip to Vienna! In the longest orangery building in the world, you will be transported to the Viennese Classical era by the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss.
Reviewed By RossB144 - Cairns Region, Australia
What a fantastic room, Beautiful architecture and incredible lighting and an absolutely fantastic concert. It is just a room with seating so don’t expect a cinema or theater experience with raised chairs. Would suggest pay the extra to get the front rows because of this. Pre order drinks for the interval will save you a lot of time
