Schoenbrunn Palace and the Vienna Zoo
Visit the animals in the zoo during your winter holidays in Vienna
Panda bear at Vienna Zoo
Ice bear in Schoenbrunn
One of the most beautiful castles of Europe and the oldest zoo in the world: it is not a surprise, that Schoenbrunn is one of the greatest attractions for guests from all over the world. Step into the former imperial castle, the vast castle park and into the world of animals.
Schoenbrunn Zoo – oldest zoo in the world
Without doubt, Schoenbrunn is one of the most beautiful zoos in Europe. With more than 480 species and 4.600 animals in total, an interesting, educational and entertaining time is guaranteed. Most of the animals can be met in the open even in winter, others can be found at the different houses:
- Aquarium and terrarium house
- Rain forest house
- Desert house
- Polar house
- Insectarium
Opening Hours and Entrance Fees
The zoo is open daily from 9 am to 4.30 pm in winter (Nov. – Jan.) and from February onwards from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Adults: 14€
- Children, teenagers and reduced: 6€
If you are looking for something special, you will be successful after the closing of the zoo: The „Aqua Dinner“ gives you the chance to experience a fine evening at the aquarium house. You enjoy an exclusive and tropical meal among the various aquariums and watch the rare inhabitants of the water word at close range.
Schoenbrunn Castle in Vienna in winter
Once situated at the gates of Vienna, today in the center of the grown city: The former imperial castle and the whole facility is declared as UNESCO world cultural heritage, which nobody finds surprising when walking through the magnificent halls. Do not miss the huge garden with the Gloriette on any account. The entrance to the castle park is free during opening hours.
A special highlight is the Schoenbrunn pass. It is available at the palace, the zoo, at the palm and desert house as well as at the Wagenburg from 5th November to 22nd March 2012. With this pass you get price reductions, but also a guided tour through the palace without waiting time and a single entrance to all the attractions that can be experienced and explored with the Schoenbrunn winter pass:
- Grand guided tour with audio guide
- Highlight round tour through the zoo
- Desert house
- Palm house
- Wagenburg with its carriages, sleighs and sedan chairs from the imperial fleet
You get more information on the Schoenbrunn winter pass at the visitor information website of Schoenbrunn Castle.
Opening Hours and Entrance Fees at the Palace
“Imperial Tour” with audio guide or tour description:
- Adults: 10,50 €
- Students, disabled persons: 9,50 €
- Children: 7,50 €
Experience the zoo, the castle park and of course the castle itself at a winter trip to Vienna. Find your accommodation at the city center with one of the Schick Hotels. Book directly online and visit Schoenbrunn also during the cold season.
From the central Schick Hotels in Vienna you will reach Schoenbrunn Palace and the Vienna Zoo in no time: book your room for your winter holidays in Vienna online now.
