Castle Schönbrunn

The former imperial summer residence, the Palace of Schoenbrunn www.schoenbrunn.at impresses every Vienna visitor. The enormous area covers the palace, numerous auxiliary buildings and extensive gardens and parks. This impressive synthesis of the arts was appointed to the Unesco world cultural heritage. The baroque culture manifests itself throughout the entire buildings. Schoenbrunn represents one of the most important sights to see in Vienna . But the park does not only attract tourists: Soon after the end of the monarchy the Viennese population discovered the palace’s park, as a perfect local recreation area for running, walking or just to take a stroll.

The castle annually permits about 1.5 million guests a private view behind the stately scenes of the Austrian emperor’s palace. Splendid halls and rooms, historical paintings and furniture are to be seen in the palace or one of its other departments, such as the imperial courtyard furniture depot.

The Viennese zoo is also resident in Schoenbrunn . The historical zoo was carefully adapted, so that the visitors today are able to observe the cats of prey, pandas, apes, reptiles, elephants and penguins in a natural life environment. A visit to the zoo is a must for your family vacation in Vienna.