You're in for a treat. The self-guided Schönbrunn palace tours take you through rooms full of priceless furnishings and décor, and all with a story to tell of Habsburg and … [Read more...] about Schönbrunn Imperial Tour highlights
Schönbrunn
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Privy garden at Schönbrunn
The freely-accessible Schönbrunn gardens paint lines of colour through the palace park landscape. But if you want a botanical bonus, then visit the hidden privy garden next to … [Read more...] about Privy garden at Schönbrunn
The Orangery at Schönbrunn
Before refrigeration and container shipping, fruits like oranges were a big deal. And tropical trees an even bigger one. A properly-stocked glasshouse, like the Schönbrunn … [Read more...] about The Orangery at Schönbrunn
Neptune fountain at Schönbrunn
The imposing palace sits at one end of the main gardens at Schönbrunn. At the other end is the Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen), a water feature with truly Imperial … [Read more...] about Neptune fountain at Schönbrunn
Obelisk and grotto at Schönbrunn
Nothing says strong leadership quite like a large pointy thing reaching to the sky. Welcome to Schönbrunn Palace's monumental obelisk, resting triumphantly above a fountain … [Read more...] about Obelisk and grotto at Schönbrunn
Vienna Zoo for kids
You might argue the whole of Tiergarten Schönbrunn is suitable for children. And you'd be right. But along with the animal highlights (giant pandas!), I've picked out some … [Read more...] about Vienna Zoo for kids