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Schoenbrunn Palace and Schoenbrunn Zoo
A winter stroll with a guaranteed delight
One of Europe’s most beautiful palaces and the world’s oldest zoo: It’s no wonder that Schönbrunn is one of the biggest attractions for visitors from all over the world. Explore the former imperial palace, take a stroll through the sprawling palace gardens, and discover the impressive wildlife at Schönbrunn Zoo.
How to get to Schönbrunn from Hotel Stefanie:
- By public transportation: You can easily reach Schönbrunn Zoo in about 30 minutes. From the Schwedenplatz subway station, take the U4 line directly to the Hietzing station without changing trains. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the main entrance.
- On foot: If you enjoy exploring Vienna on foot, you can reach Schönbrunn Zoo in about 90 minutes. The walk takes you through various city districts and offers numerous glimpses of the Austrian capital along the way.
Whether by public transportation or on foot, from Hotel Stefanie you can reach Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo quickly and conveniently and experience two of Vienna’s most popular attractions.
Schoenbrunn Zoo – the world's oldest zoo
The Schoenbrunn Zoo is unquestionably one of Europe's most beautiful zoos. With more than 480 species and a total of 4,600 animals, you can be sure you'll spend interesting, instructive and entertaining hours here. Many of the animals can be seen outdoors even in winter, while others are kept in one of the various themed houses:
- Aquarium and Terrarium House with fish, reptiles, amphibians and crocodiles
- Rainforest House with tropical plants and animals
- Desert House with cacti, reptiles and desert dwellers
- Polarium with penguins and seals
- Polar Bear World “Franz Josef Land” with underwater viewing areas
- Giraffe Park with observation at eye level
- Elephant Park with a spacious outdoor enclosure
- ORANG.erie with orangutans in a historic setting
- Tyrolean Farmhouse with old and rare domestic animal breeds
- Nature Experience Trail with a treetop path and native wildlife
- Species Conservation House with insights into endangered species and wildlife protection
- Giant pandas as a special attraction of the zoo
Opening hours at the Schoenbrunn Zoo
The zoo opens daily at 9:00 am and closes in winter (Nov – Jan) at 4:30 pm and at 5:00 pm from February on.
Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna in winter
Once located beyond the city gates of Vienna, the former Imperial Palace is now part of the heart of the ever expanding city. The entire complex is a UNESCO world heritage site, which is not surprising given its ornate halls and rooms. Its sprawling garden and Gloriette are a must-see. Access to the palace gardens is free of charge during opening hours.
The Schoebrunn Winter Pass is a special highlight. The Pass is available from the Palace and the Zoo and provides entry to the palace with an audio guide, without having to wait in line.
Winter magic at the Hotel Stefanie
Experience the Schoenbrunn Zoo, the palace gardens and of course the palace itself on a winter trip to Vienna. It is a truly special experience to see the centuries-old complex in winter. At Vienna's oldest hotel, the Hotel Stefanie, you have found your perfect accommodation choice in the city centre. Book directly online and explore Schoenbrunn Palace and the Schoenbrunn Zoo in winter.
