Palace · Vienna, Austria
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna. Built 1638.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1638 |
| Architect | Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Nicolò Pacassi |
| Elevation | Elevation: 193 m |
| Coordinates | 48.1845° N, 16.3119° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Schönbrunn Palace is known for
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna.
About Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna. The name Schönbrunn (meaning "beautiful spring") has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country.
History
In 1569, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II purchased a large floodplain of the Wien river beneath a hill, situated between Meidling and Hietzing. The former owner, in 1548, had erected a mansion called Katterburg. The emperor ordered the area to be fenced and put game there such as pheasants, ducks, deer and boar, in order for it to serve as the court's recreational hunting ground.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Schönbrunn Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
| Distance from the airport | 12.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Vienna International Airport (VIE) · Vienna, Austria · 12.9 miles away
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) · Bratislava, Slovakia · 41.5 miles away
- Graz Airport (GRZ) · Feldkirchen bei Graz, Austria · 91.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Schönbrunn Palace?
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna.
Where is Schönbrunn Palace located?
Schönbrunn Palace is in Vienna, Austria. Its coordinates are 48.1845° N, 16.3119° E.
How do I get to Schönbrunn Palace?
The nearest town is Vienna, and the nearest airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 12.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Schönbrunn Palace built?
Schönbrunn Palace was built 1638.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schönbrunn_Palace — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131330 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.schoenbrunn.at/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.