Highlights
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Attend a performance by the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra
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Explore the castle at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide
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Discover the rococo-style architecture of Schönbrunn Palace
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Description
Enjoy a day discovering Schönbrunn Palace with an audio guide then attend a classical concert within the grounds!
The Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria's major historical landmarks, and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It is also famous for being the summer residence of the country's emperors and empresses in the 17th century!
VIsit the castle at your own pace with your multilingual audio guide. Discover the Grand Gallery, which used to host receptions for official banquets; the Vieux-Laque Room with its walls adorned in Chinese print; the china cabinet where Marie-Thérèse of Austria hosted meetings with her chancellor; or even the largest of the Rosa Rooms, renowned for its gold-framed portraits of the imperial family.
In the evening, you will enjoy a concert by the Palace's traditional orchestra in the Palace Orangery. This room has been perfectly conserved from when it was used to host receptions and other celebrations organized by the Imperial Family. In this exceptional setting, enjoy a grand performance with classical music, ballet dancers and singers!
Options
When you book, you will be asked to choose a seating category for the concert.
- VIP Seating
Includes a glass of fizzy wine or orange juice served during the interval.
- Category A: "Deluxe" Seating
Includes a glass of fizzy wine or orange juice at the bar during the interval.
- Category B: "Grand" Seating
- Category C: "Imperial" Seating
Good to know
- Availability: every day (excluding exceptional dates)
- Opening hours (palace)
- April to June, September & October: 8:30am to 5:30pm
- July & August: 8:30am to 6:30pm
- November to March: 8:30am to 5pm
- The concert takes place at 8:30pm
- The duration of the concert is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Until 31 March 2019 the concert will be held in the 'White and Gold' room, situated inside the castle: no ballets will be taking place during this period and the VIP category won't be available
- In April, the concert will be held in the Grand Galerie which is also inside the castle: no ballets will be taking place in April either
- In May onwards, the concert will be held on the Orangerie
- Audio-guide languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Croatian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Spanish, Czech, Turkish and Hungarian.
- You can visit the palace whenever you like on the day, but it is recommended to arrive no later than 4pm, in order to have plenty of time
Price includes:
- Use of an audio guide
- Admission to the palce
- Classical concert
Not included:
- The services of a guide
- Cloakroom fee (€1)
- Tips (optional)
- All other extras
Between 7 and 4 days prior: 50% of the price
After this time and in case of a no-show: 100% of the price
Any reservation made for special dates cannot be cancelled, modified or refunded.
Customer reviews
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Spectacle magnifique!brigitte G.Jun 19, 2019
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ALEXIA A.Apr 9, 2019
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Lieu agréable .Orchestre de qualite, par contre, il serait souhaitable d'avoir le programme.Ce jour là, le concert a commencé à 8h30, entracte à 9h15, reprise à 9h30, fin du concert 22h ( 2 rappels ou le public tape ds les mains) Fin du concert 22h10. Prestation un peu courteMARIE LAURE B.Jul 19, 2016
