The Gloriette was built using stone recycled from the dismantled Neugebäude Palace.
The park was opened to the public by Emperor Joseph II in 1779.
The park contains a labyrinth and a maze that were reconstructed based on historical plans in 1999.
The Great Parterre is 135 meters wide and remains one of the largest garden areas of its kind in Europe.
The Roman Ruin was deliberately designed to look like an archaeological site upon its completion in the 18th century.
The park contains over 30 mythological sculptures along the Grand Alley.
The Great Fountain's central statue depicts the triumph of the sea god Neptune.
Botanical rarities from around the world were historically housed in the park's expansive greenhouses.
Schönbrunn Palace Park is a 160-hectare UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Baroque garden design and formal star-shaped alleys. The grounds include the world’s oldest continuously operating zoo, the Tiergarten Schönbrunn, established in 1752. A central feature is the Gloriette, a neoclassical structure situated on a hill offering panoramic views of Vienna. The park houses the Roman Ruin, an artificial architectural folly built in 1778, and the Neptune Fountain located at the foot of the palace gardens. Water supplies for the park's fountains are derived from the original 18th-century hydraulic engineering system. The gardens transition from formal parterres near the palace to expansive, wooded paths leading to the Hietzinger Gate. Visitors can access various specialized gardens including the Orangery Garden and the Privy Garden. The entire landscape serves as a prime example of the synthesis between natural parkland and imperial architectural planning.
The terrace in front of the Gloriette looking back toward the Palace.
Walk up the steep hill to the Gloriette to capture the full scale of the palace grounds.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the distance from the palace to the Gloriette exceeds one kilometer of uphill walking.
Bring a refillable water bottle to use the historical spring fountains located throughout the grounds.
Attempting to walk the entire perimeter in one visit; focus on the central axis and the Gloriette.
The park opens daily throughout the year, but the Privy Garden and maze area may close during winter months.
Cyclists are restricted to designated paths; grass areas marked with signs must not be traversed.
