| Season |
Opening Hours |
| April – June |
09:30 – 17:30 |
| July – August |
09:30 – 18:30 |
| September – October |
09:30 – 17:00 |
| November – March |
Closed during winter season |
What to Expect
The Privy Garden is designed as a quiet refuge rather than a thoroughfare. Visitors find orderly
patterns of planting, clipped hedges, and playful changes of level that naturally slow the pace.
Seasonal flowers add color throughout the year, while benches invite you to pause, enjoy the
fragrance of the garden, and take photos framed by the palace backdrop.
- Elegant geometric flowerbeds and low hedges laid out in classic Baroque style.
- Citrus trees and ornamental plants in pots adding a Mediterranean touch.
- Shaded, vine-covered walkways that guide you through the space.
- Quiet seating corners ideal for rest, reading, or reflection.
Opening Times
- April – June: 09:30 – 17:30
- July – August: 09:30 – 18:30
- September – October: 09:30 – 17:30
The garden is usually closed outside this main season. Morning visits are especially pleasant, with
softer light and fewer visitors.
Visit Duration
Plan around 30–45 minutes to stroll the paths, enjoy the plantings, and take photos.
Location
Address: Schlosspark Schönbrunn, 1130 Vienna
The Privy Garden sits close to the palace itself and can be easily combined with other Schönbrunn
highlights such as the main gardens, Orangery, Maze, and Gloriette.
Why It’s Worth a Visit
- Baroque garden symmetry: A textbook example of formal layout in a compact, accessible space.
- Citrus and floral accents: Seasonal displays that change character through spring, summer, and early autumn.
- Quiet atmosphere: More secluded and restful than the main avenues of the park.
- Photogenic corners: Beautiful vantage points with palace views and ornamental details.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Best visited in the morning for soft light, cooler temperatures, and a calmer mood.
- Entry may require a separate ticket or be included in certain Schönbrunn combination tickets.
- Paths consist mainly of smooth gravel; the garden is partially wheelchair accessible.