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How to Get to Schönbrunn Zoo: Address and Directions

How to Get to Schönbrunn Zoo

Schönbrunn Zoo is inside the park of Schönbrunn Palace, in Vienna's 13th district, Hietzing. The main entrance is on the west side of the grounds, a short walk from Hietzing U4 station through the Hietzinger Tor.
Address Tiergarten Schönbrunn Maxingstraße 13b 1130 Vienna, Austria
The zoo has three entrances: the main Hietzing entrance on the west side, the Neptune entrance below the Gloriette next to the Neptune Fountain, and the Tirolergarten entrance at the top of the hill.

Schönbrunn Zoo: Skip-the-line admission

Highlights

See giant pandas from China, Siberian tigers, koalas and polar bears.

Visit African elephants, lions and penguins as you explore the zoo.

Discover rare and endangered Austrian species.

Explore a zoo founded in 1752 by Francis I, which now has some of the most modern facilities of any zoo.

Vienna: Tirolerhof Shuttle Train & Schönbrunn Zoo

Vienna: Schönbrunn Express Hop-on Hop-off Train

Highlights

Ride as often as you like for a whole day, getting on and off at any of the 9 stops across the 160-hectare Schönbrunn park.

Stop at Gloriette Hill to see its arch and enjoy views over the park.

Hop off at the foot of the hill to visit the area around the Neptune Fountain.

Enjoy panoramic views of the park with audio commentary along the way.

Directions

Line U4 to Hietzing, one stop past Schönbrunn station.

Cross the main road, go into the park through the Hietzinger Tor and follow the wide walkway to the main zoo entrance, with the Palm House on your left.

Getting Around the Grounds

Schönbrunn's park is big, and the zoo sits on a slope. Two trains make it easier to get around.

Panoramabahn Schönbrunn Express: A hop-on hop-off train with nine stops around the park, including Hietzinger Tor, the Zoo and Palm House stop, Tirolergarten and the Gloriette. The ticket's meeting point is Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47.

Transfer train: A non-stop ride of about 10 minutes from the Elephant House inside the zoo up to the Tirolerhof. Trains run in both directions.

FAQs about Getting to Schönbrunn Zoo

What is the address of Schönbrunn Zoo?

Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Vienna, Austria. The zoo is inside the park of Schönbrunn Palace.

Which U-Bahn station is closest to the zoo?

Hietzing on the U4 line. From there, walk through the Hietzinger Tor to the main entrance.

Which trams go to Schönbrunn Zoo?

Trams 10 and 60 stop at Schloss Schönbrunn, opposite the palace. From there you can walk through the gardens to the Neptune entrance.

Which buses stop near the zoo?

Lines 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B stop at Am Platz, near the main entrance. Lines 8A, 58A and 58B stop at Montecuccoliplatz, close to the upper Tirolergarten entrance.

Is there parking at Schönbrunn Zoo?

Yes. There is a paid car park on Schönbrunner Schloßstraße in front of the palace, and a car park on Seckendorff-Gudent-Weg near the Tirolergarten entrance. The second one is in Vienna's short-stay parking zone.

How many entrances does the zoo have?

Three: the main Hietzing entrance, the Neptune entrance near the Neptune Fountain, and the Tirolergarten entrance at the top of the hill.

How do I get up to the Tirolerhof?

Walk up the slope or take the transfer train, which runs non-stop from the Elephant House in about 10 minutes.

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