The former imperial residence of Schönbrunn includes the palace and huge park, which includes the Botanical Gardens, Palm Pavilion, the oldest zoo in Europe, and much more.

The palace was built in 1713 as a summer imperial residence, but was reconstructed several times. His best rooms date back to the reign of Empress Maria Theresa. From more than a thousand rooms for tourists opened about 40.

The interiors are not different stylistic unity, but there worked famous artists and craftsmen. Particularly noteworthy are: the Grand Gallery, which hosted receptions and state banquets; Blue Chinese Salon Rococo; Maria Theresa's office, decorated with copies of Dutch and German paintings; Lacquered cabinet decorated lacquer panels in the Oriental style.

In one of the side wing of the palace houses the Museum of coaches. The collection of more than 60 coaches, since the XVII century, shaped riding, harness, saddles, liveried coachmen and paintings of horses and carriages.

Regular park, starting from the building of the palace, smoothly into the rise of the hill on top of which is the pavilion Gloriett. It offers a magnificent view of Vienna.