Schönbrunn Christmas Market + Palace Tour + Christmas Concert

Enjoy a stroll through the Schönbrunn Christmas Market, visit the Palace, and attend a concert. Vienna at Christmas feels just like a winter fairy tale!

Christmas at Schönbrunn Palace

At Christmas, Austria's capital transforms into a magical place to experience the most special time of the year. If you're visiting Vienna during the festive season, you can’t miss a stop at Schönbrunn Palace. It is home to one of the city's most beautiful Christmas markets. Additionally, the classical music concert held inside the palace at this time of year is another must-see in the Austrian capital. Not sure where to book all this together? Keep reading!

Christmas Market

The Schönbrunn Christmas market, located just outside the palace, opens at 10 am. From that moment on, you'll have the opportunity to soak up its enchanting atmosphere as you wander among stalls filled with handcrafted items and traditional treats. With the voucher included in your ticket, you can enjoy a hot drink and a meal of your choice. Fancy trying some mulled wine? Or perhaps a cinnamon pastry?

Palace Visit

After enjoying the market, it's time to visit one of Vienna's most iconic landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace. At 7 pm, once the monument has closed to the general public, you’ll step inside to uncover the secrets of the Viennese Versailles.

Before starting, you'll receive an audio guide in English so you can explore all the rooms of the former summer residence of the Habsburgs—full of luxury and opulence, worthy of the splendor of the era. Did you know that it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Schönbrunn features more than 20 Rococo-style rooms, including highlights such as the Blue Chinese Salon, the Great Gallery, and the Breakfast Chamber. Can you imagine what Empress Sisi’s life was like here?

Christmas Concert

To cap off the day, at 8:30 pm, you'll head to the Orangery inside Schönbrunn Palace to attend a special Christmas classical music concert. During the 2-hour performance, you'll hear some of Mozart and Strauss' most iconic compositions in a hall specially decorated for the festive season.

Ticket Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options depending on your preferred seating:

• VIP ticket: Includes priority access to both the auditorium and the Orangery bar, front-row seats, cloakroom service, a welcome drink, and a glass of sparkling wine to enjoy during the performance.
• Category A ticket: Includes a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the Orangery bar.
• Category B and C tickets: Free choice of seats, with the most affordable tickets located furthest from the stage.

How It Works?

This experience combines the enchanting atmosphere of the Schönbrunn Christmas market, a guided visit to the palace, and a breathtaking classical music concert.

Details

Your visit will start at the Christmas market, which opens at 10 am. Enjoy a hot drink and meal from the various stalls. Afterward, the palace visit begins at 7 pm when you will have exclusive access to the opulent rooms after the normal closing hours. The audio guide in English ensures you won’t miss any highlights.

Finally, attend the Christmas concert at 8:30 pm in the Orangery. This performance features selections from Mozart and Strauss performed in a beautifully decorated venue.

Included

• Access to the Schönbrunn Christmas market
• Hot drink and meal voucher
• Audio guide for the palace visit
• Christmas concert ticket (with seating based on choice)

Not Included

• Additional food and beverage purchases at the market
• Travel arrangements to and from Schönbrunn Palace

Meeting Point

The meeting point is located at the entrance of the Schönbrunn Palace grounds, where you will receive your tickets and further instructions for the day.