INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
6 November – 23 December 2026
Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
24 December 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
25 December 2026 – 6 January 2027
Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Arrival & parking
In the interests of sustainability, we recommend that you make use of the regular public transport connections to Schönbrunn - environmentally friendly, stress-free and convenient.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Subway (U-Bahn):
Take the U4 line to “Schönbrunn” station. Alternatively, get off at “Hietzing” and reach the Christmas Market via the Engelstor gate. Both routes are approximately 600 metres on foot.
Tram:
Tram lines 10 and 60 stop at “Schloss Schönbrunn”, providing easy access to the grounds.
Bus:
Take bus line 10A, which also stops at “Schloss Schönbrunn”.
BY CAR
For visitors arriving by car, paid parking is available at the Best in Parking car park Schönbrunn Vienna.
The Christmas Market and Schönbrunn Palace are just a short walk from the car park. Electric vehicle charging stations are also available.
For visitors with disabilities, 3 accessible parking spaces are available on the forecourt near the main entrance to Schönbrunn.
Alternatively, visitors can use the Best in Parking – Garage Schlossallee Schönbrunn, located directly next to the Vienna Museum of Science and Technology (Technisches Museum Wien). Schönbrunn Palace and the Christmas Market are also within easy walking distance from the garage.
FOR GROUPS WITH BUSES
At the Best in Parking coach park Schönbrunn, coaches can park for a fee 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From the coach park, Schönbrunn Palace, the Christmas Market and other nearby attractions are within easy walking distance.
SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE
Address
Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna, Austria.
FAQ – Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace 2026/27
General information
The Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna takes place from 6 November 2026 to 6 January 2027.
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6 November to 23 December 2026: daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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24 December 2026: from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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25 December 2026 to 6 January 2027: daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Christmas Market opens on 6 November 2026 at 10:00 am.
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The Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace takes place in the Ehrenhof (Courtyard of Honour) at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna.
Address: Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna, Austria
The Christmas Market can be reached via the main gate as well as other entrances to the palace grounds.
Yes. Admission to the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace is free. No admission ticket is required to visit the Christmas Market itself.
The Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace can be reached by public transport, car, coach, bicycle or on foot. Public transport is a particularly convenient and environmentally friendly option:
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Underground U4: Schönbrunn station or Hietzing station
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Tram: lines 10 and 60 to Schloss Schönbrunn
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Bus: line 10A to Schloss Schönbrunn
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Yes. The Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace is accessible. Three accessible parking spaces are available by the main gate on Schönbrunner Schlossstraße. Assistance dogs are permitted on the grounds.
An accessible toilet is located directly at the Christmas Market in the Ehrenhof next to the straw maze. Additional accessible toilets are available in the Visitor Centre at the main entrance and in the entrance hall of Schönbrunn Palace.
No. Dogs are generally not permitted at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace, as dogs are prohibited throughout the Schönbrunn Palace grounds. Assistance dogs are exempt and may enter the grounds.
No. Bicycles and scooters may not be brought onto the Christmas Market grounds, as bicycles and scooters are prohibited throughout the palace grounds. Bicycles can be parked in the designated areas in front of the main gate or by the Meidlinger Tor gate.
Yes. Toilets at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace are located directly in the Ehrenhof next to the straw maze. An accessible toilet is also available there.
Additional toilets and accessible toilets are available in the Visitor Centre at the main entrance and in the entrance hall of Schönbrunn Palace.
Yes. Baby-changing facilities at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace are located directly in the Ehrenhof next to the straw maze. Additional baby-changing facilities are available in the Visitor Centre at the main entrance and in the entrance hall of Schönbrunn Palace.
Yes. There are four ATMs directly at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can withdraw cash.
New at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace 2026/27
New at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace 2026/27 is the panoramic terrace with a photo point and its own bar.
The panoramic terrace is open to the public during the Christmas Market unless a private event is taking place. From here, visitors can enjoy a special view over the festive market in front of Schönbrunn Palace.
A highlight is the new photo point on the panoramic terrace, offering a unique opportunity to take a memorable photo with the entire Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace in the background.
A bar directly on the panoramic terrace also offers drinks and refreshments.
Please note: When a company celebration, private event or other closed event is taking place in the Sternensalon, the panoramic terrace is reserved exclusively for that event and is not open to the public during this time.
Yes. When no private event is taking place, the Sternensalon and Panoramic Terrace are open to all Christmas Market visitors:
Monday to Friday: from 4:00 pm until the market closes
Saturday and Sunday: from 12:00 pm until the market closes
Ice skating at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
Individual visitors do not need to reserve the ice rink at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace in advance. Advance registration is required only for school classes due to capacity limitations.
Yes. Ice skates can be rented directly at the ice rink at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace. Subject to availability, rental skates are offered in sizes 27 to 46.
For smaller children, double-bladed beginner skates (Rutschkufen) can be borrowed free of charge. They allow young children who do not yet have suitable skates or are taking their first steps on the ice to enjoy the ice rink.
Yes. School classes can use the ice rink at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace free of charge until 2:00 pm. Accompanying adults can also use the rink free of charge during this period. Advance registration is required to guarantee space for the class.
Curling at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
Early online reservation of the curling lanes at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace is recommended due to expected high demand. Reservations and payment are made online in advance.
No. Curling lanes that have already been reserved at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace cannot be cancelled.
Rides at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
No. Tickets for the rides at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace can only be purchased on site. This applies to the children’s Ferris wheel, the train and the carousel.
Company celebrations & private events
Yes. New at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace 2026/27 is the Sternensalon, a sheltered event space for company celebrations, Christmas parties, business events and private events.
The Sternensalon can accommodate:
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up to 80 guests with seated arrangements
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up to 150 guests with standing tables
The food offering can be individually tailored to the event and guests’ requirements by prior arrangement.
Events in the Sternensalon also include exclusive use of the panoramic terrace, giving guests a private outdoor area with a special view over the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace.
The Sternensalon is suitable for company Christmas parties, business events, private celebrations and other closed events.
Enquiries and individual offers: office@highpoints.at
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Companies, groups, tour operators & exhibitors
Yes. Various packages and offers are available for companies, groups and tour operators visiting the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace. Enquiries regarding group and corporate offers are handled by our partner Highpoints Communications GmbH.
Applications to become an exhibitor at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace are submitted through calls for applications issued by the organiser, Imperial Markets. Current calls for market stalls are published on the Imperial Markets website. Interested exhibitors can subscribe to the newsletter to be informed when a new call for applications opens.
