Discover Schönbrunn Palace as it was back in the day with a VR journey where the true story of the famous Habsburg family is brought to life. Enjoy an immersive 360º view of the palace and its people.

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Duration 24 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Audio guide included: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Polish, Serbian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Turkish, Czech, Bulgarian, Romanian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Schönbrunn Palace with a VR tour
Experience life in the castle as it was back in the days of the Austrian Empire
Travel through time as you listen to some of Mozart's first compositions
Sit down to eat dinner with Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph
Learn about the history of the royal family by watching it play out before you

Full description

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the impressive Schönbrunn Palace and travel back to the time of the Austrian Empire. Take a seat in a Baroque-style chair and put on your VR glasses to witness a multi-sensory adventure through image and sound.

Take part in this brand-new way to discover the palace and complement your visit with a realistic view of what life in the castle was like. Experience historical moments from the 18th century, listen to Mozart's first compositions, and dine with Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph. Feel like you're part of the story by watching real people play out the scenes, as opposed to the conventional animation-based VR. Join this innovative journey and acquire a whole new sense of appreciation for Austrian history.

Includes

Schönbrunn Palace VR experience ticket
High-end VR glasses

Not suitable for

Children under 8 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Schloss Schönbrunn VR is located in the landscape rooms of the Crown Prince Apartments.

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Important information

Not allowed

Food and drinks

Know before you go

The experience is suited for users of optical glasses
The experience is wheelchair accessible

Customer reviews

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4.1 /5

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Well done, sure great for tourists with no history knowledge!

August 23, 2022

It's a 15 min documentary about history of Hofburg's. You can watch it at home on YouTube before your visit or when you enter the palace. No need to prebook, tickets freely available at the entrance.

July 31, 2022

Beautiful surroundings with a journey into the past, successful connection. A bit difficult to find, get there early. Gladly again

July 27, 2022

Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace Virtual Reality Experience

Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace Virtual Reality Experience

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