Maze Schönbrunn

The  maze in the park at Schönbrunn Palace actually consists  of three parts: The maze, the labyrinth and the labyrinthicon playground. The maze was initially laid  out around 1720 and then gradually abandoned until the last hedges  were felled in 1892. In 1999, it was reconstructed  based on historical models  over an area of 1715m². The labyrinth is a relaxing place filled with  games and fun for young and old like. 

There is so much to discover in Schönbrunn. Make sure you have enough time to stroll through the entire estate.  Click here for a map of the Schonbrunn Palace and estate.

- the labyrinth was planned by Günter Beltzig with the idea of a playground to experimentand discover for all generations

- An inventory of the palace gardens in 1900 counted 25,000 orchids of 1,500 different species which held the record as the largest collection in Europe at that time

- Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Franz Stephan of Lorraine had sixteen children! Eleven daughters and five sons…

The Palace gardens and park were open to the public in 1779 by Josepf II. It was Maria Theresias who helped design the intricate style and landscaping still visible today. The gardens reflect the same Baroque style and concepts – architecture and nature should be intertwined – that extend from the palace itself. The gardens were meant to be a symbol of imperial power, so don’t miss the ordered, symmetrical beds of the Great Parterre and the Botanical Garden.

Please note that the attractions in the Palace gardens are closed during the winter month (mid November to mid March). Please check the seasonal opening hours.