The Gardens

The Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H and the Austrian Federal Gardens are together addressing the preservation and development of this listed architectural complex and have resolved to revitalise the tree planting at the Ehrenhof – Cour d’honneur. Implementation is due to be finished by the end of October 2026.

The plan proceeds based on and in consultation with the assessments of the Federal Monuments Office, also with the Municipalities of Vienna MBA 13/14 and MA 42/ Vienna Parks and Gardens.

The existing Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn trees (Crataegus ‘Paul’s Scarlet‘) are in part at the end of their life expectation and are manifesting climate-conditioned damage symptoms. Those trees assessed as worthy of preservation are to be replanted in climatically more suitable locations in the palace park. Based on historical documents and on its suitability for the climatic challenges of the location, the Chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach) was chosen as replacement planting. At the same time a watering system is being installed.

Discover the park at Schönbrunn with the aid of this overall plan of the complex. Click here to download the Overall plan of Schönbrunn Palace Park.

A tip for joggers and runners

Planning to run in the park at Schönbrunn? Then download the Schönbrunn Running Map.
Distances are given in metres.