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Schönbrunn Goldpass

Schloss Schönbrunn and Vienna Zoo

Join the grand tour of the Palace (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site) and see the rooms of Empress Maria Theresia and Empress Elizabeth ("Sisi"), and explore the Imperial Coach Museum. Enjoy a couple of relaxing hours in the oldest zoo of the world founded in 1752 where Baroque Architecture works in harmony with a modern habitat for more than 4000 animals from each continent.

Join the grand tour of the Palace (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site) and see the rooms of Empress Maria Theresia and Empress Elizabeth ("Sisi"), and explore the Imperial Coach Museum.Enjoy a couple of relaxing hours in the oldest zoo of the world founded in 1752 where Baroque Architecture works in harmony with a modern habitat for more than 4000 animals from each continent. The founding of the zoo goes back to the days of Empress Maria Theresia and her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen. The breakfast pavilion is situated in the center and emulates the historical beginnings of the zoo. Even today you can still enjoy an "Imperial Breakfast".Apart from Berlin, The Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna is the only place in Europe where you can see Giant Pandas. The two Giant pandas, Yang Yang and Long Hui who arrived in the Schonbrunn Zoo 2003, are on loan to the Republic of Austria by the People's Republic of China for a period of 10 years. According to the latest estimates, only one thousand Giant Pandas currently live in the wild. Additionally you can visit the Palmhouse, the Desert-House and special parts of Schonbrunn Gardens (the Maze and the Privy Garden). Walk up the Gloriette and have a beautiful view over the city of Vienna.Last but not least join the "Apfelstrudelshow" in the Cafe Residenz and learn how to bake your own Apfelstrudel (tasting of Apfelstrudel included).