{"id":2956,"date":"2016-04-01T10:33:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T09:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2026-02-08T14:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T13:51:24","slug":"schonbrunn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/eastermarkets\/schonbrunn\/","title":{"rendered":"Sch\u00f6nbrunn Easter market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/market5.jpg\" alt=\"Painted Easter eggs\" class=\"wp-image-3044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/market5.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/market5-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place a pile of hay in the Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace courtyard, and it would soon acquire imperial elegance, nostalgic charm, and a range of souvenir pitchforks. You simply can&#8217;t beat the setting. And the Easter market here offers a lovely seasonal treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Converts to a spring market after Easter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful surrounds in the forecourt of the Habsburg summer residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality wares and wide-ranging gastronomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spacious design and family-friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 dates: March 25th to April 19th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/concerts-opera-vienna-tickets-l206741\/?partner=visitingvienna&amp;tq_campaign=LG_Easter\" rel=\"sponsored\">concert experience<\/a>* for your Vienna trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See also:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sightseeing\/easter-markets\/\">Easter markets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/april\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14346\">Vienna in April<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sightseeing\/palace-of-schonbrunn\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1672\">Sch\u00f6nbrunn palace &amp; park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-schonbrunn-palace\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4448\">Nearby hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-market\">Easter &amp; spring in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schoenbrunneasterwelcome.jpg\" alt=\"Easter arch with a palace in the background\" class=\"wp-image-82410\" style=\"width:500px;height:327px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schoenbrunneasterwelcome.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schoenbrunneasterwelcome-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The palace courtyard hosts the Sch\u00f6nbrunn Easter Market)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the imperial location, the Sch\u00f6nbrunn market already has an advantage over its colleagues elsewhere in Vienna. Add in that it&#8217;s the biggest and you have &#8211; in my opinion &#8211; your top option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like, for example, the organic food and the lovely decorated eggs at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/eastermarkets\/freyung-ostermarkt\/\">Freyung<\/a> as well as the art and food booths at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/eastermarkets\/am-hof-ostermarkt\/\">Am Hof<\/a>. But meandering past truffles and trinkets in the shadow of the great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sightseeing\/palace-of-schonbrunn\/\">summer Habsburg palace<\/a> has a particular flair to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, nobody&#8217;s stopping you from visiting all three markets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circles of market stands curve around the giant Sch\u00f6nbrunn courtyard, with lots of space in between and plenty of outdoor seating and bar tables: some with protection from any inclement weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That spacious layout should certainly help when the Easter crowds call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my 2025 trip, the stalls offered egg and rabbit themed Easter decorations in a range of materials, as well as wider arts &amp; crafts that included jewellery and other accessories, crafted glass and wood, felt and woollen figures, candles, toys, handmade soaps, linocut art prints, ceramics, textiles and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And all in rather fine quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><em>Ad:<\/em><br><\/div><div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1008299,1029872\" data-partner=\"visitingvienna\" data-tq-campaign=\"DA_Easter\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I also found booths with regional meats, honeys, mustards, cheeses and chocolates, spreads, sauces and similar in among the craft stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not that the food is only to take away and enjoy later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I encountered, for example, Buchteln (a sweet roll), bruschetta and baked potatoes, pretzels and pasta, doughnuts, sweet &amp; speciality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/knodel\/\">dumplings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/kaiserschmarren\/\">Kaiserschmarrn<\/a> and pancakes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/langos\/\">Langos<\/a>, waffles, sausages and pulled sandwiches, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheesecake on a stick even made an appearance: a concept that had my express approval. But that applies to cheesecake in just about any context, frankly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most gastronomy stalls had vegetarian options, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you could wash down your food with various beverages: perhaps a traditional Viennese beer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/vienna-wine\/\">wine<\/a>, coffee or wine-based fruit punch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/schoenbrunneasterhandicrafts.jpg\" alt=\"Easter handicrafts\" class=\"wp-image-81673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/schoenbrunneasterhandicrafts.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/schoenbrunneasterhandicrafts-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(A few handicrafts we picked up on our trip)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sch\u00f6nbrunn market also makes an effort to keep families happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the coming 2026 event, for example, the children can romp around a small straw bale maze, try their hand at boules or a craft workshop, or ride a small train, a carousel, or a ferris wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have little ones, they might also enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/schonbrunn\/childrensmuseum\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"119\">Children&#8217;s Museum<\/a> located in the same courtyard. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/kids-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11143\">See here<\/a> for more ideas on what to do with kids in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for your visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before or after the market, you have a few other nearby activities to consider. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/schonbrunn-classical-concerts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5608\">a concert in the palace orangery<\/a>, where Mozart once performed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wander around to the other side of the palace and discover the flowers and colours spring has hopefully brought to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/schonbrunn\/gardens-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15260\">landscaped gardens<\/a>. Pansies have dominated in recent years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See what baby animals the season also put into the world at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sightseeing\/palace-of-schonbrunn\/vienna-zoo\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1674\">Sch\u00f6nbrunn zoo<\/a>. Penguin chicks are a reliable bet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course, don&#8217;t forget a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/schonbrunn\/tour\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"161\">tour of the palace<\/a> or one of the many other attractions the complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sightseeing\/palace-of-schonbrunn\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1672\">has to offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opening-times-2022\">2026 dates &amp; times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, the market opens from March 25th to April 19th. As such it transitions gracefully to a spring market after Easter is over.  Daily opening times are 10am to 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-to-the-schonbrunn-market\">How to get to the Sch\u00f6nbrunn market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main entrance to the palace complex opens onto a courtyard where the market takes place. You can&#8217;t miss it. Follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/schonbrunn\/gettingthere\/\">directions<\/a> to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subway: U4 (either to the Sch\u00f6nbrunn or Hietzing stations, then a short walk). The U4 leaves, for example from the central Schwedenplatz, Schottenring and Karlsplatz subway stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tram\/bus: take tram lines 10, 52, and 60, or bus line 10A, to the Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The palace does have a large car park located close by: just over the road, diagonally opposite the main entrance to the complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn, 1130 Vienna | <a href=\"https:\/\/ostermarkt-schoenbrunn.at\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1HJ0F61P1aOkYuFwwoyEtRi5dh3w\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Place a pile of hay in the Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace courtyard, and it would soon acquire imperial elegance, nostalgic charm, and a range of souvenir pitchforks. You simply can&#8217;t beat the setting. And the Easter market here offers a lovely seasonal treat. 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