Imperial Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Schönbrunn Palace, a stunning example of 18th-century architecture, is worth visiting for both its magnificent architecture and its park-like setting. This stunning Baroque palace, one of Vienna's most popular tourist destinations, has more than 1,441 rooms and apartments, including some that were formerly used by Empress Maria Theresa.

Visits to the Imperial Apartments, which still have the small soldier's bed where Emperor Franz Joseph passed away, are among the tour's highlights. Of Empress Maria Theresa's rooms, highlights include her richly furnished and decorated garden apartments, along with her Breakfast Room with its floral artwork created by her daughters. The Schönbrunn Park and Gardens should also be visited. With its wide views and magnificent Baroque gardens, the park—designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best free things to do in Vienna (although you will have to pay to enter the maze and some of the adjoining buildings, such as the 1883 Palm House). Visit the Children's Museum with children if you want to see them dressed as a prince or princess there.

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria