Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn, Vienna

Name: Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn
Address: Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse, Vienna, 1130, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 87792940

#84 among attractions in Vienna

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Facts and practical information

The Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn is a desert botanical exhibit in Vienna, Austria. It is located in the Sonnenuhrhaus, which was built in 1904 as the newest of the four botanical houses in Schönbrunn Palace Park. The desert exhibit opened in 2004 as a counterpart to the “Rainforest House” that opened in 2002 in the nearby Zoo Vienna. ()

Local name: Sonnenuhrhaus Coordinates: 48°11'5"N, 16°18'6"E

Address

Schonbrunner SchlossstrasseHietzing (Hietzing-Ost)Vienna 1130 Austria

Contact

+43 1 87792940

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Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schönbrunn Palace, Gloriette, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Sculptures in the Schönbrunn Garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn open?

Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn?

Nearby attractions include Palmenhaus Schönbrunn, Vienna (2 min walk), Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna (7 min walk), Imperial Carriage Museum, Vienna (10 min walk), Sculptures in the Schönbrunn Garden, Vienna (10 min walk).

How to get to Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wüstenhaus Schönbrunn:

Bus

Am Platz • Lines: 56A, 56B, 58A, 58B (2 min walk)
Dommayergasse • Lines: N60 (5 min walk)

Tram

Dommayergasse • Lines: 10, 60 (5 min walk)
Hietzing • Lines: 10, 60 (7 min walk)

Metro

Hietzing • Lines: U4 (6 min walk)
Braunschweiggasse • Lines: U4 (11 min walk)

Train

Wien Penzing (15 min walk)
Wien Breitensee (24 min walk)