Palais Schwarzenberg Palace
Baroque palace in Vienna with landscaped gardens
In Vienna, Palais Schwarzenberg is a Baroque palace with formal gardens and a façade on Schwarzenbergplatz; visitors pass through for architecture, concerts and nearby promenades.
Palais Schwarzenberg at a Glance#
Address: Palais Schwarzenberg, Schwarzenbergplatz 4, 1030 Vienna, Austria
How to Get to Palais Schwarzenberg#
Palais Schwarzenberg is situated near the Ringstraße in central Vienna, a short walk from the Karlsplatz or Stadtpark metro stations (U1/U2/U4 or U3). Many tram lines run along the Ring for direct access.
Tips for Visiting Palais Schwarzenberg#
- Check guided tour schedules for interior access - private events can close sections at short notice.
- Pause in the Schwarzenberg Palace garden for a quiet view back toward the Ringstraße.
- Look for coats of arms and family crests carved into stair landings - they mark the palace's aristocratic history.
Best Time to Visit Palais Schwarzenberg#
Spring through early autumn offers the most pleasant conditions for gardens and walking the Ringstraße.
Weather & Climate near Palais Schwarzenberg#
Palais Schwarzenberg's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 35 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
