When is Polar Bear World open?
Every day, 9 AM–6:30 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Polar Bear World
- 4.3106 reviews
- Closed now
Schönbrunn Zoo's polar bear habitat combines outdoor pools, underwater viewing windows and an interactive polar conservation exhibition.
Quick answers
Polar Bear World in short
When is the best time to visit Polar Bear World?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Polar Bear World indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Polar Bear World good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Polar Bear World cost?
Tickets €29 adult zoo admission.
Do you need to book Polar Bear World?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Polar Bear World?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Polar Bear World?
Schönbrunn, Franz Josef LAnd, 1130 Wien.
Is Polar Bear World wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
7°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 12km/h
- 8am
7° - 9am7°
- 10am7°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Polar Bear World
- 2 Schönbrunn Zoo · 3 min
- 3 Schönbrunn Palace Park · 6 min
- 4 Neptune Fountain · 6 min
- 5 Botanical Garden · 6 min
Good to know
- Tickets €29 adult zoo admission
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 106 reviews
Known for
- Polar bears
- Underwater viewing
- Polardom exhibition
What people say
- People like:
- Modern enclosure and polar bears.
Around Hietzing
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Schönbrunn ZooZoo · 3 min walk
Good nowSchönbrunn Palace ParkPark · 6 min walk
Good nowNeptune FountainLandmark · 6 min walk
Good nowBotanical GardenGarden · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time