When is Desert House open?
Every day, 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Desert House
- 4.21.8k reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
Schönbrunn greenhouse displaying desert plants and animals, including giant tortoises, rattlesnakes and naked mole-rats.
Quick answers
Desert House in short
When is the best time to visit Desert House?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Desert House indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Desert House good for kids?
Sometimes: Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
How much does Desert House cost?
Tickets €9 adult.
Do you need to book Desert House?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Desert House?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Desert House?
Schlosspark Schönbrunn, 1130 Wien.
Is Desert House wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 10:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Open till 5 pm
- Indoors
7°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 13%
- Wind
- 12km/h
- 11am
7° - 12pm8°
- 1pm8°
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
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 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
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Desert House
- 2 Palm House · 2 min
- 3 Waldemar-Tagesbar · 2 min
- 4 Schönbrunn Zoo · 5 min
- 5 Kurkonditorei OBERLAA · 5 min
Good to know
- Kids: Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tickets €9 adult
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Giant tortoises
- Desert plants
- Naked mole-rats
- Rattlesnakes
Around Hietzing
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Palm HouseGarden · 2 min walk
Waldemar-TagesbarBrunch · 2 min walk
Schönbrunn ZooZoo · 5 min walk
Good nowKurkonditorei OBERLAABakery · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Warm coat until 12 pm. Jacket from 12 pm.
Warm coatUntil 12 pm
JacketFrom 12 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.