Skip The Line:imperial Carriage Museum By Schönbrunn Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien

Overall, this museum surprised me with how much I enjoyed it! So many carriages on display! It was interesting to see the progression over the years. The baroque carriages are soo elaborate, and the children’s carriages made me smile. I also loved the Sisi dresses and riding gear! She is such an interesting royal to lean about!

I don't think a lot of visitors realize what a great museum this is. We enjoyed seeing and reading the history of the carriages as well as the informational films. This was well worth our time and ticket price.

OMG, what can I say about this place. I think it is one of the most beautiful place i've seen. We didn't visit the palace itself we were only interested in the carriage museum. Note that ALL the carriages are the real ones used by the princess Sissi. We usually don't like museums and palaces because they use duplicates or remake pieces but not here, all real ones. There are also small informative videos all over to watch. I found these very helpful to understand the history behind it all and make the connection between the different Kings/princesses etc. I highly recommend to anyone who likes history and real artifacts, especially given the price is very reasonnable. We weren't familiar with the Emperess but this visit made us want to learn more and even watch the series on TV named Sissi and go visit the Imperial Crypt.

Good timing at 4 PM, because not so crowded inside. With the group of 30 people could not see the artefacts which the guide was talking about, because the hallways are very narrow.

Stumbled across the imperial carriage museum whilst looking for things to do & glad that I did! What a fantastic museum looking back at the stunning carriages over the years. Absolutely fell in love with the whole museum & setting it was just wonderful.The pictures do not do it justice it’s a must visit.

A couple of hundred years ago if you were travelling, nothing would top doing so in these marvellous examples collected here. But that choice was only available to the very few, at the top echelons of society. Empress Maria Theresa’s carousel carriage is gilded and beautifully carved. In early 1743 she used it to great effect in Vienna to show any potential opponents that she was a formidable ruler. On the higher floor is a series of portraits of 24 horses owned by Empress Elizabeth.

We had limited time to visit the museum due to our own schedule constraints, but we’re very glad we decided to go in. The museum offers a self-guided tour with detailed explanations throughout the exhibit, which is great if you have more time to explore. Although we moved quickly and mainly focused on reading the signs next to each carriage, we still found the museum fascinating. The collection is impressive, and the displays are well-organized. Definitely worth a visit—even if you’re short on time!

Well worth visiting. Very interesting. We went late afternoon and it was not at all crowded. Allow an hour and a half. Beautiful carriages actually used by the Austrian Royal Family. Marvel at the skill of the carriage makers. Some very interesting and informative videos playing too.

I really enjoyed this visit as you don't often see so many carriages in one place. They were beautiful and looked alive. The relaxing environment was also an extra bonus. There weren't that many people around at noon. For us, this is excellent.

Fantastic tour of the royal carriage collection, from Sisi’s funeral hearse to Napoleon III crib a really wonderful side track of Schönbrunn palace

Very interesting museum. It shows beautiful carriages and lets you learn a lot about Habsburg history.

Beautiful museum situated within the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace. Small and doesn’t take too long to look around but definitely worth a look, especially if you have the Vienna pass because it’s included on it. It has some beautiful carriages from all different eras of Vienna. Some rather eerie all in black as funeral carriages; and some very grand and sparkly. Also houses some collections of uniforms and dresses.

The total range of displays. Well worth while spending an hr or more after walking the gardens just to get an idea of the grandeur of the inhabitants of the castle.I was surprised at the number of carriages on display,from the coronation coach to tha huge sombre funeral carriage.

A very pleasant small museum, which is what it says on the tin - perhaps fifty early horse drawn carriages plus related ephemera very well explained and presented - a credit to the palace and to the Habsburg Empire that it celebrates.

Not the huge crowd of the palace or garden, photos were allowed, and staff was great. It was worth the few extra steps from the palace to see the carriages and mystery dress.

Something to see. Does a very good job showing the history of carriage use and the extensive use of carriages in all seasons. Some very ornate. Spend at least an hour when you are visiting Schonbrunn Palace.

Visited Schonbrunn with my college aged son. We loved the Carriage museum!! So interesting to see the carriages for all different types of royalty and the improvements made over time. We also like the Struedel show and touring the palace and zoo.

We actually missed visiting the carriage museum the first day so returned the second and we were glad we did. Shuts at 4 during the winter months. The carriages are immaculate and from a variety of periods of the royal families lifetimes with a variety of uses from celebratory to funeral and processions. There are a couple of additional pieces including dressage attire and clothing of the actual family members too. Free with the Vienna pass

This museum is located on the grounds of Schönbrunn palace but requires an extra entrance fee. If you have a Vienna Pass the tour is included on the pass. This is a lovely exhibit of royal carriages and garments. Photos (without flash) are allowed.

The Imperial Carriages Museum was the biggest surprise of all the attractions I visited in Vienna. I was expecting some average, old dusty Habsburg carriages from the 19th century, and instead I discovered some of the most opulent carriages I have ever seen. It was especially impressive to me as I live in London and am familiar with the British monarchy's Gold State Coach and the Lord Mayor's Coach. The Imperial Coronation Carriage on display from the 1730s is both older and more delicately beautiful than anything seen in Britain, plus the mourning carriages--used during official funerals--are unique survivals from dark court rituals long gone. There was even a golden snow sleigh from the 1740s used by Empress Maria Theresa. In fact, from the early 18th century to the early 20th century the number and variety of coaches on display was incredible.The museum owns over 100 court vehicles, of which over 30 are on display. It is a paradise for royal history buffs. Of interest, like many Vienna attractions the museum also carries items belonging to Empress Sisi, including her wedding train and one black dress showing her impossibly thin waist. An interesting video presentation (with English subtitles) recounts her groundbreaking, yet tragic life, drawing comparisons with Princess Diana's troubles. The Museum is in the grounds of Schonbrunn just a few minutes' walk from the palace, but it has a separate entry ticket which is included in the Vienna Pass. The helpful audio guide is extra. I recommend leaving 1-2 hrs to see the museum after you have seen the palace, and to START THE VISIT FROM THE BACK OF THE HALL, where the most spectacular carriages are. Don't do like I did: I got so engrossed with the 'average' carriages in the front hall and the Sisi videos that I didn't realize the most spectacular coaches were in the back, and by the time I got there I only had 20 minutes before the place closed! The souvenir book is also one of the best I bought in Vienna.

I didn't expect to learn as much as I did about the Emperor and Empress (Franz Josef and Elizabeth (Sissi))! The carriages themselves are beautiful to look at, and very well displayed, but the video exhibit is incredible. We wandered in here on our last day in Vienna, thinking we'd spend maybe 30 minutes out of the drizzle, but we were inside for almost two hours, watching all the videos. I highly recommend this exhibit!

Really enjoyable museum, worth going to visit. You only need an hour to an hour and a half. You do have to pay extra to see it even if you have the Classic plus pass but i would still do this as it was really interesting and you learn alot about the royals here. Loved the carriages, so beautiful!!

Upon entering Schoenbrunn Palace gates we turned right and to see the carriages as last time I was there it was closed. With the Vienna Card access is really quick, otherwise its about E10 entry and there is a little shop there too. It is worth visiting - I loved it. You cannot miss it as it has a massive carriage display hanging infront. [see photo]. There are 3 rooms, 2 on the ground level and one up the stairs. 1. The first room has the older carriages to new developments - the history, even linked to F1 racing, plus videos in German [English subtitles] about Sisi, the Kaiser etc, really interesting. There are clothes Sisi etc wore and info why they were worn that way. You think these carriages are awesome, just wait until you enter the next room - the funeral carriage was so cool. 2. Upon entering the second room, I was blown away more so. These carriages were the top of the range, bells and whistles and glorious ones. They are preserved so beautifully. 3. Upstairs are paintings of their horses and other things. *If you get too close to the carriages alarms go off. *Staff are also knowledgeable. *It is a quiet area, soft voices *Placards are in English and German *Spend time looking at the carriages from all angles as the carvings etc are just exquisite *Photos are allowed without flash

One of the advantages of the Vienna Pass is the the free entry into museums that you do not think you would be interested in. After seeing the high profile attractions at Schoenbrunn, we decided to see what the Carriage Museum has to offer. We were pleasantly surprised! The carriage museum has an outstanding collection. The carriages help to tell stories of the imperial family and the times in which they lived. We enjoyed the various videos, and we would have watched all of them if we had enough time. We also liked that the museum is quiet and peaceful compared to the main areas of Schoenbrunn. We could take our time and did not feel pressured to move quickly through the exhibits.

After our wonderful, though crowded visit to Schonbrunn, we were walking towards the palace exit when we saw the signs for the Carriage Museum. We decided to have a look and are thrilled that we did. After learning about Empress Cece (Elisabeth of Bavaria) in the palace we had a much more intimate and detailed experience through the carriages at this museum. Highly recommended!

The carriage museum isn't huge but it has a full representation of coaches, carriages and even a few cars used over the years by the royal families of Austria. I really appreciated the variations and detailed work on each vehicle. I doubt if the museum is ever very crowded so you don't have to rush through or feel closed in by too many people. Entrance is 9.50 euros or free with the Vienna Pass. The museum is located on the Schonbrunn Palace grounds but does not require a ticket to the palce to visit it. There are also some fine pieces of clothing (uniforms) on display here are well. I especially loved the Black Hearse from the late 1800s.

A must do if you’re visiting Schönbrunner Palace. Beautiful carriages, amazing how well preserved they are. We really enjoyed admiring each and everyone of them. Not a big exhibit. About an hour to see the whole thing, so it won’t take much of your time.

We ended up at the museum as it was within walking distance of the Palace, which had a four hour wait for entry when we arrived so visited it to kill some time! I am not usually a massive fan of museums, however, I found it very interesting - the carriages were beautiful with many having impressive murals painted on the sides. There were lots of different carriages from across the years for all different occasions/weathers and even some sleighs and 'sports cars'. It is not a large museum but definitely worth going to for an hour or so and gives you the opportunity to see a rare exhibit. As a bonus, all the signs had English writing on as well as German, which was a problem elsewhere on our trip!

They have so many carriages of every type that is imaginable from very fancy to every day use to children’s and then to funeral it really is amazing to see their version of cars

This museum is truly amazing. We saw carriages of cultural importance related to Sisi (coronation, mortuary) and also Napoleon. Also here is the train of Sisi's wedding dress. The sheer beauty of the carriages is overwhelming. I definitely recommend this museum to not be missed, it is very beautiful.

If you have to travel by horse, do it in style. The museum is small, but does have a nice collection of carriages that are a throwback to a much different era. Then you get to the Formula 1 car, but I digress.... It is an interesting museum if you have some time to kill while on the grounds of the palace, but I wouldn't say it's a must-see unless you are a horse-drawn transportation junkie.

Exhibits explained in English, 2 Euro talk-through not really used. High standard presentation, interesting for enthusiasts, no-one found to give more detailed explanations/discussion Good number and variety of carriage types all in lovely condition. Building warm, clean on one level bar balcony with paintings only Very glad to have visited

Magnificent and informative collection, largely underestimated compared to Schönbrunn Palace. The ground floor houses the largest pieces and is wheelchair accessible; the upper floor is reached by stairs. One hour is enough, and it is an excellent complement to the palace visit. A must-do!

Unforgettable experience; museum nestled in the Schonbrunn estate, well-structured, which recounts the Habsburg rule through the evolution of precious and imposing carriages, perfectly restored (...almost, surprisingly, up to our days!).

Difficulty getting my ticket accepted at the entrance. After several verbal exchanges, they finally accepted my ticket

Nice museum located in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace. It is not very big but is rich in carriages from different eras and imperial clothes. To see.

Interestingly well designed exhibition of different carriages. So be sure to use good explanations in the audio guides. The only thing missing was the common thread. Some of the exhibits looked set up without meaning. Otherwise, the Wagenburg is definitely worth it.

The Imperial Chariot Castle is very impressive. You can look at a lot of different carriages. The place can be highly recommended.

Museum next to the imperial palace with a decent collection of carriages and ceremonial dresses. Seeing them up close shows the power of an empire.

The most interesting museum on Imperial history. It is located in Schonbrünn and is very informative. Beyond the carriages, you also have explanatory videos mainly on the life of Sisi. Entrance at 12€ with Vienna card, you can easily spend 1h30 at this very interesting museum. There is a combined ticket with the Imperial Treasure Museum for €24 but to choose from, the Carriage Museum remains the best.

After the palace, we continue the visit to the carriage museum. Beautiful exhibition. Please note, closes early and last entries 1/2 hour before closing.

Just a few steps to the side from the hustle and bustle of the main building with a fairly inconspicuous entrance. The collection of old carriages, robes and more is absolutely worth seeing. No queues at the entrance, no crowds and certainly no less impressive than, for example, the Sisi exhibition.

Wonderful collection of means of transport used at the court, beautifully restored, additionally with clothing and many pictures of the horses

I was in this museum during the week and was often alone in the rooms. This meant I could enjoy the splendor in peace. It's interesting how much attention to detail was put into building the carriages. There are many wonderful carriages to admire here.

Museo che permette un salto nel passato. Le carrozze sono bellissime e conservate perfettamente. Adatto a grandi e piccoli

Half an hour will be enough for you to visit this museum which collects the imperial carriages, perfectly preserved. The part dedicated to the ride on a sort of single carriage/sleigh launched by the Habsburgs to celebrate great occasions is interesting. I recommend using one of the cumulative tickets (e.g. Vienna Pass), because the single ticket has a disproportionate cost.

Interesting museum where you can admire the craftsmanship of days gone by. Parallel a partial exhibition on the famous Empress Sissi. Decidedly less hustle and bustle than directly at the castle. In high heat also a place to escape, as perfectly air-conditioned. Entrance fee with 12,-- €uro a little too high especially if you have already paid for the tour of the castle.

Die Größe der Sammlung und Art der Presentation ...aber manchmal zu wenig Licht auf die Objekte . Sonst große Klasse .

Nice carriages and a few more items of clothing, we thought it was very nice and worth going inside! We do not know if there was a Dutch translation by paper or audio!