Hetzendorf Palace: A Baroque Jewel with a Fashionable Twist
Discover Hetzendorf Palace in Vienna, a Baroque palace blending imperial history with contemporary fashion in the charming Meidling district.
Hetzendorf Palace, located in Vienna's Meidling district, is a Baroque palace with a rich history, originally built as a hunting lodge in 1694. It was transformed into a grand palace by Empress Maria Theresa in 1743. Today, it uniquely houses the Hetzendorf Fashion School, Austria's only school of its kind, blending imperial history with contemporary design.
A brief summary to Hetzendorf Palace
- Hetzendorfer Str. 79, Vienna, Meidling, 1120, AT
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- Monday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Tuesday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Wednesday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Thursday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Local tips
- Check the Fashion School's website for occasional fashion shows or exhibitions for a peek inside the palace.
- Visit the nearby Hetzendorf Parish Church to admire its architecture and learn about its local significance.
- Combine your visit with a trip to Schönbrunn Palace, easily accessible by public transport, for a full day of imperial sightseeing.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Hetzendorf Palace via public transport, take the U6 subway line to Meidling Hauptstraße station. From there, transfer to tram line 62 towards Hetzendorf. Get off at the 'Schloss Hetzendorf' stop, which is directly in front of the palace. A single ticket for public transport in Vienna costs €2.40 and is valid for a one-way trip, including transfers. Alternatively, take the S-Bahn (S1, S2, or S3) to Wien Hetzendorf station. From the station, walk along Hetzendorfer Straße for about 8 minutes to reach the palace.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-sharing service from Wien Meidling station to Hetzendorf Palace will cost approximately €8-€12. The basic fee for taxis in Vienna is 3.80 euros, the first 4 kilometers cost 1.42 euros, the next 5 kilometers 1.08 euros and each additional kilometer 1.05 euros. It is customary to tip your Vienna taxi driver around 10% of the final fare.
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Walking
If you are already near the Hetzendorf area, you can walk to the palace. From the Hetzendorf tram stop, head northeast on Hetzendorfer Strasse until you reach Hetzendorfer Str. 79. The walk should take around 5 minutes.
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