Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned the construction of the Palm House in 1882. Around 45,000 panes of glass are used for this impressive structure. With a length of 111 meters, an area of 2,500 square meters and a glass surface of 4,900 square meters, it is one of the largest palm houses in Europe. The oldest plant there is a Spanish olive tree that is around 350 years old. In addition, there is a palm tree with a height of around 23 meters and the largest water lily in the world can also be seen in spring and summer - with a remarkable diameter of 1.2 meters.

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Here’s a tip for you: Entry to the Palm House is also possible on a combined ticket with the Desert Experience House and Schönbrunn Zoo.

The Palm House is divided into three pavilions and three climate zones, which are connected to each other by tunnel-like corridors. The tallest room exhibits plants from the Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands, South Africa, America and Australia. The northern room houses plants from China, Japan, the Himalayas and New Zealand. Tropical and subtropical plants grow in the third area. Temperatures range between 8 and 17 degrees Celsius.