The Strudel Show takes place at the Royal Bakery within the Schönbrunn Palace complex, in Vienna’s 13th district, slightly outside the city center. For those who don’t know, Schönbrunn Palace is considered one of Austria’s most popular attractions and is definitely worth a visit when you come to Vienna. Surrounding the palace is a vast complex that includes impressive gardens, the world’s oldest zoo, and several wonderful attractions for the whole family.
Near the palace building, not far from the U4 Schönbrunn subway station, you’ll find a renowned café and confectionery. The royal confectionery, called Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, began offering entertaining strudel demonstrations that also include tastings of this wonderful treat. Some claim that the strudel served there is undoubtedly one of the most delicious and authentic in Vienna.
The Viennese Strudel Show
To enrich your visit, the confectionery offers an entertaining and educational strudel preparation show. The show takes place in a dedicated kitchen. The head confectioner or one of their professional assistants conducts the show, explaining the dough preparation, the perfect apple filling according to the Viennese recipe, and the most important secrets to the most delicious strudel.
Viennese apple strudel is made in a specific way, and the Viennese recipe differs slightly from other strudel recipes. You’ll receive the original recipe as part of your participation in the show, so you can try to make it yourself after returning home from Vienna. At the end of the show, you can, of course, taste the famous strudel. Although the revamped Strudel Show at the Royal Confectionery only started in May 2024, there are already many positive reviews about it, and travelers and locals alike are coming to enjoy this wonderful Viennese experience!
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Please note: In this show, you won’t be preparing strudel yourself, but rather watching the confectioner in action and receiving explanations on how it’s made. If you wish to actually prepare strudel, you can join a quick course offered at the café. More details below.
Here’s a glimpse into the Strudel Show as it has been in recent years at Schönbrunn Palace:
Essential Information about the Show:
- Operating Hours: Daily
- Show Times: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
- Show Duration: 20 minutes
- Language: English or German
- Prices:
- Ticket includes the show, strudel tasting, Viennese coffee, and a strudel recipe for self-preparation.
- The cost of participation is €18.50 per person.
Please note: As there are only 4 shows per day, during busy periods the Strudel Show may be fully booked. It’s advisable to check availability in advance for your travel dates and book tickets before arriving in Vienna.
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How to Get to the Confectionery for the Strudel Show by Public Transport?
The confectionery and the adjacent café are located in the heart of the Schönbrunn Palace complex. You can take the U4 green subway line and get off at the Schönbrunn station. From there, it’s a few minutes’ walk to the palace grounds. The confectionery’s address is: Kavaliertrakt 52, 1130 Wien.
To reach the show’s location, you’ll need to go down the stairs at the side entrance of the café. There’s a large sign indicating it’s the show venue, so it should be hard to miss.
Additional Activities Related to Strudel Preparation:
Express Strudel Making Course for Groups
If your lifelong dream is to receive a certification as an apple strudel baker, this course can turn that dream into reality. You’ll start the course with a detailed explanation from the confectioner about the history of the famous apple strudel. Afterwards, you’ll prepare the dough and the apple filling and learn how to properly roll the thin dough with the filling.
The practical part of the course lasts approximately one hour, followed by another 45 minutes for baking the strudel and packaging it. What you’ve prepared can, of course, be eaten or saved.
Essential Additional Information:
To register, please contact via email: schoenbrunn@gerstner.at
What to Do Before or After the Strudel Show?
The show itself is short, so after 20-30 minutes, you’ll be out. Fortunately, the Schönbrunn Palace complex is vast and includes a variety of other activities. If you haven’t already taken a tour of Schönbrunn Palace itself, it’s worth going inside and being impressed by its magnificent beauty. Alternatively, you can wander through the gardens, climb Gloriette Hill and overlook the city from there, or visit the wonderful zoo located near the palace. If you’ve explored the palace thoroughly and feel like experiencing the neighborhood it’s in, it’s worth stepping out and strolling through the 13th district. This is one of the districts where the city’s wealthy residents live, and a leisurely walk there will allow you to admire the villas of affluent Viennese.
Afterward, you can return to the city by subway on Line U4 to Schwedenplatz, or stop at the Naschmarkt beforehand. Another option is to delve deeper into the 13th district and visit one of the city’s beautiful, albeit less touristy, parks. This park is called Lainzer Tiergarten. In spring, you can spot wild boars roaming freely in the park, as well as deer and gazelles.
