The Rathaus Park was designed in 1863 when Emperor Franz Joseph
I decided to do away with the parade ground. He asked a gardener
named Dr. Rudolf Siebeck to design the park.
Today the park derives much of its character from the highly
varied selection of woody plants.
Rathauspark between Rathaus and Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring, A-1010
Vienna
Stadtpark
Stadtpark
The City Park is regarded as a link between the city centre
and the third district: From any side pedestrians approach the
park, they will find a different environment.
Those coming from the "Stadtbahn" railway pavilions will see
Viennese Art Nouveau, those entering the park from the third
district cross a hilly part of the park and will find a contemporary
steel sculpture by Donald Judd. Those approaching from Ringstrasse
follow shady paths to come suddenly upon the airy park meadows
and the popular Johann Strauss monument.
Stadtpark between Parkring and Am Heumarkt, A-1030 Vienna
Volksgarten
Volksgarten
The Volksgarten is situated in the 1st district and was designed
in 1819. In 1822 P. von Nobile established a coffeehouse in
the Volksgarten which was also the scene of concerts by J. Strauß
the Elder, J. Lanner and others.
Special attractions in the Volksgarten are the Theseus Temple,
a basin with fountain sculptures by V. Tilgner, the Grillparzer
monument by C. Hasenauer, C. Kundmann and R. Weyr and a marble
monument of the enthroned Empress Elisabeth (by H. Bitterlich).
Volksgarten Volksgarten, A-1010 Vienna
Burggarten
Burggarten
The Burggarten was constructed in 1819 by Ludwig v. Remy und
Franz Antoine. It is situated in the first district of Vienna
quite close to the Hofburg and the Opera house.
The garden contains some very famous monuments, perhaps the
most famous being that of Mozart, but Goethe and Emperor Franz
Joseph I can also be seen in the park. In 1901 the "butterfly
house" was constructed in the Burggarten. It contains hundreds
of free-flying tropical butterflies enjoying a full and natural
life in a real tropical environment.
Burggarten Josephsplatz 1, A-1010 Vienna
Kurpark Oberlaa
Kurpark Oberlaa
This park was created in 1974 in the course of the second Vienna
International Garden Show and is situated in the area around
the Laaer Berg. In this area thermal sulphur springs were discovered
in the 18th century.
That is why a huge spa and wellness center was constructed.
Today the park is a major recreation area for residents in the
surrounding districts. Nearby the park the famous Oberlaa Café
and its cake shop are situated.
Kurpark Oberlaa between Kurbadstraße, Laaer-Berg-Straße and
Filmteichstraße, A-1100 Vienna
Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark
Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark
The park is situated in the 18th district and is ranked with
the most beautiful gardens in Vienna. In spring when the azaleas
and rhododendrons are in bloom this park is one that visitors
will remember for years.
One of the park's attractions is the giant sequoias lining the
avenue that used to be the main entrance to the palace. Today
parts of the park are used for playgrounds and sunbathing areas,
but most of it is still a delightful landscape garden for romantic
and relaxing walks.
Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark Pötzleinsdorfer Straße/Geymüllergasse,
A-1180 Vienna
Türkenschanzpark
Türkenschanzpark
The park, situated in the 18th district, is one of the biggest
parks with an dimension of 150.000 m2. It's name comes from
the designation for the area derived from the hist. Turkish
entrenchment found at the site.
After 1892 the park was managed and redesigned by the city of
Vienna. At this time a small pond was added. The Türkenschanz
Park is known for its interesting, rare botanical plants and
the unusual makeup of the landscape. Hills are interspersed
with meadows, and meandering paths invite the visitor to take
a stroll.
Türkenschanzpark between Peter-Jordan-Straße, Gregor-Mendel-Straße,
Hasenauerstraße and Max-Emanuel-Straße, A-1180 Vienna
