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Lainzer Tiergarten
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Lainzer Tiergarten

Escape to Lainzer Tiergarten, Vienna's large wooded reserve on the city's western edge. Follow long forest trails and open meadows for a half-day of real walking.

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Full description

Lainzer Tiergarten is a large, fenced woodland reserve in Vienna's 13th district, on the city's western fringe. Its long trails run through forest and open meadows, making it one of the better options for a proper half-day hike without leaving the city limits.

The walking is graded high, and a typical visit runs around two and a half hours, so it rewards visitors who come ready for distance. The setting is quiet and rural, with a strong local following, and suits families and anyone wanting space and fresh air.

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Address

Lainzer Tiergarten, 1130 Wien, Austria · Hietzing
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

2h30

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Wear proper walking shoes and bring water, since distances are long
  • plan for a morning start to cover more ground in daylight
  • check the gate you want to use before arriving, as entrances are spread around the reserve.

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