Discover Vienna’s 22 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Stadtpark

★ 4.6 · 31,404 reviews

Wander through Stadtpark, the English-style public garden at the edge of Vienna's centre. Cross its ornate bridges, find the gilded Johann Strauss statue, and follow the paths past flower beds and the pond.

Schönbrunn Palace Park

★ 4.8 · 61,138 reviews

Step into the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the sprawling former imperial summer garden in Hietzing. Stroll the formal avenues and fountains, then take in the glass Palmenhaus before choosing how far to wander.

Burggarten

★ 4.7 · 12,616 reviews

Slip into the Burggarten, the former imperial garden tucked behind the Hofburg. Stroll its lawns and statues, find the Mozart monument, and take in the art nouveau palm house at the park's edge.

Kahlenberg

★ 4.8 · 2,287 reviews

Head up Kahlenberg, the hill at Vienna's northern edge. Take in the panorama over the Danube and the city's rooftops, then follow a woodland trail through the surrounding hills.

Donauinsel

★ 4.7 · 1,805 reviews

Spend an afternoon on Donauinsel, the long green strip running along the Danube. Walk, jog or cycle its shaded paths, then cool off with a swim or settle in at a riverside bar.

Augarten

★ 4.6 · 10,771 reviews

Wander through Augarten, Vienna's baroque garden retreat in Leopoldstadt. Stroll the shaded avenues past the palace facade, take a look at the looming flak towers, and rest on a bench among the flower beds.

Danube Tower

★ 4.6 · 21,646 reviews

Rise above Vienna at the Danube Tower, Austria's tallest structure. Take in a 360-degree view of the city and river from the terraces, with a cafe and restaurant for a break.

Donaupark

★ 4.7 · 11,251 reviews

Cross the Danube to Donaupark, a sprawling green space dominated by the Donauturm. Wander its rose and herb gardens, circle the lake, and follow the paths that wind between lawns and ponds.

University of Vienna Botanical Garden

★ 4.7 · 5,243 reviews

Step into the University of Vienna Botanical Garden, a quiet green collection beside the Upper Belvedere. Wander among labelled plants, walk into the bamboo field, and rest on a bench by the rock garden.

Kurpark Oberlaa

★ 4.7 · 6,795 reviews

Unwind at Kurpark Oberlaa, a leafy park in Favoriten built around quiet lakes. Stroll past the rose and Japanese gardens, find a bench by the water, and enjoy a calm corner of the city.

Day trips Hallstatt& Salzburg Scenic Experience

★ 4.6 · 3,605 reviews

Visit Hallstatt's lakeside village and Mozart's Salzburg in one day from Vienna. Drive through Alpine valleys and enjoy free time in both.

Hallstatt Day Trip with Skywalk Option

★ 4.6 · 7,039 reviews

Visit Hallstatt's postcard-perfect lakeside village from Vienna. Stop at the wooden bridge at Schloss Ort and enjoy free time by the water.

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.

Swiss Garden

★ 4.5 · 5,330 reviews

Walk through the Swiss Garden, a wooded park beside the Belvedere in Landstraße. Follow its paths past ponds and open lawns, and spot the elephant and Chopin sculptures along the way.

Türkenschanzpark

★ 4.8 · 7,188 reviews

Explore Türkenschanzpark, a roomy green space in Währing that locals use year-round. Walk past the ponds and monuments, climb the observation tower, and see how families and joggers share the paths.

Lobau

Explore Lobau, a quiet floodplain forest on Vienna's eastern edge. Follow unpaved paths past still water channels and meadows, and enjoy a wild, local corner of the Danube wetlands.

Gartenpalais Liechtenstein

★ 4.7 · 3,484 reviews

Explore Gartenpalais Liechtenstein, a Baroque palace with a garden in Alsergrund. Admire the ceiling frescoes, browse the library and its book door, and stroll the grounds.

Sankt Marxer Friedhof

★ 4.7 · 297 reviews

Slip away from the centre to Sankt Marxer Friedhof, Vienna's atmospheric 18th-century cemetery. Wander its ivy-covered graves, find the memorial near Mozart's unmarked burial, and enjoy the stillness of one of the city's most peaceful corners.

Setagayapark

★ 4.6 · 5,243 reviews

Slip into Setagayapark, a peaceful Japanese garden tucked away in Döbling. Circle the fish pond, pause beneath the blossoming trees in spring, and listen to the birdsong along the small walking track.

Auer Welsbach Park

★ 4.6 · 1,246 reviews

Stop by Auer Welsbach Park, a lively local green space just off the U4 line near Schönbrunn. Try the outdoor gym equipment, watch slackliners at work, or let the kids loose on the playground.

Sigmund Freud Park

★ 4.5 · 2,215 reviews

Pause at Sigmund Freud Park, the leafy lawn in Alsergrund facing the Votivkirche. Settle onto a lounge chair or the grass and take in the church's spires between sights.

Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark

★ 4.7 · 2,463 reviews

Discover Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark, a quiet hillside estate park in Währing. Wander wooded paths and past ponds and statues, then visit the small farm tucked among the trees.