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Volksgarten, Vienna

Volksgarten, Wien, Wien

Description

The Volksgarten (People's Garden) is a public park in the southwest of Vienna's city centre. It is technically part of the Hofburg Palace complex and comprises several gardens (including a rose garden with over 3,000 bushes belonging to several hundred varieties), monuments and fountains. The principal monuments are the Theseus Temple (small-scale replica of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens), the Franz Grillparzer Monument (with the seated figure of the Austrian writer) and the Empress Elizabeth Monument.

Access & Transport

The park is located between the Hofburg and Rathausplatz / Vienna City Hall. The tram stations of Parliament and Ring / Volkstheater (1, 2, 71, D) stop on its western side and the Volkstheater underground station is 200m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest stopping in the park in between a visit of the Hofburg / Sisi Museum / Spanish Riding School and the Natural History Museum. Make sure to include a detour to check out the Vienna City Hall & Rathausplatz.

Meta review

The Volksgarten receives excellent online reviews in the spring and summer thanks to its gorgeous rose gardens. In the fall and winter, it is still attractive but less so. In any case, it provides a pleasant respite from the various cultural activities (museums) in the vicinity and the green spaces and temple replica are pleasant to the eye whilst the outdoor café is a good option for a break / drink.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity to be marginally positive from an environmental standpoint, on account of the green space. Positive for local residents as well

Conclusion

The park is very elegant and the perfect place for a break in between two museum visits. In the spring, amateurs of flowers may also find it is worth the journey on its own.

Key positive

Nice rose garden and monuments

Very well maintained

Key negative

Less attractive out of season

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 50m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY06:00 - 22:00

TUESDAY06:00 - 22:00

WEDNESDAY06:00 - 22:00

THURSDAY06:00 - 22:00

FRIDAY06:00 - 22:00

SATURDAY06:00 - 22:00

SUNDAY06:00 - 22:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY07:00 - 17:30

TUESDAY07:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY07:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY07:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY07:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY07:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY07:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Free

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