Volksgarten, Vienna
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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.
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 for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:0h 50m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
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
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