Lainzer Tiergarten

A beautiful nature reserve which was once the Emperor's private hunting wood; on the grounds is the Hermesvilla, the favorite mansion of Empress Elisabeth. It has several 2-10 km hiking trails. Local recreation area, in summer you can see wild pigs, deer, and many Viennese families.

• outdoors
• family

Address

Visitor Centre: 13 Hermesstrasse

Getting there

Lainzer Tor: tram 60, bus 56B; Gütenbachtor: bus 250/253 + 40 min walking; Laaber Tor: bus 253 + 20 min walking; Pulverstampftor: bus 50B; Nikolaitor: U4, S-Bahn 35B/53B; Sankt Veiter Tor: bus 55A

Hours

Various depending on time of year, see the website, but usually mid Feb-mid Nov 08:00-17:00

Website

wien.gv.at (opens in a new tab)