Burggarten is a recommendation in the curated guide of Almanac Palais Vienna.
Address: Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Call: +43 1 81359500
Web: https://www.bundesgaerten.at/hofburggaerten/Burggarten.html
Once the Habsburgs’ private garden, Burggarten remains one of Vienna’s most graceful inner-city escapes—quiet lawns framed by imperial architecture, ideal for an unhurried stroll or a discreet picnic. The restored Ohmann glasshouse lends a contemporary botanical note (with the tropical Schmetterlinghaus), while the Goethe and Mozart monuments anchor the park in the city’s living relationship with music and letters.
Located behind the Hofburg Palace, Burggarten is a former imperial garden designed in the English landscape style, with open lawns, sculptures, and winding walking paths. It is especially famous for the Mozart Monument, one of Vienna’s most photographed memorials. The park is also home to the elegant Art Nouveau Butterfly House, where hundreds of butterflies fly freely in a tropical setting. Nearby, the historic…
We visited Burggarten while exploring Vienna and absolutely loved it. It’s a beautiful and peaceful park, perfect for taking a break from sightseeing. The gardens are very well maintained, with plenty of green areas to relax, walk around, or simply enjoy the surroundings. The atmosphere is calm and charming, and the location is excellent, right in the city center. It’s a great place to sit, enjoy the scenery, and…
Burggarten is such a nice place to slow down. There are beautiful spots for pictures, and the whole area is perfect for a little break. We were also lucky because the day we visited, there was an army exposition going on, which made it even more interesting.