The Volksgarten (English: People's Garden) is a public park in the Innere Stadt first district of Vienna, Austria. The garden, which is part of the Hofburg Palace, was laid out by Ludwig Remy in 1821. The park was built over the city fortifications that were destroyed by Napoleon in 1809. The Volksgarten was opened to the public in 1823. The park is famous for its beautiful rose gardens with over 3,000 rose bushes of about 400 different cultivars of roses.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.6 5,000 reviews
Visit Time
~60 min
Best Time
Early morning or sunset
Insider Tips
- · Bring water
- · Best in clear weather
- · Great for a picnic or short break
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