Across the street from my hotel in Vienna, it's a lovely park in the heart of Vienna. Beautifully…read morelandscaped with walking paths. I bet it's gorgeous in the summer with all the greenery, and colorful flower beds. It's perfect for a nice stroll or enjoying some quiet time away from the city's hustle. Loved the famous Johann Strauss monument and the small ponds with ducks. There are plenty of benches to sit and a nice playground if you have children.

Fantastic experience when you are in this busy and beautiful city and you need an hour or two of…read moreserenity. Gorgeous foliage of the Gingko trees glow even in the overcast weather and were a perfect autumn show stopper. Strolling through this lovely park takes you back to simpler times when you actually see an occasional jogger and couples holding hands as they stoll amongst the trees and glorious sculptures. It is fun to stand on the bridge above the train rail way and watch the train come in and stop of the station. This park is huge and you could probably spend all day here.

Great little park. The church is lovely and there are some nice sculptures- like the Vivaldi…read moremonument. The Big Bus and the hop on hop off (Green and Red) pick up near this park in front of the Votiv Church. There are benches and there is a children's play area- which also has a ping pong table. You will often find musicians here- we saw a string group one day, a guitarist on another and an accordion player on yet another day! You can buy a picnic lunch at Billa (just around the corner from the park) and eat in the park. Across the street is the larger Sigmund Freud park which is also charming.

The Votivpark is a nice place to visit in Vienna, especially if you have a cup of coffee to drink…read moreand a friend for chatting with you. In the late springtime and summertime in Vienna, if it's not-cold and not rainy, the weather can be stupidly lovely and perfect for getting outdoors and park-going. This place can serve that purpose nicely. Because of its vicinity to the Schottentor Universität U-Bahn station (U2), which is also the stop for many tram lines, it's a very accessible park, and also near many bakeries, cafes, and other great places to get lunch or a snack. If you're hoping to visit the church, do know that it's closed on Mondays, but open Tuesdays through Saturday from 9-13 and 16-18; and Sundays 9-13.

A wonderful and beautiful garden, where you feel find the peace of the Japanese culture…read more.. Too bad it's so small, but it forces you to chill out and sit on a bench to enjoy the moment and the beauty around you!

This is a wonderful place. I live nearby and didn't even know about it! I loved everything about…read moreit. It's a great place to just read a book or just simplt enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Belvedere Gardens were designed in the 1700's. They are absolutely beautiful and a must see. It…read morehas to be one of Vienna's most beautiful outdoor spaces, formal, elegant, and very peaceful. Free to the public, you can walk through as you go from the Upper Belvedere Palace to the Lower Palace. Beautiful baroque fountains and statues making this one of the best photo opps in Vienna. A perfect stroll after you've seen the Klimt exhibit.

Nice gardens, especially the pond on the south side which had spring tulips when we visited in late…read moreApril. The D line tram passes right in front of the castle and gardens

Maybe the BEST park i have been in Vienna…read more Five star rating, which means go check it out. There is something for everyone here.

Another great park for running! Also a lot of benches just to sit down, relax and maybe even read a…read morebook or news paper and enjoy the weather. Play areas for the kiddos are also a bonus! :)

Outside the impressive city hall is a park that is transformed during the holiday season with…read moremillions of twinkle lights into a massive Christmas market-the largest (and tackiest) in Vienna but a spectacle nonetheless. There also is an ice skating rink but it's more like a go kart track with a meandering path instead of a large oval. The setting is really beautiful. I had read online about the large Christmas market and was anxious to visit, despite comments from locals about the lack of quality- and they were right. It's a really festive looking place with musical acts performing at the base of a giant Christmas tree but the more than 150 booths seemed to be mostly trash and trinkets. There were so many better markets especially the Am Hof square market and the one by the schronnbrun palace or art museum.

This review is for the Christmas market in the Rathauspark. Vienna is a fantastic city to visit…read moreduring the Christmas season. There are a number of Christmas markets in various parks and squares in the central city. These are within walking distance of one another so you can visit as many as you have the stamina for in an evening. The markets are comprised of small kiosks which sell Christmas ornaments, refreshments, etc. There are crowds but everything is clean and orderly. I was there with my wife and my daughter, her husband and their two children. With the kids it was an amazing Christmas experience. My daughter and I also attended a midnight mass on Christmas Eve at the Jesuit church. We aren't Catholic and speak no German but we felt very welcome and Silent Night gives the same uplifting feeling in either language. This was perhaps the high point of the visit for me. We rented a vrbo near the central part of the city and enjoyed dining in (including Christmas dinner) as well as the many restaurants nearby. I had not been to Vienna in many years and had forgotten what a lovely city it is. Great museums, dining and courteous, helpful people. Maybe it was the time of year but Vienna seems less crowded and touristy than many European cities have become. We had a really great family experience.

After changing plans on the fly for one of our days in Vienna, we had a free morning. We had read…read moreabout the island park in the Danube and opted to check it out. We took the subway to the island - there is a dedicated station there. It is then easy to walk down a ramp and access the park. We spent about an hour here. There is at least one central paved axial path/road in the center. There were no cars but plenty of bikes and runners. In the part we explored there were several places to access the shore (mostly to view buildings on the Vienna side or to check out the waterfowl). There were also several parks (kids' playgrounds, one dedicated more for adult exercising, one with interesting water-themed activities for children (including a pull-yourself-along raft). There were also occasional people fishing and a few apparently homeless groups and their tents. Overall, the vibe seemed pretty safe. There were at least one or two public restrooms (fee-based) that we passed also. It appeared that there might be some food options opening later as well. If you want a break from museums and history and just want a quiet stroll near the river, this is a good option.

Well, according to a friend, when they started doing digging for the New Donau, they had to put the…read moreland somewhere. It was decided to make an artificial island, make it green, and make it beautiful. I visited here once just out of curiosity, and was very glad I did! It is another awesome place to walk, run, bike, or swim if you are up for it. There are several platforms for that too. There are plenty of bars and eateries along the strip (near the U-Bahn is particular). I have tried them, so I cannot speak for the quality. Love the Booteria! It was an awesome experience to try boating! Particularly great on a warm sunny day! If you are visiting Vienna from out of town, unless there is a special event taking place, it is not a place to top your list of places to visit. However, if you are in Vienna for an extended period, it should definitely be on your list!.

One of my favorite parks to visit and tour in Vienna! I have visited the Schönbrunn Schoßpark in…read moreboth the Summer and Winter. The Summer is more recommended as you can picnic and tour their "Maze" (think Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire maze scene). It was still beautiful and majestic in the Winter time. While staying in Vienna, the Schönbrunn is easy to get to from any U-Bahn Station. You transfer to the u4 (Green Line) and Schönbrunn has its own stop so you cannot miss it! In the Summer, I rented a bike and rode from Karlsplatz to the Schönbrunn and it only took 45minutes while riding through the NaschMarkt. (Note: If you ride a bike or scooter to Schönbrunn, you must leave it on the North Side of the Palace so make sure you have a lock!) Give yourself PLENTY of time (3-4hrs) so you can tour the Gardens, Fountains, Maze, and hopefully get a grand tour of the Schönbrunn Palace. A must see in Vienna, Austria!

There isn't much more I can say about the actual palace and gardens--they are AWESOME, and a…read moremust-see on your Vienna visit. I purchased the Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with GoodViennaTour via Viator. I was very satisfied with the tour, the price, and the guide (I wish I remembered her name). She was very nice and knowledgeable.