Park & nature
Burggarten
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Burggarten is a serene green space nestled between the Hofburg Palace and the Ringstraße, once the private imperial garden. Today it's a public park where locals and tourists alike relax on lawns, admire flowerbeds, and stroll past statues. The centerpiece is the marble Mozart monument, surrounded by a flowerbed shaped like a musical note. The Palmenhaus, a magnificent Art Nouveau glasshouse, now houses a butterfly house and a café. The park also features a statue of Emperor Franz Joseph and a small pond with ducks.
Don't miss
- See the Mozart monument with its musical-note flowerbed
- Visit the Palmenhaus butterfly house (separate entry fee)
- Relax on the lawns with views of the Hofburg
- Have coffee at the Palmenhaus café under the glass roof
- Spot the statue of Emperor Franz Joseph
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Burggarten
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inEntrance ticket Heidi Horten Collection Vienna4.7★ · 44 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Most bookedBest of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour4.9★ · 1,910 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$88 per personSee dates →
Top ratedGuided Walking Tour of Vienna City Center Highlights4.8★ · 227 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →More attractions in Vienna
