Kittenberger Adventure Gardens: More than just a garden
The Kittenberger Adventure Gardens in Schiltern near Langenlois are much more than just a thriving garden show. Spanning over 60,000 square meters, they feature around 50 themed gardens, a huge adventure garden, numerous play and activity stations, and resident animals. A visit is a truly enjoyable day with countless activities, especially for families with children.
Whether you're strolling through Asian-inspired garden spaces, exploring the world's largest herb spiral, or letting off steam with your children on the adrenaline slide – here, garden art combines with play, adventure, and enjoyment. A colorful program awaits even in winter, with the Magic Ice Garden and a festive atmosphere.
Short info:
- Where is it located? Laabergstraße 15, 3553 Schiltern near Langenlois, Lower Austria (20 minutes north of Krems)
- What is special about it? Combination of over 50 show gardens and a large adventure garden with many play and animal stations
- Are there special offers for children? Yes, including gnome garden, wooden slides, go-kart track, animal enclosure and enchanted forest with wooden ball track
- What animals can you see? Alpacas, llamas, ponies, dwarf goats, rabbits, Cameroon sheep and more
- When is it open? March–October: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun/Public Holidays 10am–5pm; November 2–January 6: Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: 11:30am–7pm; Closed December 24, 25, & 31, 2025. Closed January 1, 2026.
- How much does the entrance fee cost? Adults from €14, children from €7.50; Here you can find all entrance fees. Free admission with the NÖ-Card (excluding special events)
- Is there any catering on site? Yes, the garden restaurant Glas.Haus with products from its own garden
- How much time should you plan for? At least 3–5 hours, with children the whole day is fine
- Is the site barrier-free? Yes, the main paths are barrier-free
- Is there parking available? Yes, free parking is available nearby
Experience for children: The Adventure Garden
The heart of the park for young visitors is the huge adventure garden. With giant slides, an obstacle course, climbing walls, a sandpit, raft rides, a nest swing, and the longest wooden ball track in the Waldviertel, hours of entertainment are guaranteed. A highlight is the Flower pedal go-kart track – Europe's first of its kind – where children and adults cycle through fragrant flowers and herbs, enjoying a multisensory experience. Unfortunately, during our visit, a few of the go-karts were already somewhat damaged.
In winter the track transforms into the Kittenberger Ice Magic Garden with over 400 m² of weather-independent artificial ice surface.
Experience stations in the adventure garden:
- Flower pedal go-kart track / Ice magic garden
- Ludo (oversized in the garden)
- Straw pyramid
- Garden teepee & lawn
- Wooden ball track in the enchanted forest (longest in the Waldviertel)
- Climbing Mikado & children's slide
- Gnome garden for the little ones
- Climbing towers & climbing wall
- Adrenaline slide tower
- Skill course
- Water play & raft rides
- bouncy castle
- sand playground
- Tic-Tac-Toe & Ring Toss
- Moving puppets
All attractions are included in the admission price. A change of clothes for children is recommended, especially for the water features. Dogs are not allowed in the adventure garden.
Animal Farm Garden: Petting & Marveling
In the "animal farm garden," four alpacas, ponies, pygmy goats, rabbits, and llamas await animal lovers of all ages. Kept in spacious enclosures and cared for daily, visitors can gain insights into the lives of the animals. The daily animal-themed activities are especially popular.
Theme gardens: diversity and garden art
The Kittenberg Adventure Gardens delight with around 50 individually designed show gardens. A stroll through the grounds is like a garden journey around the world:
- Asian Garden with waterfall, bamboo path and 4-meter-high Buddha
- rose garden with over 1,000 roses and English design elements
- Summer garden with natural pool, barbecue kitchen and reading garden
- Family garden with raised beds, snack hedge and play areas
- Garden of Desire with fountains, pond landscape and retreat areas
- miniature garden – designed like a model landscape with garden railway
- Gravel garden and pergola – modern design with perennials and ashlars
A special highlight is the world's largest herb spiral:
It measures 40 meters in diameter, is 9 meters high, and features a 400-meter network of paths. Two paths—the "Herbs A-Z Path" and the "Aches and Pains Path"—lead through a diverse range of plants, including over 400 different herb species.
Nonsense Gardener – The Show
From Wednesday to Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., an entertaining show awaits you in the Garden Arena. Acrobatics meet humorous garden scenes – an entertaining treat for the whole family.
Enjoyment in the garden restaurant Glas.Haus
The Glas.Haus impresses with dishes made from regional and homemade products – many ingredients come directly from the Kittenberger Gardens. Whether breakfast, homemade cakes, or freshly grilled dishes – seasonal cuisine is a top priority here. The large sun terrace with a view of the waterfall is particularly popular.
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| day | opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Friday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30 – 19:00 |
Closed December 24th, 25th & 31st.
Closed January 1st.
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