Brief information:
- Where is it located? address: Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna (right next to the Belvedere Garden between Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere)
- What is there to see here? approx. 11,500 plant species from 6 continents.
- How much is the entrance fee? Admission is free.
- When is it open? Here you can find all Opening hours.
The garden in general
The Botanical Garden is a real Oasis of peace in the middle of Vienna and was founded in 1754 by Maria Theresia. The Botanical Garden is a facility of the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna, is around 8 hectares in size, with 1500 m² of greenhouse space, and accommodates about 11,500 species.
It contains a unique plant collection and is home to endangered species, exotic plants and representatives of the native flora. Many of these are researched by scientists and used for the education of students.
Most of the plants are described on small signs. The park is ideal for relaxing, learning and admiring. With the exception of the period between December 24th and January 6th and in bad weather, the park is open daily and freely accessible.
There are 4 inputs, the main entrance Mechelgasse 2, as well as the Alpengarten, Reitertor and Jacquintor entrances. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted in the Botanical Garden, and jogging is also not allowed.
What is there to see in detail?
The Groups of trees and meadows of the garden are a valuable habitat for wildlife. An important part of the garden is the Alpinum, which is located directly at the main entrance to the garden. Over 800 species are cultivated there on approximately 1,000 m².
In the Arboretum There are some very old trees. In total there are 850 trees in the garden, of around 600 different species. The landscaped Bamboo grove.
The Unhurt-, Useful and Poisonous plants-Group is the oldest thematic group, but has been redesigned three times over the years. It is currently located along Jacquingasse in the east of the garden. In the Succulents-Group A total of 150 species are shown directly at the main entrance. There are also several ponds in the Botanical Garden.
400 types of Orchids are here (2500 plants), out of around 1200 known. The collection is now one of the most important in the world. Unfortunately, the largest part of it is not open to the public. There are other special collections of pineapple plants, coffee plants, cacti and more. Of the greenhouses, only the tropical house, which is located centrally in the greenhouse complex, is open to the public.
Tip: Every year on the third weekend in April, a rarity fair takes place in the garden. At the plant fair, you can buy plants that are not usually available in garden stores.
Conclusion: a perfect place to rest after enjoying the Lower- and that Upper Belvedere has viewed.
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