Discover Vienna's best picnic spots for unforgettable moments!
Discover the best picnic spots in Vienna! Ideal for relaxing outdoor breaks with snacks and friends.

Discover Vienna's best picnic spots for unforgettable moments!
The warmer days not only bring spring blooms, but also the desire for a relaxing picnic. There are numerous places in Vienna that are ideal for enjoying the green nature and perhaps trying one or two culinary highlights from the region. How Gastro.news reports, the possibilities for picnics in Vienna are almost limitless.
Although Vienna is a large city, it has a variety of local recreational areas that are ideal for an outdoor picnic. The Burggarten, for example, centrally located and just a stone's throw from the Hofburg, invites you to spend spontaneous lunch breaks in the countryside. The quiet Türkenschanzpark with its winding paths offers a romantic setting for quiet afternoons with snacks and a book.
Popular picnic spots in Vienna
The most popular picnic spots also include:
- Kaiserwasser: Ein Ort der Entspannung, wo man schwimmen oder Steine sammeln kann.
- Auer-Welsbach-Park: Ein unterschätzter Park, der sich perfekt für lange Picknicknachmittage eignet.
- Am Himmel: Hier genießt man einen einzigartigen Blick auf die Stadt und die umliegenden Weinberge, besonders magisch am Abend.
- Stadtpark: Bekannt für die Johann-Strauß-Statue, bietet dieser Park auch ruhige Ecken zum Entspannen.
- Steinhofgründe: Ideal für eine Auszeit in unberührter Natur mit Blick auf den Wienerwald.
As well as wien.info Notes, picnicking is permitted in many parks and there are numerous places that offer take-away picnic baskets. The particularly recommended offers include the picnic baskets in the Hermes Restaurant in the Hermesvilla and in the Burgring Restaurant, where the baskets are offered including a blanket.
Romantic picnic experiences
If you like it particularly romantic, you should take a trip to the Viennese vineyards. Places like the Nussberg, Kahlenberg and Cobenzl not only offer a breathtaking view, but also a variety of wine taverns that offer picnic baskets. The ÖBB travel blog recommends the Cobenzl winery, where picnic baskets can be ordered online.
The Danube Island or the Old Danube are ideal places for a picnic by the water. The offers from the “My Island” boat rental company are particularly exciting, where you can have a picnic in a boat on the water. A real experience for couples and groups!
No matter where you decide to enjoy your picnic in Vienna, the only requirement is to pack a blanket, tasty snacks and good company. Vienna offers the perfect backdrop to escape everyday life for a moment and enjoy the beauty of the city to the fullest.