Parks and nature in Vienna Woods

Parks & Peaks Highlights

This selection highlights key natural and cultural sites in the Vienna Woods region, featuring historic city parks, traditional alpine huts serving regional cuisine, notable peaks including the highest hill Schöpfl, and several observation towers offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.

Parks & Peaks Highlights — Map

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A

Rathauspark

This park, located right in front of the Vienna city hall, is famous for many cultural events that take place here throughout the year.

B

Schutzhaus Eisernes Tor

Alpine hut offering traditional regional dishes in a mountain setting.

C

Gföhlberghütte

Mountain hut with outdoor seating serving regional cuisine.

D

Schöpfl-Schutzhaus

Mountain shelter maintained by the Vienna Woods section of the Austrian Tourist Club.

E

Schöpfl

Schöpfl is the highest hill in the Vienna Woods mountain range, the north-easternmost part of the Alps.

F

Sina-Warte

Observation tower providing elevated views of the Vienna Woods.

G

alter Turm

Accessible observation tower with panoramic viewpoints.

H

Falkensteiner Hütte

Traditional alpine hut nestled within the Vienna Woods.

I

Matras Warte

Observation tower offering views across the surrounding forested hills.

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J

Hoher Lindkogel

834-meter peak also known as Eisernes Tor or Kalter Berg.

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K

Gföhlberg

Mountain in the western Vienna Woods with an elevation of 885 meters.

L

Hauptstadtblick

Viewpoint equipped with benches overlooking the Vienna Woods.

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