About this place
The Volksgarten (People's Garden) was laid out in 1821 over the ruins of city fortifications destroyed by Napoleon. It was the very first park in Vienna specifically designed to be open to the general public, rather than exclusively for the royal family. Today, it is famous for its impeccably manicured lawns, the striking Theseus Temple (a perfect replica of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens), and over 3,000 meticulously maintained rose bushes. Tucked quietly in a shaded corner is a beautifully melancholic marble memorial to Empress Elisabeth (Sisi).
Key facts
- 1823 year — The park was officially opened to the public
- 3000 rose bushes — Bloom in the park, featuring over 200 different varieties
- 1907 year — The marble memorial to Empress Sisi was unveiled
📍 Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring, 1010, Wien