Easter in the Vienna Hirschstetten Flower Gardens: Children's Program & Floral Splendor
On two weekends, from April 3 to April 6 and from April 10 to April 13, 2025, each Thursday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, visitors can expect a spring-like garden landscape with festive Easter decorations, a traditional Easter market, and a varied entertainment program.
Diverse Easter Market with Delicious Delicacies in the Vienna Hirschstetten Flower Gardens
The traditional Easter market in Vienna attracts with culinary highlights: From ham and bacon to various types of cheese, smoked salmon, honey, and sweet specialties, there is something for every taste. Additionally, artistic Easter items, handmade decorations, and various handicrafts are offered.
A special highlight: On April 12 and 13, the Bonsai Club offers exciting insights into the world of miniature trees. From April 10 to 13, the company Sonnenerde will be available to advise on all matters related to soil.
Extensive Entertainment and Children's Program in the Vienna Hirschstetten Flower Gardens
The Vienna City Gardens invite young visitors between April 10 and 13 to pot summer flowers themselves and enjoy craft and memory stations. Another highlight awaits them on Saturday, April 12, with Furries4Kids, where live cuddly animals bring smiles to faces. Additionally, on this day and on Sunday, April 13, from 2 PM to 5 PM, there is the opportunity for face painting. Creative minds can let loose on Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM with crafting with the Kinderfreunde Wien. Those interested in the city's nature can get exciting information about urban nature on Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11, from StadtWildTiere.
The Hirschstetten Flower Gardens in Vienna are particularly enchanting in spring with their diverse themed gardens: From the Indian Garden to the Farm Ensemble to the Mexican Garden, there are numerous green oases to discover. In the Hirschstetten Zoo, more than 70 different animal species can also be admired. Since August 2024, there are new animal residents: two peach-faced lovebirds in the Indian Garden and Spinifex hopping mice, which have made their home in the Palm House.
Hirschstetten's Spring Magic: 72,000 Spring Flowers
In the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens in Vienna, over 72,000 spring flowers bloom this spring: Around 39,000 flower bulbs, which were planted last autumn, have now been colorfully complemented by 33,000 pansies. Particularly impressive is the 400 m² flower bed around the pavilion, which shines with tulips in yellow-red, red, and yellow, as well as imposing crown imperials in bright red and yellow. On the numerous other flower beds, a diverse mix of tulips - from pink to violet to dark tones - and pansies in warm color nuances create a magnificent floral landscape.
The 700 m² greenhouse transports visitors into three different climate zones. Among Mediterranean palms and tropical plants, nature enthusiasts can experience the impressive survival strategies of the plant world up close. But it's not just plants to discover here: a mysterious animal world surprises with Egyptian fruit bats, birds, insects, reptiles, and fish gliding under a waterfall.
The Hirschstetten Flower Gardens in Vienna also offer a total of 4,000 m² of play areas, providing plenty of space for romping and exploring. A special experience is the flower playground, which playfully imparts knowledge about nature with a plant memory game. The climbing course "Blossoms in the Grass" invites exciting climbing adventures, while the insect playground with detailed animal figures stimulates the imagination of young guests. Another highlight is the 44 m² jumping pillow in the open air, providing lots of jumping fun.
Easter in the Vienna Hirschstetten Flower Gardens: All Details
When : April 3 to 6 & April 10 to 13, 2025, each Thursday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM
Location : Hirschstetten Flower Gardens, 1220 Vienna
Admission : Free
Dogs : Not allowed on the entire premises (Exceptions are marked assistance dogs)
Directions:
South Entrance: 22., Quadenstraße 15, Bus 22A, 95A, 95B
West Entrance: 22., Spargelfeldstraße 22 (Only parking option opposite West entrance. Except for buses.)
North Entrance: 22., Oberfeldgasse opposite No. 41 (Sports field WFV- Hirschstetten), Tram line 26 to station Oberfeldgasse/Spargelfeldstraße
It is recommended to travel by public transport.
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