--- title: "Springtime in Vienna: Top 3 parks to visit this season" url: https://primetours.at/city-blog/springtime-in-vienna-top-3-parks-to-visit-this-season/ description: "Spring in Vienna: three quieter parks locals love for blossoms and fresh green, the Japanese Setagaya Park, Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark and Türkenschanzpark." language: en --- # Springtime in Vienna: Top 3 parks to visit this season By the Prime Tours team · 28 July 2023 · updated 7 October 2026 · 3 min read At last winter is over and its slowly getting warmer. As the trees begin to bear fruit again and the flowers turn from bud to blossom its hard not to feel some shift in the general way of things. Just as winter feels like it lasts forever so does summer feel as though it lasts only a moment. This is why Spring can sometimes feel to some as a blessing and a reminder of how fast the leaves will soon change and fall again. The weather in March and April are often unpredictable in Vienna: with hail, rain, snow, and sun all making an appearance in one afternoon. When the sun is out you must grab it with both hands to fully be prepared to catch up on valuable vitamin D. Here are the best pieces of advice about what to do and where to go this springtime in Vienna. ## Sentagaya Park A seemingly obvious start to the list but a good way to see the change in Vienna’s environment is by simply going into a little bit of nature somewhere and watching the greenery come into its own. Famously the Japanese styled park, Sentagaya Park, designed by gardener Ken Nakajima, is a symbol of cultural exchange and cooperation between Vienna’s 19th district, Dobling, and Sentagaya, a suburb in Tokyo. Closed for the winter months the garden attracts Viennese and tourist alike to watch the blossom of its beautiful traditional Japanese plants: such as Japanese maple, ornamental cherry trees and moor bedding plants such as azaleas. According to Nakajima the purpose of the park is so that, “people should observe this work of art in tranquillity and try to find their own inner peace.” Its no surprise then that many people flock to this spot on a sunny weekend – making it a little bit of an Instagram hub or sorts. ## Pötzleinsdorfer Schloßpark Accessible via the 41 tram from WahringerStrasse on the U6 metro line Pötzleinsdorfer might seem at first a little strange to the newcomer. Hardly any of my friends who live in Vienna has ever visited and its usually too far out and obscure for the average tourist to know. However, the park itself is a beautiful mix of scenic views and beautiful blossom, not to mention a strong smell from the wild garlic that grows there. Along the pathway of the park the way is lined with Greco-Roman style statues which at fist appear to be quite out of place. These are old remnants from the Ringtheater which stood in the 1st district of Vienna before a fire in 1881 burnt the building killing 386 people. The statues that line the path today are what was saved from the burnt building, where they once stood on the façade (attic). A brief walk uphill finds you stumbling upon the Schafbergwiese. Whilst technically outside of the park its attachment to the area is undeniable. When you find yourself in this place you stand among blossoms of cherry and almond trees high above the city overlooking the church spires and apartment buildings. 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During the day it allows a wide-open green space for an ideal picnic spot with friends and family, at night it can offer a perfect place to go drinking with friends or to take a nice stroll. Even in winter is can provide a good place for kids to sled down the slopes of the park. The botanical diversity is more in its large trees and lakes than its blooming flowers, but even if you leave the park the surrounding town houses and traditional lavish homes are scenic to walk and gaze through. Enjoy spring on two wheels with our [Bike Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/bike-tour-vienna/) or stroll the palace gardens on the [private Schönbrunn Palace tour](https://primetours.at/tours/private-schonbrunn-palace-tour/). ## Explore Vienna with locals Free walking tours daily, plus pub crawl, Christmas markets and private tours. [See today's tours](https://primetours.at/tours/) [Request a private tour](https://primetours.at/private-experience-in-vienna/#request) **4.6** Google · 2,615 reviews **4.4** Tripadvisor · 1,617 reviews FAQ ## Quick answers ### What are the best parks to visit in Vienna in spring? Prime Tours' top three spring parks in Vienna are the Japanese-style Setagaya Park in the 19th district, Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark with its blossom and wild garlic, and Türkenschanzpark with its rare botanical plants and meadows. All three suit a stroll or picnic once the trees begin to blossom. ### How do I get to Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark in Vienna? Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark is reached by the 41 tram from Währinger Straße on the U6 metro line. It is usually too far out for the average tourist, so it is quiet. A short uphill walk leads to the Schafbergwiese, where cherry and almond trees bloom high above the city's church spires. ### What is special about Türkenschanzpark in Vienna? Türkenschanzpark in Vienna has hills interspersed with meadows, winding paths and rare botanical plants, with its diversity more in large trees and lakes than in flowers. It is a picnic spot by day, a place for a stroll at night, and in winter children sled down its slopes. It is only a few tram stops from Pötzleinsdorf on the 41. ### What is the weather like in Vienna in March and April? The weather in March and April in Vienna is often unpredictable, with hail, rain and sunshine all possible. Spring is a good time to see the greenery and blossom arrive, but it is wise to bring layers and check the forecast before heading out to a park. ### Can I explore Vienna by bike in spring? Yes. Prime Tours' Bike Tour Vienna is a guided 3-hour ride through the city centre, along the Ringstrasse and the Danube Canal with a licensed local guide, in English, from €49 per adult. Bikes and helmets are included, which makes it an easy way to enjoy spring on two wheels. 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