DK Travel : Vienna : Outdoor

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Mountain Biking

The Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg mountains are ideal for energetic cyclists.
Neptunbrunnen

Neptune with his trident overlooks cascades flowing into a large pool.
Pallas Athene Brunnen

A statue of the Greek goddess of wisdom towers over the fountain.
Prater

The former imperial hunting grounds are today an expansive park, opened to the public in 1766. Within the park is a pleasure pavilion, two race courses, and the Wurstelprater amusement park with its famous ferris wheel, the Riesenrad (see p66).
Prater

This large green area just outside the city centre was used as royal hunting grounds until 1766. It is dotted with chestnut trees and is certainly the most popular city park among the Viennese. The lawns and the long avenue are frequented by sun-bathers and sports enthusiasts alike.
Rathauspark

The park in front of the town hall is busy all year round with various festivals, ranging from a Christmas market and an ice rink in winter to a summer film and music festival. Many monuments and fountains complement the layout of the park. Another attraction is the large number of centuries-old trees.
Schönbrunn Park

The beautiful grounds of the Schloss Schönbrunn include ponds, fountains and a maze (see pp36–9).
Schutzengelbrunnen

Little dragons spout water beneath the protecting angel who gives the fountain its name.
Sigmund Freud Park

The green area stretching from Vienna University to the Votivkirche is usually packed with students and picnickers on warm summer days. Fifteen different trees planted in a circle stand for the member states of the European Union.
Spittelberg

This picturesque area of cobbled streets makes a lovely stroll year-round, but perhaps the best time is the run up to Christmas, when handicrafts and mulled wine are sold at the market. Fireworks are held here on New Year’s Eve, and an Easter Egg Market takes place the week before Easter (see p104).