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Oberlaa Kurpark

Vienna  >  Austria

With its old trees and ponds, this urban park in Vienna offers a rich birdlife.

Added* by Maria Wittemann
Most recent update 16 rujna 2025

Description

Oberlaa Kurpark in Vienna spans over 60 hectares and was originally created for the Vienna International Garden Show in 1974. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle slopes and divided into themed areas. The many old trees and ponds attract a diversity of birds. Birds you can observe include Mandarinska patka, Zviždara, Mlakuša, Kobac, Mala Ušara, Veliki Djetlić, Crvenoglavi djetlić, Zelena žuna, Dugorepa Sjenica and Brgljez.

Details

Access

Oberlaa Kurpark in Vienna is located in the Favoriten district, on the southeastern slope of the Laaer Berg. Take Vienna’s U1 subway line and get off at Oberlaa station (marked 1 on the map). From there, it’s just a short walk to the park entrance near Therme Wien, the city’s famous thermal spa. If you’re driving, you can head toward Kurbadstraße or Laaer-Berg-Straße, where you’ll find parking areas nearby. The park is well signposted and accessible from major roads in Vienna. Press a P on the map for directions.

Kurpark Oberlaa is free to enter. Opening hours vary by season. May to August: 6:00 to 22:00. April and September: 6:00 to 21:00. March and October: 6:00 to 20:00. February: 6:00 to 19:00. November to January: 6:00 to 18:00.

It is best to explore the park on foot. There are many paths to choose from. The 4 km circular walking route shown on the map is just a suggestion.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Park , Pond , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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