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Description
Founded more than 150 years ago with many old trees the Wiener Zentralfriedhof offers good habitat for species like Grænspæta, Svartspæta, Fauskspæta but also passerines like Laufglói, Spésöngvari, Garðfeti and Grágrípur. Rare or occasional breeders include Sparrhaukur, Holudúfa and even Herfugl.
In winter coniferous trees attract Barrmeisa, Glókollur and Barrfinka whereas the many mistles offer winter food for Mistilþröstur and in some years Silkitoppa. Large open spaces especially in the southern and eastern part are worth checking for migrants like Vallskvetta and Þyrnisvarri which may also breed in some years. The cemetary is also famous for its hamster population which can be observed very closely.
Details
Access
The Wiener Zentralfriedhof can be easily reached by public transport. There are several gates to enter. The Zentralfriedhof is a 20-minute tram ride from the edge of the city centre. The S7 city train service (which goes out to the airport) stops at the Zentralfriedhof station. Tram: take line 71 or 11 to Zentralfriedhof 2.Tor. The 71 leaves from several central stops, such as Schottentor, Ring/Volkstheater, Oper/Karlsplatz or Schwarzenbergplatz. You can pick up the 11 (or 71) from the Simmering subway station, which is the end station of the U3 line that runs through the city centre. Also there are many parking areas around the cemetary. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking.
Terrain and Habitat
City/village , Grassland , ForestConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Wide path , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Wheelchair , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Check homepage of Vienna cemetaries for opening hours.