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Wiener Zentralfriedhof

Wien  >  Austria

Being one of the largest cemeteries in Europe Vienna Central Cemetary offers a variety of habitats and good possibilities for urban birdwatching.

Added* by Andreas Ranner
Most recent update 22 мая 2023

Description

Founded more than 150 years ago with many old trees the Wiener Zentralfriedhof offers good habitat for species like Зелёный дятел, Желна, Средний пёстрый дятел but also passerines like Иволга, Зелёная пересмешка, Короткопалая пищуха and Серая мухоловка. Rare or occasional breeders include Перепелятник, Клинтух and even Удод.

In winter coniferous trees attract Московка, Желтоголовый королёк and Чиж whereas the many mistles offer winter food for Деряба and in some years Свиристель. Large open spaces especially in the southern and eastern part are worth checking for migrants like Луговой чекан and Обыкновенный жулан 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 , Forest

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Check homepage of Vienna cemetaries for opening hours.

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