Vienna’s Bloom Guide
Spring is not the only time when Vienna is in full bloom. Various plants and trees grace the city with their blossoms throughout the year. There is always something colorful to discover – including in winter, although these particular plants tend to be found indoors. This Bloom Guide details all the normal flowering times and the best places to admire them.
The Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens showcase Vienna’s plant diversity from March to October, all packed into one location.
March
The first snowdrops and crocuses appear in Vienna’s meadows after the winter slumber. The main flowering period of hazel and alder trees begins even earlier if the weather is warm. The first of the early bloomers, such as tulips and daffodils, are planted in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace.
April
The star of April is the cherry blossom, which transforms some locations in Vienna such as the Danube Island, Setagaya Park and the Stadtpark into a rose-colored dream. They are accompanied by hyacinths and violets. Maple, pear and willow trees are also in bloom now. Work on the main planting arrangements begins at the Belvedere.
May
The cherry trees are still in bloom and are joined by the magnolias. There is a particularly beautiful photo opportunity in front of the Votive Church. The 500 or so flower beds, including those in front of the City Hall, will be planted with their main summer arrangements. The chestnut blossom between the end of April and the beginning of June is particularly beautiful in the Green Prater. The lilacs also begin their display.
June
In June, the city’s large flower beds are switching to summer blooms such as begonias, geraniums and petunias. Lime and elder trees are in bloom, and lavender and poppies can be found scattered around. The stars of June are the more than 200 varieties of roses in the Volksgarten. The “queens of flowers” were freed from the jute and coffee sacks in which they hibernate in March and have been growing ever since. However, these plants are at their most colorful during the main flowering period from the end of May to the beginning of July.
July & August
Summer is arriving in Vienna, and even though the main flowering season is coming to an end, the city offers plenty of green oases in which to take a break from the big city. On the outskirts of the city, sunflowers turn some of the fields yellow. The sweet chestnut is quite late to bloom and the hibiscus also adds a touch of color to the summer.
September & October
Green gives way to color again – yellows, oranges and reds are the dominant shades of autumn. Even though lime trees can still bloom in September, the trees slowly start to lose their leaves. Tulip and daffodil bulbs are planted in preparation for the next season. Vienna’s vineyards are a must-see in fall. The vineyards are a particularly pleasant place to stroll during the harvest season – and not forgetting a glass or two amongst the vines!
November – February
During the winter months, Vienna’s flora admittedly doesn’t have much to offer outdoors. Plant enthusiasts can still get their fill indoors, though – in the Palm House in the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, for example, or in the Butterfly House in the Burggarten or in the House of the Sea.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
When is the cherry blossom season in Vienna?
In Vienna, the cherry blossom usually begins at the end of March and lasts until mid-April, depending on the weather. Look out for the spectacular cherry blossoms at these locations:
- Setagaya Park, a Japanese garden with lots of ornamental cherry trees.
- The Donaupark has a particularly large number of cherry trees.
- Auer-Welsbach-Park near Schönbrunn Palace
- The Stadtpark, where lots of beautiful trees bloom together.
When will flowers be planted in front of Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and Vienna City Hall?
The gardeners at the Vienna City Gardens usually start spring planting in front of the major sights in mid-March. These are switched to summer flowers at the end of May. The colors and varieties change every year.
Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens (Blumengärten Hirschstetten)
1220 Vienna
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Opening times
- 19 March to 13 October
- Th - Su, 09:00 - 18:00
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In the winter months, only the Palm House is open (Tuesday to Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm).
Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn)
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -5%
Additional information on the offer:
Classic Pass: 38,00€ instead of 40,00€ (incl. audio guide) /
Classic Pass Plus: 71,00€ instead of 76,00€ /
Sisi Pass (Grand Tour / Schönbrunn Palace; Sisi Museum; Vienna Furniture Museum): 46,00€ instead of 51,00€ (incl. audio guide)
Tickets on www.imperialtickets.com and on site.
Offer valid from 1.4.-2.11.2025Please book here to get your Vienna City Card discount:
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Opening times
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03 November 2023
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01 April 2024
- (Last entry: 16:15 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:00
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02 April
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03 November 2024
- (Last entry: 16:45 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:30
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04 November 2024
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31 March 2025
- (Last entry: 16:15 h) daily, 08:30 - 17:00
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03 November 2023
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01 April 2024
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
at main entrance portal (Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse, 3 parking spaces), Meidlinger Tor (2 parking spaces), close to Kavalierstrakt as well as Valerietrakt (2 parking spaces) and Fürstenstöckl (1 parking space)
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Elevator available
- Door 90 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Free wheelchair rental – contact attendant at main portal (3 wheelchairs) or at Hietzinger Tor and at Meidlinger Tor (1 wheelchair each). Supplemental devices available for the visually impaired. Tours for visitors with with disabilities or special needs on request. Museum Sign Language Guide available in ÖGS and IS for the Imperial or Grand Tour, prior reservation recommended, further information: https://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/visitor-information/barrier-free-access
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Comments
Access to all exhibition rooms: no steps. Freight elevator for extra wide wheelchairs: door width: 160 cm, cabin depth: 220 cm, cabin width: 156 cm.
Ticket Center in the Gardetrakt by the main gate, stepless access, door width: approx. 144 cm, wheelchair-accessible restroom can be reached by wheelchair platform lift – platform 110/140 cm, door width: 90 cm in the corridor area and 94 cm to the outdoors, accessible from outside with a Euro-Key.
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Main entrance
Cherry orchard on Danube Island near the Jedleseer Bridge
1210 Vienna
Stadtpark
1010 Vienna
- www.wien.gv.at
- +43 1 4000 80 42 (Gartentelefon)
- post@ma42.wien.gv.at
Upper Belvedere (Oberes Belvedere)
1030 Vienna
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Comments
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Please note: If visiting the Upper Belvedere, you must make a free reservation for a time slot for group travelers (from 10 people). https://www.belvedere.at/en/tourism-b2b
Monday to Sunday, 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Email: booking@belvedere.at
Telephone: +43 1 795 57-333
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -9%
Additional information on the offer:
- 1,50€ on the current entry ticket price (Upper Belvedere)
- 2,50€ on the current entry ticket price / 2in1 ticket (Upper and Lower Belvedere)Please book here to get your Vienna City Card discount:
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Opening times
- daily, 09:00 - 18:00
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Swinging doors 102 cm wide)
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Car parks Main entrance
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Parking space for visitors with disabilities in front of the entrance at Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Parking: 10 am – 6 pm
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Parking spaces for people with disabilities
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Elevator available
- Door 150 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Reduced admission for people with disabilities and assistants. "See differently" guided tours (tactile tours) in the Upper Belvedere for blind and visually impaired visitors. Video guides in Austrian Sign Language (OGS) and International Sign are available for deaf visitors.
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Comments
2 elevators reachable via a ramp (staff will provide assistance), wheelchairs available at the cloakroom.
Shop/café: a few steps (staff will provide assistance).
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Main entrance
City Hall Park
1010 Vienna
- http://www.wien.gv.at/umwelt/parks/anlagen/rathauspark.html
- +43 1 4000 80 42 (Gartentelefon)
- post@ma42.wien.gv.at
Prater Hauptallee
1020 Vienna
Volksgarten
1010 Vienna
- https://www.bundesgaerten.at/hofburggaerten.html
- +43 1 813 59 500 (Bundesgärten Wien)
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Opening times
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April
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October
- daily, 06:00 - 22:00
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November
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March
- daily, 07:00 - 17:30
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April
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October
Nussberg
Palm House (Palmenhaus) in Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, entrance at Hietzinger Tor
1130 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -11%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 9€ / Savings: 1€
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Opening times
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01 May
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30 September
- daily, 10:00 - 18:00
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01 October
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30 April
- daily, 10:00 - 17:00
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Last entry is half an hour before closing.
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01 May
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30 September
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- 1 Steps (Swinging doors 110 cm wide)
- Ramp 110 cm long , 18 cm high
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Tours for visitors with special needs on request (groups of more than 10).
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Comments
Floor quite moist in some places. Admission for escort free in some cases.
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Main entrance
The Butterfly House (Schmetterlinghaus)
1010 Vienna
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Vienna City Card
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Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -11%
Additional information on the offer:
Standard ticket price: 9€
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Opening times
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November
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March
- daily, 10:00 - 15:45
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April
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October
- daily, 10:00 - 17:45
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November
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March
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Door 93 cm wide)
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Main entrance
House of the Sea (Haus des Meeres)
1060 Vienna
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Opening times
- Mo, 09:00 - 20:00
- Tu, 09:00 - 20:00
- We, 09:00 - 20:00
- Th, 09:00 - 20:00
- Fr, 09:00 - 20:00
- Sa, 09:00 - 20:00
- Su, 09:00 - 20:00
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Accessibility
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Main entrance
- no steps (Automatic sliding doors 150 cm wide)
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Elevator available
- 175 cm wide and 265 cm low , Door 140 cm wide
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Further information
- Seeing eye dogs allowed
- 6 Wheelchair spaces available
- Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
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Special offers for people with disabilities
Reduced admission on presentation of a disabled pass; one accompanying person for wheelchair users has free admission; Assistance dogs (with ID, vaccination certificate and identification blanket/leader dog harness) may be taken along for one visit.
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Comments
All exhibition rooms and terraces accessible by elevator. For safety reasons, a maximum of 6 wheelchair users (max. 3 in the Ocean Sky Restaurant) are permitted in the Haus des Meeres at one time; advance booking is recommended.
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Main entrance
