Hidden guest gardens

In Vienna, there is a number of green oases tucked away in idyllic courtyards. When food and drink are also served here then nothing can stand in the way of relaxed enjoyment.

Because they can't be seen from the street, it's possible to almost walk right past some of Vienna's prettiest dining gardens. Such as those in the MuseumsQuartier. The Glacis Beisl isn't very easy to find because it's located at the back of the MuseumsQuartier. Waiting to be enjoyed there are a relaxed dining garden with chestnut trees, climbing plants, splashing fountains and Viennese cuisine.

The Amerlingbeisl on Spittelberg offers a Biedermeier idyll worth seeing: sit in the courtyard surrounded by old pergolas (courtyard gallery) and under a dense canopy of ivy. The Weinstube Josefstadt is a hidden green oasis offering wine tavern flair in the heart of the city. Virginia creeper, fountains, a Salettl pavilion and a good glass of wine set the right mood.

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Garden at Glacis Beisl — Glacis Beisl – © Glacis Beisl

Garden in the Glacis Beisl, people having lunch — Glacis Beisl – © Glacis Beisl

Garden in the Glacis Beisl — Glacis Beisl – © Glacis Beisl

Schreiner restaurant, inner courtyard of the restaurant — Schreiners Gastwirtschaft – © Schreiners Gastwirtschaft

Schreines Gastwirtschaft Gastgarten, set dining table — Schreiners Gastwirtschaft – © Schreiners Gastwirtschaft

Guest garden in the inner courtyard of the Silberwirt — Silberwirt – © Silberwirt

Covered tables in Klaus Prokop's guest garden — Wiener Gastwirtschaft im Durchhaus – © Klaus Prokop

Evening atmosphere in the garden of the innkeeper Durchhaus — Wiener Gastwirtschaft im Durchhaus – © Gastwirtschaft Durchhaus

Restaurant Mill's guest garden decorated with flowers — Mill – © Mill

Guest garden of the Mill restaurant — Mill – © Mill

The sophisticated Viennese cuisine is happily combined with the flair of the typical Viennese courtyard. A delight for the eyes is the garden of Schreiners Gastwirtschaft with its historic Salettl pavilion and a natural flower meadow, where marguerites bloom in spring. The garden of the Silberwirt is hidden in the Schlossquadrat, a complex of buildings from the Biedermeier period with a maze of small inner courtyards. Diners at Wiener Gastwirtschaft im Durchhaus can enjoy their meal beneath a leafy green canopy. The name Durchhaus (“passageway”) actually refers to the interior courtyard.

The courtyard of the Mill has an especially sophisticated design. The garden radiates the most magnificent colors, with décor and interior from Asia. The walls are painted in pink and orange, the plants are as varied as in a florist's shop. The menu focuses on Viennese cuisine.

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Dining garden at Palais Coburg — Clementine (Restaurant in the greenhouse of Palais Coburg) – © Palais Coburg

Guest garden at the Geschmackstempel restaurant — Geschmackstempel – © Geschmackstempel

Summer day in the guest garden Salonplafond in the MAK — Salonplafond at MAK – © tellerberg gmbh

Garden garden of the Gartencafès restaurant — Gartencafé – © Gartencafé

Outdoor dining — Gartencafé – © Gartencafé

Evening atmosphere in the garden of the Cafè Diglas in the Schottenstift — Café Diglas in Schottenstift Abbey – © Café Diglas im Schottenstift

View of the garden at Café Diglas — Café Diglas in Schottenstift Abbey – © Café Diglas im Schottenstift

A green oasis is also hidden behind the walls of Palais Coburg. Guests can experience the magic of the palace garden with its plane trees, magnolias and a babbling pond in front of a historic backdrop on a visit to the restaurant "Clementine im Glashaus". The Geschmackstempel specializes in contemporary, regional cuisine with a modern touch. Not only the charming, peaceful outdoor dining area lies within a hidden courtyard, but also the entire restaurant.

Another gem with a beautiful courtyard is the Café Kandl. The outdoor garden is tastefully and charmingly designed, with plants providing shade and contemporary cuisine that’s sure to impress. Café Friedlich at Kunst Haus Wien also stands out with its artistic garden and lush flora. The breakfast here, served until late in the afternoon, is especially popular.

The inner courtyard of the Ringstrasse restaurant Salonplafond at MAK is purist in style. The dining garden is adjacent to large meadow - a rarity in the city. Guests can also make themselves comfortable here in the loungers arranged in the shade of a large tree. The Gartencafé also offers a delightful green space and a large meadow. The spacious garden is an inviting place to relax with traditional Viennese cuisine. A secret tip! An oasis in the middle of the city center is Café Diglas in Schottenstift Abbey. Large chestnut trees provide shade in the outdoor dining area situated in the courtyard of Schottenstift Abbey. Far from the hustle and bustle outside, you'll feel like you're in paradise here. You could walk right past and never know it's there.