Lainz Game Reserve

An outing to the Lainz Game Reserve, the former hunting grounds of the imperial house in western Vienna, is a great nature experience for the entire family. Admission is free.

On an area of 2,450 hectares, visitors can experience a unique natural and cultural landscape with an enormous diversity of animals and plants. While hiking through the reserve, you may see wild boars, stags or deer crossing the path, or with some luck and patience, you may also observe woodpeckers, salamanders and bats.

Six forest playgrounds offer a chance to let loose. The forest and nature trail can educate you about the Vienna Woods, the Lainz Game Reserve, its history and its plants and animals. There are also carriage rides as well as tours and excursions dedicated to various topics (wild herb hikes, bats, bird songs, etc.).

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Wildschwein im Lainzer Tiergarten — Lainz Game Reserve – © MA 49 - Forst- und Landwirtschaftsbetrieb der Stadt Wien

Herbst im Lainzer Tiergarten — Lainz Game Reserve – © MA 49/Fürthner

View of Vienna — Lainz Game Reserve – © WienTourismus/Gregor Hofbauer

Hermes Villa from outside — Hermes Villa – © Österreich Werbung/Wilfried Gredler-Oxenbauer

Lainz Game Reserve – © MA 49 - Forst- und Landwirtschaftsbetrieb der Stadt Wien

Lainz Game Reserve – © MA 49/Fürthner

Lainz Game Reserve – © WienTourismus/Gregor Hofbauer

Hermes Villa – © Österreich Werbung/Wilfried Gredler-Oxenbauer

Tip: Visit the Hermes Villa in the Lainz Game Reserve. A gift from Emperor Franz Joseph to his wife, Empress Elisabeth, the Hermes Villa serves today as the stage for special exhibits. It also offers programs for children, such as "Doing Gymnastics like the Empress". 1st Sunday in the month: Admission free.

Lainz Game Preserve

Lainzer Tor, Hermesstraße
1130 Vienna

www.wald.wien.at
+43 1 4000 49 200 (Visitor Center)

Comments
- Information on opening times, recreational opportunities and arrival by public transport: www.wien.gv.at/umwelt/wald/erholung/lainzertiergarten/
Prices
- Free admission
Opening times
- Opening hours due to the seasons - see website

Map Points of interest in the area

Hermesvilla

Lainzer Tiergarten
1130 Vienna

Vienna City Card
- Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -25%
  
  Additional information on the offer:
  
  Standard ticket price: 8€ / reduced ticket price: 6€
  
  Tickets available online and on site.
  Booking link: https://shop.wienmuseum.at/en/tickets/ticket-locations
  
  Please book here to get your Vienna City Card discount:
  - https://shop.wienmuseum.at/en/tickets/ticket-locations
Prices
- 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission
Opening times
- Tu - Su, 10:00 - 17:00
- Closed: 1.11.2025-16.3.2026 as well as 1.5.
Accessibility
- Comments
  Accessibility restricted.
  The Hermesvilla is located in the middle of the Lainzer Tiergarten, which is a nature reserve (Biosphärenpark Wienerwald).
  For this reason, it is not possible to enter the grounds or drive to the Hermesvilla with a car. Cycling is also not permitted in the Lainzer Tiergarten.
  Visitors can enter the Hermesvilla without using steps with the help of a platform elevator at the side entrance. The ground floor has no steps and is wheelchair accessible. A borrowed wheelchair is available for visitors with limited mobility and there is also adequate seating. Access to the exhibition areas on the first floor is not possible as there is no elevator.