Lainzer Tiergarten

The Lainzer Tiergarten is a game preserve located in the 13th district of Vienna ( Lainzer Tor, Hermesstraße 1130 Wien). It is free to the public and features great hiking and some unique opportunities to see wildlife. The reserve used to be maintained as hunting grounds for the Habsburgs, but today safely houses animals such as boars, deer, and geese. 

The preserve also has some wonderful lookouts onto the city. 

Toward the east side of the reserve, a former Habsburg palace still stands: Hermesvilla, nicknamed "the castle of dreams". 

The palace costs 6 euros to see and is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. 

Although Vienna has many beautifully manicured parks, I think the game reserve would be worth visiting for its more natural atmosphere. I enjoy hiking and seeing wildlife, as well as photographing animals when possible, so I think this would be a very nice place to visit. Additionally, it's free, and that's always appealing. 

Information: 
http://www.wien.info/en/vienna-for/families/outdoor/lainz-game-preserve

Images: 
http://www.vienna.cc/wienpix/lainzer4.jpg

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