Stadtpark

Stadtpark is a public park in Vienna that was the city's first municipally built park.

Stadtpark operates in the Municipal public park segment.

Type: place · Updated September 2026

Stadtpark: Disambiguation

Stadtpark is not the Stadtpark U4 station alone. Stadtpark is not the Rathauspark in front of Vienna City Hall. Stadtpark is not a private garden.

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Stadtpark: Core Facts

Opened: 21 August 1862 (source)
Designer: landscape painter Josef Selleny, executed by city gardener Rudolf Siebeck (source)
Significance: founding of Vienna's Municipal Department for Parks and Gardens (MA 42) (source)
Children's park added: 1863, on the south bank of the Wienfluss (source)
Final layout completed: 1872 (source)
Cast-iron pavilion acquired: 1862, from London's 1851 World Exhibition (source)
Approximate original park size: approx. 95,000 m2 (source)
Nearby U-Bahn station: Stadtpark station (U4), opened 1978 (source)
Google Maps rating: 4.6 / 5 (31,319 reviews) (source)
Visitor note (Google Maps): The city park is still a beautiful Wie point to relax. (source)
Visitor note original (Google Maps): Der Stadtpark ist noch immer ein schöner Wie Punkt zum Entspannen. (source)
Verified: 2026-09-25

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Stadtpark: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Stadtpark best for?

Stadtpark suits visitors who want a central park close to the Ringstrasse, since it opened on 21 August 1862 as Vienna's first municipal park directly in the city centre.

How big is it?

Secondary sources put Stadtpark's original section at approximately 95,000 square metres, making it mid-sized compared to Vienna's largest parks.

How do you get there?

The Stadtpark U4 subway station, an Otto Wagner-designed stop that opened in 1978, sits directly at the edge of the park.

When was it built?

Stadtpark opened on 21 August 1862 and reached its final layout in 1872 after the surrounding Kursalon building was completed.

Is Stadtpark free?

Yes, Stadtpark has been an open, free municipal park since its 1862 opening, with no entrance fee.

What do Google Maps visitors say about Stadtpark?

Stadtpark visitors on Google Maps often mention: "The city park is still a beautiful Wie point to relax."

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