The best picnic spots in Austria

Sunshine, good spirits and a basket full of treats are the only things you need for a successful picnic.

Sunshine, good spirits and a basket full of tasty treats are all you need for a successful picnic. What's more, a picnic under blue skies is easy on the travel budget. Whether alone, as a couple or in a group, in the mountains, in the forest or by the water – the possibilities are endless. The main thing is to have fun! So pack your picnic basket, throw in a good bottle of wine, grab a cosy blanket and off you go! I've put together a selection of the best picnic spots across the country for you. Stop by your favourite, go on a picnic tour with several stops or simply discover them all over the course of the summer!

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Picnic spots: urban and central

In addition to sights, shops and boutiques, Austrian cities also offer many green oases where you can relax. Here are our tips for the most beautiful picnic spots in the city.

Burggarten - Wien
Burggarten, 1010 Wien
Located in the heart of the city centre and surrounded by many tourist attractions such as Heldenplatz and the Albertina, the Burggarten invites locals and tourists alike to take a break in the green.

Augarten - Wien
Obere Augartenstraße 1, 1020 Wien
The secluded Augarten is a popular picnic spot for Viennese residents. Between families, students with slacklines and seniors with dogs, there is plenty of space to relax in the spacious grounds – even next to yoga groups.

Prater - Wien
Prater, 1020 Wien
The large, wooded park is best explored by bicycle. Whether by the water, on the lawn or in the forest – there is a huge selection of enchanting picnic spots. There are many beautiful spots along City Hiking Trail 9.

Gloriette - Wien
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47-49, 1130 Wien
In the 160-hectare park, you can stroll as if you were back in imperial times. The path between tree-lined avenues and hedges to the Gloriette rewards you with a magnificent view of the city.

Donaulände - Linz
Doktor-Ernst-Koref-Promenade, 4020 Linz
River, beach and city all in one: young and old alike gather right on the banks of the Danube in Linz. The beach bar serves picnic drinks and snacks for those who prefer to sit on the sand.

Salzachufer - Salzburg
Staatsbrücke, 5020 Salzburg
After a long walk, you can settle down here in pleasant company along the banks of the Salzach. On hot days, a light breeze cools you down, and the view of the old town and the fortress is magnificent.

Kapuzinerberg - Salzburg
Kapuzinerberg, 5020 Salzburg
With good footwear, you can quickly reach the viewing points on Kapuzinerberg from the right bank of the Old Town and, after just a few minutes, you will be walking through the thick forest – a green recreational area for locals and visitors alike.

Burggarten - Graz
Hofgasse 15, 8010 Graz
The Burggarten in Graz is a hidden, peaceful spot for romantic outings – ideal for spending time together away from the well-known picnic hotspots.

Botanischer Garten - Innsbruck
Sternwartestraße 15, 6020 Innsbruck
All kinds of plants grow on two hectares – ideal for a picnic in idyllic surroundings. In the scent and touch garden, you can discover the plants with all your senses, perhaps over a glass of wine and conversations about medicinal, poisonous and aromatic plants.

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Out of the city
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Out of the city

The countryside is so close! Pack your favourite delicacies or order a ready-made picnic basket – and head out into nature.

Wilhelminenberg - Wien
Savoyenstraße 1, 1160 Wien
Wilhelminenberg in the 16th district is ideal for a day trip with views over Vienna. For a relaxed return journey, we recommend city hiking trail 4a.

Alte Donau - Wien
Alte Donau, 1210 Wien
A different kind of picnic: on the water. Electric boats and pedal boats can be hired on the Old Danube – perfect for cruising along leisurely with a beer you've brought with you.

Kleiner Weikerlsee - Linz
Weikerlseestraße 111, 4030 Linz
The small Weikerlsee lake is a pleasant place for swimming and picnics near Linz: green meadows, clear water and a small bridge that is particularly romantic at sunset.

Hellbrunner Schlosspark - Salzburg
Am Hellbrunner Park, 5081 Anif
Enjoy a decadent picnic in the elegant grounds of Hellbrunn Park. The further away you are from the tourist groups, the more pleasant the atmosphere. It's best to bring your own Prosecco!

Mattsee - Salzburg
Mattsee, 5163 Mattsee
Not far from the city, in the heart of the Salzburg Lake District, the picturesque landscape around Lake Mattsee is the perfect setting for a romantic picnic for two. Around the lake, you will find many enchanting bays that invite you to linger.

Schloss Eggenberg - Graz
Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz
Dream above the lake in the gardens of Eggenberg Palace, just like in the 19th century – a must for picnickers. The palace café offers picnic baskets filled with regional delicacies.

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Summit experiences

Summit experiences on the picnic blanket

The Tyrolean mountains offer countless hiking trails and magnificent panoramic views. With your picnic baskets, you don't have to rely on alpine huts, but can take a break anywhere you like. The only difficult decision is where to go.

Hungerburgbahn - Innsbruck
Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck
Right in the centre of Innsbruck, you can board the Hungerburgbahn funicular railway, which will take you up to the Nordkette mountain range in the Karwendel mountains. Easy and more challenging hikes start from the mountain station.

Patscherkofel - Innsbruck
Bilgeristraße 24, 6080 Innsbruck
The Patscherkofelbahn cable car takes you up to Innsbruck's local mountain. The Zirbenweg trail offers fascinating views of the Inn Valley and the Nordkette mountain range – and, of course, lots of lovely picnic spots.