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Park · Vienna · 232 m open today

Türkenschanzpark, Vienna

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Türkenschanzpark, Wiese, 2012
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Türkenschanzpark in Vienna’s 18th District is a scenic urban park known for its ponds, streams, rare plants, monuments, sports facilities, and the Yunus Emre Fountain.

Türkenschanzpark, located in Vienna’s 18th District, is a historic and scenic urban park covering about 150,000 square meters. Built on the grounds of the former “Türkenschanze” and a sand-and-gravel pit, it was designed by city gardener Gustav Sennholz in the English landscape style and opened to the public in 1888. The park features the Paulinenwarte observation tower, historic monuments, and decorative fountains, including the Yunus Emre Fountain, a Turkish-Ottoman–style gift from Turkey in 1991. Over the years, it has expanded organically, hosting rare and labeled ornamental trees, alpine flowers, walking paths, sports facilities, playgrounds, and ponds with streams and waterfalls. Once the site of festivals and public events, Türkenschanzpark remains a popular destination for relaxation, recreation, and cultural appreciation.

Opening times

open today

Monday	06:00–20:00
Tuesday	06:00–20:00
Wednesday	06:00–20:00
Thursday	06:00–20:00
Friday	06:00–20:00
Saturday	06:00–20:00
Sunday	06:00–20:00

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Free

Author

Maria Veronese

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Coordinates

48.235454, 16.333764

DMS

48°14'07.6"N 16°20'01.6"E

UTM

33U 599038 5343330

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