This is one of several monument filled public parks along Vienn'a Ringstraße. Burggarten is the former private garden of the Hapsburgs just beside the Palace which was opened to the public in 1919. The park is open from 6am to 8pm (summer months) and 7 to 5.30pm (winter months) and is beautiful year round. I've enjoyed seeing Burggarten under a layer of snow as well as during warmer months like this past September when the park was vibrantly green, well suited for afternoon visitors basking in the sun on the grassy lawns or retreating to the shade of the benches that line the western end of the garden. You'll find a handful of interesting statues within the garden grounds, something fun for those who enjoy monument viewing. Also look for the charming Palmenhaus in the back near the Palace where you can enjoy a round or two of drinks outside on their terrace during nice weather. Overall, Burggarten is a nice city park conveniently located for a quick pass through even on the busiest of sightseeing schedules around Vienna. For park lovers, it's worth targeting as a place to spend a bit of time while in the city.

Attractive gardens and a good place for lunch or just a coffee. Don’t forget the butterfly house with its well stocked plants and watch the emerging butterflies. The buildings themselves are very attractive and worthy of many photos.

Once the royal gardens, the Burggarten is a public park, with lots of grass and trees. As we entered, we immediately walked by the Palm House (also known as the Glass House) was built in the early 1900s. It has three sections, one used as a greenhouse, one as a butterfly house, and the middle one as a cafe. Certainly lovely to look at! On the Sunday afternoon we were there, the park was filled with families and couples sitting on the lawn, playing, sleeping, reading, eating, and people watching.We walked about to see some of the sites, notably the statue of Franz Josef I, the long-ruling Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and the Mozart Monument, which was surrounded by people shooting selfies and group photos in front of it. We grabbed a spot on the lawn to relax and enjoy the day!