A picnic am Himmel (in the sky) – do we need to say more? Probably not, but we will, anyway. The overgrown grass on the rolling hills, a forest at your back, vineyards at your front and a view of Vienna down below – this park, or more accurately, meadow, is a very romantic spot for a picnic.
This park is quite the hike out of town; however don’t hesitate to venture out here. Especially if you’re trying to impress and charm that girl, or guy. Try to make it here for sunset.
You’re most likely to be on your own here with only the odd murmurs heard from the nearby Oktagon restaurant and the odd person seeking out their birth tree amongst the 40 that make up the Lebensbaumkreis “The tree circle of life” located in the park (On Sundays you’ll hear classical music played here). There is also a forest playground for the kids.
To get here, catch the U4 metro line to Heiligenstadt and from there catch the bus 38A. Get off at the stop ‘Cobenzl Parkplatz’. Take a glance at the magnificent view of the city, then walk from the car park down to the junction of the road and go right. Just below the road there is a walking path through a meadow, and in about 200m you will come to Himmelstrasse. Follow this road and the signs. We told you it was a walk (wink, wink), but it’s sooo worth it.
Perks: the seclusion, the view, the adventure in getting there.
Closest supermarket? you’ll have to plan ahead for this one as there are no supermarkets nearby.
Closest beer? Once again, no Würstelstand in these parts, but if you run dry and still could do with another beer, just take a seat at the neighbouring OKTAGON restaurant.
