The Imperial Hunt
Habsburg tradition
For centuries the Vienna Woods served as a hunting ground for the Habsburg court, who built palaces and lodges along its edges to enjoy the forest air.
Forests of an Empire
Learn MoreFor centuries the Vienna Woods served as a hunting ground for the Habsburg court, who built palaces and lodges along its edges to enjoy the forest air.
The palace and its vast gardens were expanded through the 18th century, becoming the summer seat of emperors and the birthplace of court ceremony.
Despite bordering a capital city, the Vienna Woods remain largely forested, protected since the 19th century as green space for the city's residents.