Haydnpark

Haydnpark is a public park in Vienna's Meidling district that serves multiple purposes for community recreation. It features several zones with playgrounds, sports facilities, basketball courts, and exercise equipment distributed across the grounds.

The site became a park in 1926, replacing a cemetery that had operated there since the early 1800s. This transformation from burial ground to recreational space reflects Vienna's urban development over more than a century.

The park is named after composer Joseph Haydn, whose connection to this location shapes its identity. The name serves as a reminder of this important figure in Austrian musical heritage.

The park is accessible on foot from multiple entrance points and offers free year-round access for all visitors. Different activity zones are easy to navigate, and seating areas with tree shade are available throughout.

The park preserves an original grave marker dedicated to Joseph Haydn, inscribed with words in Latin that have special meaning. This rare remnant from the site's earlier purpose links its past to present-day visitors.

GPS coordinates: 48.18207,16.34608

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08