Napoleonwald, Natural monument in Auhof, Vienna, Austria

Napoleonwald is a 3.25-hectare green space in Vienna's 13th district, Hietzing, bounded by Jaunerstraße, Augasse, Anatourgasse and Felixgasse. It is a remnant of the Leitenwald forest, and until about 1954 it was a pure oak stand of around 60 sessile and Austrian oaks; other tree species have since been planted. A wild rose bush marks the course of a former stream, the source brook of the now culverted Niederreiterbergbach.

The forest received its name during the Napoleonic Wars when trees were cut for firewood needed at Schloss Schönbrunn. This link to that historical period remains part of the location's identity today.

The forest carries its name from the Napoleonic era and shapes the character of Vienna's 13th district. Today, local residents use it as a green retreat among densely built neighborhoods.

The area is easily reached by public transportation and provides paths for walking in a nature space close to the city. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as trail conditions can vary depending on weather.

The stag beetle and the longhorn beetle Cerambyx cerdo were once so numerous here that they often flew into nearby houses. The stream that crossed the wood is gone; a wild rose bush still marks its course.