Druk Yul Park, park in Vienna, Austria
Druk Yul Park is a green space in the Liesing district of Vienna located where three streets meet, covering approximately 3,000 square meters. It features walking paths, trees, open areas with benches, a Buddhist chorten tower built in 2010, and a Mani Wall with inscribed prayer stones constructed in 2014.
The park was conceived in 2007 to celebrate the friendship between Austria and Bhutan and was officially opened in 2012 with representatives from several Asian nations in attendance. It was built on land that had previously served a military purpose, transforming the site into a space dedicated to cross-cultural exchange.
The park bears the Bhutanese name Druk Yul, meaning Land of the Thunder Dragon, reflecting the connection between Austria and Bhutan. Visitors can observe Buddhist symbols like the chorten and Mani Wall, which serve as tangible reminders of a distant culture and its spiritual practices.
The park is open daily and easily accessible by public transport with nearby parking available. The paths are straightforward to walk and benches are positioned throughout, making it convenient for a quick visit or a quiet break during the day.
The Mani Wall was constructed in 2014 by students from HTL Mödling technical school as a collaborative project introducing young people to cultural exchange. This student-built feature demonstrates how education and international friendship can work together in a single public space.
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