Setagayapark

Setagayapark is a Japanese garden in Vienna's Döbling district featuring multiple ponds, stone sculptures, bamboo gates, and a tea house arranged across different landscape levels. The space covers approximately 4,700 square meters (50,600 square feet) and skillfully combines water, stone, and vegetation into a unified composition.

The garden was designed in 1992 by landscape architect Ken Nakajima as part of a cultural exchange between Vienna's Döbling district and Tokyo's Setagaya district. This project aimed to strengthen ties between the two cities and bring Japanese garden art to Vienna.

The garden displays traditional Japanese design elements like stone lanterns, waterfalls, and carefully placed rocks that guide the eye and create a sense of balance. Visitors experience how Japanese philosophy approaches harmony between people and nature through the arrangement of natural materials.

The garden is open daily from March through October starting at 7 AM, with closing times varying between 6 PM and 9 PM depending on the season. It is helpful to check exact hours before visiting and dress for the weather, as the garden is open and exposed to the elements.

At the entrance, visitors encounter a stone inscription featuring the word Furomon, representing an ageless gate in Japanese symbolism. This detail marks the transition from the city into the garden and invites visitors to experience a shift in perspective.

Location: Döbling

Website: https://wien.gv.at/english/environment/parks/setagaya.html

GPS coordinates: 48.24547,16.35657

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02