The park was designed by architect Erich Hanke for the 1974 'WIG 74' garden exhibition.
A portion of the park is situated on land formerly occupied by industrial brick-making kilns.
The park features an extensive collection of sculptures and artistic installations from the original 1974 exhibition.
It contains a dedicated pet-free zone to protect sensitive botanical areas and nesting ground-birds.
The park's water bodies are part of an integrated drainage and aesthetic system designed during its 1970s redevelopment.
The park is one of the largest municipal garden complexes in Vienna, connecting the urban area to the Liesingbach stream corridor.
Kurpark Oberlaa is a 60-hectare recreational space originally established as the grounds for the 1974 Vienna International Garden Show. The park features diverse botanical landscapes, including themed gardens such as the Japanese Garden and the Film City Garden. Its topography incorporates rolling hills, man-made lakes, and extensive walking trails across the former site of a brickworks. The park serves as a green buffer on the southern edge of Vienna, integrated with the adjacent Therme Wien wellness complex. Visitors can explore varied leisure zones, ranging from playgrounds and sports areas to quiet sunbathing lawns. The landscape design emphasizes seasonal floral displays maintained by the city’s municipal gardening department. It provides essential habitat corridors within the urban periphery of the 10th district.
The elevated bridge overlooking the central lake and the colorful perennial beds.
Carry a refillable water bottle, as the park features several public drinking fountains.
Explore the upper sections near the Laaer Berg ridge for panoramic views of the city skyline.
Combine your visit with the nearby Therme Wien spa for a full day of relaxation.
Do not attempt to access the park through private residential fences; use designated gated entrances.
Open daily year-round, though some specific small-scale gardens may be restricted during winter months.
Cyclists must remain on designated bike paths; dogs must be kept on a leash in most areas.
