Harrachpark

The baroque garden laid out by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt for the Harrach family in Bruck an der Leitha was redesigned at the end of the 18th century by the gardener and botanist Christoph Lübeck in the style of the English landscape garden. Due to the Iron Curtain, Harrachpark had long sunk into a deep slumber, today it is part of the EU park network project “The Great Gardens” and has been carefully revitalized.

A beautiful park for hiking, walking, jogging with benches and old trees

The Harrachpark in Bruck an der Leitha was planned and laid out as a baroque garden by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt for the Harrach family at the beginning of the 18th century. At the end of the 18th century, the gardener and botanist Christoph Lübeck from Anhalt-Dessau redesigned the facility in the style of the English landscape garden and is now one of the most important facilities in Central Europe. In addition to its art-historical value, the Harrachpark is important as a refuge for rare animal and plant species. Around 50 species of birds breed here regularly. This makes the plant one of the most species-rich habitats in Central Europe. In addition to water birds, there is a remarkable wealth of amphibians and reptiles. A variety of dragonfly species buzz around the meadows along the waters. It has been revitalized in recent years and is open all year round. Historical and botanical tours by appointment.

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