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The Laab Gate is one of the entrances to the Lainz Game Reserve in western Vienna. 📍 Location • On the edge of Laab im Walde (Lower Austria) • Southwestern entrance to the Lainz Game Reserve • Quiet, less crowded entrance

St. Nicholas Chapel in the Lainz Game Reserve, also known as the Nikolaikapelle, is one of Vienna's oldest surviving religious buildings. It was likely built at the end of the 12th century and first documented in 1321. Originally dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it was probably connected to a medieval fortification, the remains of which are still visible. Over the centuries, the chapel underwent several alterations, fell into disrepair at times, and was deconsecrated at the end of the 18th century. After the area became part of the Lainz Game Reserve, the chapel was restored between 1835 and 1837, acquiring its present appearance. Today, it is a significant Romanesque structure and a historical testament to medieval architecture within the protected natural environment of the Lainz Game Reserve.

Nice resting place, but not in midsummer

The central figure of the fountain, created by Austrian sculptor Viktor Oskar Tilgner in 1886, is interpreted as a wood nymph or the goddess Artemis/Diana. This elegant depiction lends the water basin a mystical aura and reflects the spirit of the time, in which the glorification of nature and mythological themes were central elements of architecture and art.

The Hirschgstemm is a striking vantage point in the Lainz Tiergarten, particularly known for its beautiful views of the surrounding forests and meadows. The name evokes the historic hunting ground and the importance of the region's wildlife. The Hirschgstemm invites you to linger and is a popular meeting place for nature lovers and hikers who find peace and enjoyment of nature here.

The Hubertuswarte is a historic observation tower in the Lainz Tiergarten park, offering impressive panoramic views of Vienna and the surrounding forests. Named after Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters, the lookout is a popular vantage point for hikers and nature lovers. From here, you can enjoy the natural beauty and, on clear days, glimpse all the way to the Alps.

The Diana group "Wood Nymph with Hind and Putto" at the Hermesvilla is an enchanting sculpture group depicting the mythological goddess of the hunt, Diana, in a natural setting. Surrounded by forest and meadows, the figure depicts an elegant wood nymph with a hind and a playful putto. The group embodies the connection between nature, mythology, and art and blends harmoniously into the idyllic surroundings of the Lainz Tiergarten. A wonderful eye-catcher for anyone who appreciates art in a natural setting.

The Tigner Fountain near the Hermesvilla in the Lainzer Tiergarten is a Baroque fountain created by Viktor Tilgner in 1885. It depicts the scene of Genevieve of Brabant being rescued by a doe—a motif that reflects the Romantic longing for nature and freedom. The fountain is located in the courtyard of the Hermesvilla, a former hunting lodge of Empress Elisabeth, and is surrounded by an elegant pavilion. The Tigner Fountain is a striking example of 19th-century art and a worthwhile stop for art and history buffs.