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Vienna’s Lainz Game Preserve is offering a quiet escape from the city’s festive rush this winter. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through nature while exploring seasonal attractions like a traditional nativity scene. The preserve also features a shop selling local organic produce and wines.
A life-sized nativity scene stands near the Lainzer Tor entrance, open daily during the preserve’s operating hours. The display originally appeared at Vienna’s Rathausplatz Christmas market before moving to Lainz in 2002.
The Vienna Gusto Shop, located inside the preserve, stocks organic farm goods, game specialties, and wines from the Cobenzl winery. It operates from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesday to Saturday, but closes on public holidays and select dates in late December and early January. Executive City Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky highlighted the preserve as an ideal spot for those looking to unwind away from the holiday crowds. The green space remains a popular retreat for winter walks and seasonal charm.
The nativity scene and farm shop add to the preserve’s appeal during the festive period. With its tranquil setting and limited opening days for the shop, Lainz Game Preserve provides a calm alternative to Vienna’s busier holiday spots. Visitors can still explore the grounds daily while enjoying the seasonal displays.
