Barbara-Prammer-Park in Vienna-Margareten Opened

After five months of construction, a more than 1,500 square meter open space with 14 new trees, grasses, flowers, seating options, and water features was created. Previously, the area was a heat hotspot in the summer, now the Barbara-Prammer-Park offers the residents of Margareten a green outdoor living room.

Barbara-Prammer-Park Another Example of Out of the Asphalt Projects in Vienna

"The Barbara-Prammer-Park is a good-practice example of our Out of the Asphalt projects. From a gray, unused wasteland, a little paradise was created. A climate-friendly place to stay that has it all. There is water for cooling, trees for shade, seating for relaxing, in other words, a green outdoor living room. This is a massive upgrade in a neighborhood that is very densely built," says Vienna's City Planning Councilor Ulli Sima. "In a time when Vienna continues to grow together, we need open spaces that allow us to breathe - the Barbara-Prammer-Park offers just that. Especially in a densely built district like Margareten, every square meter of green counts double: for the climate, for health, and for good coexistence," says NEOS club chairwoman and planning spokesperson Selma Arapović.

"Less asphalt, more green, more cooling - this is urgently needed in densely built areas like ours in Margareten. Together with the city of Vienna, we were able to fulfill this wish for the residents of this neighborhood. Here, where there used to be a parking lot and in 2009 even a high-rise was supposed to be built, this project now shows us that with smart planning and the right commitment from the district and the city, a new green and recreational space can be created that significantly increases the quality of life in the neighborhood," says the district head of Margareten Michael Luxenberger.

Healthy Biodiversity and Cool Microclimate in the Barbara-Prammer-Park

On the newly designed green space, grasses and perennials have been planted, providing habitat and food for bees and other animals. 14 additional trees complement the existing ones and provide shade as well as a pleasant microclimate along the Rechte Wienzeile. Light paving of the recreational areas reduces heating in the summer. The construction method allows for better infiltration of rainwater, which relieves the sewage system and contributes to cooling. New benches, tables, a pergola, and water play areas improve the quality of stay. A drinking fountain provides fresh water. Additionally, 12 new bicycle parking spaces have been created to promote climate-friendly mobility. On the project site, there is a protected sandstone wall where plant species from the Pannonian region of Austria grow, such as wall pellitory and eastern rock stonecrop. This wall remains a habitat for plants and animals and is integrated into the design.

Naming of Park in Vienna-Margareten after Barbara Prammer

The newly opened park in the Vienna district of Margareten is named after Barbara Prammer. She was a significant figure in Austrian politics and a social democratic politician who was recognized across party lines. In 2006, Prammer was elected as the first female President of the National Council. Her residence on Rüdigergasse was only a five-minute walk from the park.

In the legislative period 202-2025, the "Out of the Asphalt" initiatives achieved a record performance with 344 projects in all 23 districts. 3,316 trees were planted, 2,745 seating areas were created, and almost 2,000 square meters of water surfaces were installed. Thanks to this historic greening offensive, the Viennese neighborhoods experienced a significant improvement in the microclimate, leading to an increased quality of life. All projects can be discovered on the interactive Vienna map.

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