Illumina – Austria's largest light garden in Laxenburg Palace Park

Since 2021 – 6 years of magic, light, and wonder

As dusk falls, Laxenburg Palace Park is once again transformed into a glowing fantasy world – Illumina is back! And it's bigger, more spectacular, and more international than ever: in 2026, you can look forward to a brand-new, three-kilometer circular trail that will take you through a whole new dimension of light art.

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Opening hours

November 26, 2013, to January 6, 2014, daily from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

January 7, 2027, to January 10, 2027, daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No service on December 24, 2026.

Last admission at 7:30 p.m.

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NEW in 2026: The Grand Loop – bigger, brighter, more spectacular!

Three kilometers full of luminous surprises, captivating soundscapes, and unique light art—many installations will be on display in Austria for the first time, created by artists from all over the world!

Convenient shuttle bus service from Vienna!

For a car-free journey, we are once again offering a shuttle bus service from Vienna and back. The comfortable shuttle bus will take you and your family (strollers can be transported inside the bus) directly to the entrance of the castle park.

Combined ticket including bus – also valid on sold-out days.

📍 Departure Vienna
Central Station South, 1100 Vienna

📍 Departure Laxenburg
Franz Josefs-Platz, 2361 Laxenburg

P3 shuttle at the weekend

Free shuttle bus service from car park P3 to 200 metres in front of the main entrance and back for all holders of a ticket for the light garden. The low-floor bus runs every 7-10 minutes between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. and can accommodate wheelchairs and prams.

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Culinary delights for every taste

Visitors can recharge their batteries for the circular trail in our two dining areas along the route. A wide range of regional food and drinks awaits you.

From traditional delicacies and sweet treats to vegetarian and vegan options, there is something for everyone. Punch and other warm beverages invite you to linger in our magical world of lights.

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Monday & Thursday* are our family days

Since children's eyes light up especially brightly in our light garden, we offer families a discounted combination ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children (6-14 years old); children under 5 are always free).

*only outside the holidays

Limited capacity

To enhance the visitor experience, we have reduced the number of individual slots and daily visitors compared to previous years. This means that capacity is limited and admission is time-restricted. We recommend booking now to secure your preferred date and time.

Enchanting lights for two

Save 20% on the admission price when you buy 2 tickets. Valid from Monday to Thursday outside of vacation periods and public holidays (admission at 7 p.m.).

Ticket prices

Free admission for children aged 0-5.

Adults
Children

Flex-Ticket

Adults (aged 15 and over)
  • Mon € 23
  • Tue-Wed € 25
  • Thu € 27
  • Fri-Sun & Holidays € 31

Flex-Ticket

Children (from 6-14 years)
  • Mon € 17
  • Tue-Wed € 17
  • Thu € 19
  • Fri-Sun & Holidays € 23
Adults
Children

Timeslot-Ticket

Adults (aged 15 and over)
  • Mon € 18
  • Tue-Wed € 20
  • Thu € 22
  • Fri-Sun & Holidays € 26

Timeslot-Ticket

Children (from 6-14 years)
  • Mon € 12
  • Tue-Wed € 12
  • Thu € 14
  • Fri-Sun & Holidays € 18

Family days at Illumina!

Family-Ticket

Save up to 37%!
  • Mon & Thu* € 54
Adults
Children

Combiticket

Shuttle Bus
  • Admission + Bus € 35

Combiticket

Shuttle Bus
  • Admission + Bus € 27