Illumina
Castle Park Laxenburg

Österreichs größter Lichtergarten - Neuer Rundweg 2024!
Experience spectacular water, laser and light shows, unique light installations by international artists and impressive projections along a 3 km illuminated path. This year, the talking tree returns to Laxenburg and Franzensburg Castle will once again be adorned with a colorful video mapping.
As dusk falls, the castle park is transformed into a magical world of lights.
Opening hours
Open daily from 16:30 to 22:00.
From 07.01.2025 from
Open from 17:00 to 22:00.
No operation on 24.12.2024.
Last admission Mon-Thu 7:30 pm
Fri.-Sun & vacations 7:30 pm


Installations by international
light artists
In 2024, international artists will once again present new and unique light installations at Illumina, most of which will be on display in Austria for the first time. Visitors can once again expect an unforgettable light experience on the three-kilometre circular route with its annually changing light attractions.

From 10.01.-12.01.
Free shuttle bus service from parking lot P3 to 300m in front of the main entrance and back for all holders of a ticket for the Garden of Lights. The low-floor bus runs at intervals of 7-10 minutes between 5 and 10 pm and takes wheelchairs and baby carriages.


Friday to Sunday with shuttle bus from Vienna
For a car-free journey, this year we are offering a shuttle bus from Vienna and back. The comfortable shuttle bus will take you and your family (baby carriages are transported in the bus interior) directly to the entrance of the castle park.
The tickets in combination with coach travel are valid as Flex Tickets on the selected day and can also be redeemed on sold-out days or slot times.
Take advantage of the convenient and environmentally friendly travel option! Always from Friday to Sunday.
Exit and entry
Vienna Central Station South (Am Hauptbahnhof), Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 1100 Vienna
Exit and entry
Franz Josefs-Platz, 2361 Laxenburg
Culinary delights for every taste


Monday and Thursday* are our family days

In order to improve the visitor experience, we have reduced the individual slots and the number of daily visitors compared to previous years. There is therefore a limited capacity with timed entry. It is best to book now to secure the date and time of your choice.
Prices
Free admission for children aged 0-5.
Flex-Ticket
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Mon € 21
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Tue-Wed € 23
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Thu € 25
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Fri-Sun & Holidays € 29
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One-time admission on the booked day from the start of operations until no later than
MO-DO bis 19:30 Uhr FR-SO, Ferien und Feiertage 19:30 Uhr - No commitment to time slots
- Ticket price includes €2.50 ticketing fee
Flex-Ticket
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Mon € 16
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Tue-Wed € 16
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Thu € 18
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Fri-Sun & Holidays € 21
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One-time admission on the booked day from the start of operations until no later than
MO-DO bis 19:30 Uhr FR-SO, Ferien und Feiertage 19:30 Uhr - No commitment to time slots
- Ticket price includes €2.50 ticketing fee
Time slot ticket
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Mon € 17
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Tue-Wed € 19
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Thu € 21
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Fri-Sun & Holidays € 25
- Fixed time slot booked for the start of your visit (+30 min tolerance for delays)
- Limited contingents for an optimal visitor experience
- Ticket price includes €2.50 ticketing fee
Time slot ticket
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Mon € 11
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Tue-Wed € 11
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Thu € 13
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Fri-Sun & Holidays € 16
- Fixed time slot booked for the start of your visit (+30 min tolerance for delays)
- Limited contingents for an optimal visitor experience
- Ticket price includes €2.50 ticketing fee
Family ticket
Monday & Thursday* are family days at Illumina!
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Monday & Thursday* € 49
For €49, up to 2 adults and 3 children (6-14 years) can visit the Garden of Lights.
- Save 36% compared to buying individual tickets!
- *only outside the holidays
Shuttlebus Kombiticket
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Admission + bus adults € 33
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Admission + bus children € 24
The price includes bus transfer and admission to the Garden of Lights. Dogs and baby carriages can be taken on the bus.
- Attention, shuttle bus places are limited - secure your tickets quickly!