A huge hit since 2020 and completely sold out every December! For many Viennese families, ILLUMINA has become a true tradition before strolling through the Christmas market. This year, the organizers are taking it up a notch. International light artists are using state-of-the-art show technology and many brand-new, walk-through installations to conjure up a magical world that sparkles even more magically than before. Open daily from November 13, 2026, through January 10, 2027!
Tickets are now on sale!
13 November 2026 16:30 + more dates
Illumina, Lichtergarten im Schlosspark Laxenburg
Here’s what awaits you at ILLUMINA
Stroll along the newly designed, 3-kilometer-long loop trail and let yourself be enchanted by over a million lights! Fantastic works of art by international light artists await you—many of them on display in Austria for the first time. But this isn’t just a casual stroll. You’ll embark on a breathtaking journey through a luminous fantasy world.
Get ready for some truly spine-tingling moments! Among the absolute highlights of ILLUMINA is the magical water and laser show on the Burgteich, where music and lights dance across the water. The historic Franzensburg comes to life through colorful video mapping, while the popular Talking Tree enchants you with a brand-new story.
Everywhere along the way, you’ll encounter sparkling fantasy figures—and thanks to the latest sound and lighting technology, you’ll be immersed right in the middle of an enchanting winter fairy tale!
Two cozy dining areas along the route offer the perfect break, featuring regional delicacies, (vegan) treats, and warming drinks.
Austria’s largest historic landscape garden
Just half an hour from Vienna, Laxenburg Palace Park awaits you as a true highlight for a day trip! Spanning around 280 hectares, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs: Sisi even spent her honeymoon here. Today, you can explore the stunning English-style park with its idyllic ponds, hidden pavilions, and the romantic Franzensburg Castle. Whether it’s relaxing boat rides in the summer or the magical garden of lights in the winter—Laxenburg is worth a visit all year round. Starting November 13, look forward to the sparkling new attractions at ILLUMINA—the perfect experience for couples, families, friends, or some “me time” all to yourself!
Getting there is super easy, too: Just park for free right on site, or from Friday through Sunday, take the convenient ILLUMINA shuttle bus directly from Vienna Central Station (online booking required).
You can book your journey into a magical fairy-tale world starting now!
Illumina im Schlosspark Laxenburg
13 November 2026 16:30 + more dates
Illumina, Lichtergarten im Schlosspark Laxenburg
