Vienna blooms on: New vegetable beads in cemeteries start!

Vienna blooms on: New vegetable beads in cemeteries start!

Währing, Österreich - In the spring of 2023, an innovative urban gardening project was launched at the Vienna Central Cemetery and Cemetery Südwest. Now, in 2025, it turns out that this concept is not only well received, but also grows constantly. Around 75% of users have reserved their beds again for the current season. This high recovery rate speaks volumes about the satisfaction of the gardeners who have made themselves comfortable with the care of their own vegetable beds. Vienna.at reports that the positive feedback on the project has been provided that additional areas were provided.

Since March 2025, ten new vegetable beads can be managed at the Neustift cemetery, each of which is 24 square meters in size and are specifically geared towards growing organic fruit and vegetables. The urban gardening season is in full swing: the gardeners receive their beds with early bio-vegetable plants and can get started right away. Kürhöfe Vienna explains that users can choose between different beds (24 m² or 40 m²) and receive extensive support from the so-called field heroes, which are available with advice and action.

a place for encounter and environmental awareness

The project not only has agricultural but also social goals. Renate Niklas, Managing Director of Friedhöfe Wien GmbH, emphasizes the importance of the cemeteries as the places of encounter and environmental engagement. In addition, the vegetable beads are not only intended for private use, but should also promote neighborly exchange and bring garden lovers of all generations together. The Initiative "Together.Sorgsam." The Wien GmbH summarizes this concern and refers to the four categories into which the company's projects are divided. The Urban Gardening project belongs to the category "Nature." and actively contributes to improving the urban climate and increasing biodiversity in Vienna.

It is fascinating to see how Urban Gardening experiences a renaissance in cities like Vienna. Lebensundfreiheit.de says that this movement can be viewed in response to the shortage of surfaces and the increasing demand for local foods. Urban gardens not only promote sustainability, but also strengthen the sense of community among the city residents. While projects in other cities such as Berlin and Cologne enable intercultural encounters, the Vienna cemeteries show that historical places are also suitable for modern garden movements.

an inviting offer for all

The services offered are available for a price of 149 euros per year, whereby the offer is initially reserved exclusively to the users of the "digital grave". The reservation takes place easily and easily via the free customer portal, which has been part of each grave system since 2020. Users can book their vegetable -ups in the “exclusive & new” area of ​​the offer. The "First Come-First-Serven" method plays a role as long as stocks last. The digital memorial portal also offers opportunities for runtime extensions and the establishment of personal memory rooms.

Overall, the garden tools and the casting water of the cemeteries Vienna provided not only offer experienced gardening, but also newcomers the opportunity to try and learn. This not only promotes ecologically sustainable food production, but also created a space for social interaction that raises the quality of life in Vienna. Urban Gardening is more than just a trend - it is a movement that is interwoven with the roots of our cities and offers new perspectives for a better future.