The Alte Donau

The Alte Donau (Old Danube) is a unique recreation area that attracts large numbers of visitors every year and is also highly important as an ecological niche.

Jetty on the waterfront, skyline in the background

Sports and recreation

The Alte Donau is a natural beauty spot and highly popular recreation area just a short underground ride from Vienna city centre. Up to 1.2 million people visit this "green lung" every year. more

Wasserpflanzen in der Alten Donau mit Steg und Spaziergängern im Hintergrund

Water quality of the Alte Donau

Over a million visitors every summer enjoy the clean water of the Alte Donau. more

Panorama Alte Donau mit Skyline im Hintergrund

Facts and figures

The Alte Donau is both a high-quality recreation area and an ecologically valuable habitat, as well as being home to a large number of leisure businesses. more

Mehrere Mähboote bei Einsatz auf der Alten Donau

Mowing of aquatic vegetation

Since 2003, mowing boats have been in operation to ensure that people's enjoyment of swimming in the Alte Donau is not marred by tall underwater plants. more

Further information

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City of Vienna | Water Management
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