The former main arm of the Danube, cut off from the river by the regulation of 1870-1875 and fed by groundwater since then. It is the largest surviving old arm on the left bank and the city's summer lake: rowing, electric and pedal boats, stand-up paddling and swimming, seven U1 stops from Stephansplatz.
- Address
- Alte Donau, U1 Alte Donau, 1220 Wien
- Hours
- Open all year
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 3 h
- Price
- Shore free; lidos and boat rental priced individually
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Gänsehäufel lido has been a summer retreat for over 100 years; regulars rent small cabins for the season.
- Reserve boats ahead in summer; guided kayak tours run April to October.
- Floating islands for up to eight people can be rented for an afternoon on the water.