A man-made island about 20 km long and up to 250 m wide, created between 1972 and 1988 when the Neue Donau flood-relief channel was dug alongside the river. It became the city's free summer playground: gravel beaches, natural swimming spots, cycling and skating paths.
- Address
- Donauinsel, U1 Donauinsel / U6 Neue Donau, 1220 Wien
- Hours
- Open all year
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 3 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Families should head for the 250 m family beach with water no deeper than 1 m, or the free 5,000 m2 water playground.
- U1 and U6 stop right on the island, a few minutes from the centre.