The Donauturm slide is Europe’s highest slide and a unique experience high above Vienna. Starting at a height of 165 metres, visitors glide down a 40-metre slide to the observation level at 150 metres. In around 7 to 9 seconds, riders reach speeds of up to 18 km/h. thrill.
Sliding High Above Vienna
The Donauturm slide combines panoramic views, height and speed into a unique experience above Vienna. The combination of panoramic scenery and adrenaline makes the slide one of the Danube Tower’s most extraordinary attractions.
Art Installation and Slide in One
The Danube Tower Slide was designed by internationally renowned artist Carsten Höller. His spectacular slide installations are known worldwide and uniquely combine art, architecture and visitor experience.
With the Danube Tower Slide, Vienna gained an extraordinary artwork that visitors can not only admire, but actively experience themselves.
The Danube Tower Slide in Numbers
- Starting height: 165 metres
- Ending height: 150 metres at the observation level
- Slide length: 40 metres
- Ride duration: approximately 7–9 seconds
- Speed: up to 18 km/h
- Designed by Carsten Höller
- TÜV-certified and approved
Europe’s Highest Slide at the Danube Tower
The Danube Tower Slide is considered Europe’s highest slide and starts at a height of 165 metres. It runs along the outside of the tower down to the viewing level at 150 metres, offering a completely new perspective of the Danube Tower and Vienna.
Sliding with a View Over Vienna
The Danube Tower Slide runs along the exterior of the tower and is partially enclosed with transparent polycarbonate panels. This allows visitors to enjoy spectacular views of Vienna and Donaupark during the ride.
The combination of height, speed and panoramic scenery makes the slide a truly unique attraction.
Donauturm Slide at a Glance
- Europe’s highest slide
- Starting point at 165 metres height
- 40-metre slide track
- Speeds of up to 18 km/h
- Ride duration of around 7–9 seconds
- Opened on November 15, 2023
Spectacular Installation by Helicopter
On October 3, 2023, the Donauturm slide was installed on the tower by helicopter. The spectacular installation gave Vienna’s landmark a striking temporary silhouette even before the official opening.opening.
Views from the Helicopter Perspective
On 3 October 2023, the Danube Tower Slide was installed using a helicopter and industrial climbers.
The installation at a height of 165 metres was one of the most extraordinary construction projects carried out at the Danube Tower in recent years and attracted international attention even before the attraction officially opened.
Opening of the Danube Tower Slide
The Danube Tower Slide officially opened on 15 November 2023 and has since become one of the tower’s most popular attractions.
Alongside the Observation Terrace, Turm Café and Turm Restaurant, it adds an exciting adventure experience high above Vienna.
Views, Adventure and the Danube Tower Experience
The Donauturm slide can ideally be combined with the observation deck, the Turm Café or the Turm Restaurant, adding an extra adrenaline experience high above Vienna.
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