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360-degree enjoyment: Turm Café in Vienna's Danube Tower is spinning again
November 30, 2023: A welcome update for all visitors to the Donauturm Wien: the 360-degree panoramic rotating mechanism in the Turm Café is back in operation following an extensive technical overhaul. The gearbox, which has served faithfully for almost six decades, has undergone necessary maintenance.
Safe thrills: TÜV AUSTRIA inspects the slide at Vienna’s Danube Tower
November 24, 2023: Europe’s highest slide has been opened at Vienna’s Danube Tower. Safety is taken care of, the slide has been thoroughly tested by TÜV AUSTRIA with regard to all safety-relevant aspects.
Pure adrenalin rush on Europe's highest slide - "Donauturm-Rutsche" officially opened today!
15 November 2023: A new era of thrills begins at the Danube Tower Vienna, in which Wien Holding holds a stake. At today's press conference, Dr Kurt Gollowitzer, Managing Director of Wien Holding GmbH, Danube Tower co-owner Paul Blaguss and Hermann Krammer, Managing Director of Donauturm Wien, opened the "Danube Tower Slide".
Smoke developing in the Danube Tower
9 November 2023: Due to welding work below the Turm Café level, a smouldering fire broke out today at 10.15 a.m. - to explain: the fire brigade was alerted due to the smoke development.
The door to the future: insight into the world of work on Apprenticeship Day
On 18 and 19 October 2023, the "Tag der Lehre XXL" trade fair took place in the Marxhalle, which serves as a bridge between the world of training and the professional world.
Topping-out ceremony for the Danube Tower slide
6 October 2023: It's time again for a small update on our internal construction work on the Danube Tower. We have made significant progress! The breakthrough and fixing of the slide entrance at an impressive height of 165 metres have been successfully completed!
Spectacular art project "Danube Tower Slide" floated up the Danube Tower by helicopter today
3 October 2023: A huge work of art hovered over the city by helicopter today and will soon temporarily give the Vienna Danube Tower, in which Wien Holding also has a stake, a new silhouette: The illuminated "Danube Tower Slide" will be installed at a height of 165 metres. As the highest slide in Europe, it will offer visitors to the Danube Tower a spectacular art adventure as a new attraction from mid-November.
Your reservation at the Danube Tower: Important information for a special experience
October 1, 2023: A visit to the Danube Tower promises not only culinary delights, but also breathtaking views. We cordially invite you to spend an unforgettable time with us, which can extend over a few pleasurable hours. Think of your restaurant visit with us like a visit to the theater, where every table plays an important role.
Behind the scenes: Expansion of the Turm Café turning mechanism
From September 11 to 13, 2023, the derailed rotating mechanism of the Turm Café was removed.
top of Innovation: a change awaits the Vienna skyline
August 29, 2023: Built in 1964, the Danube Tower is approaching its 60th anniversary. Under the motto "Top of Innovation", we are planning a spectacular innovation from 11 September 2023 that will revolutionise the view of Vienna.
Temporary break of our 360° panorama rotating mechanism in the Tower Café
August 24, 2023: We would like to inform you that our popular technical rotation, which offers you a unique 360° panoramic view in the Turm Café while you sit relaxed at your table, is unfortunately not working at the moment.
Culinary pleasure at the highest level
July 21, 2023: In this Falstaff article, discover how Vienna's Donauturm, an architectural landmark, has become a renowned culinary destination and join us on a journey through the finest regional cuisine, led by Executive Chef Andreas Widgruber, who takes quality and modern interpretations of traditional dishes to new heights.
