Neighbourhood of the Danube Tower Vienna

Nature, leisure, architecture and history come together around the Danube Tower. Many places are located directly nearby or can be seen particularly well from the viewing platform.

The Old Danube is one of Vienna’s most popular leisure and recreation areas and is ideal for walks, boat trips and relaxing excursions by the water.

Danube Island offers plenty of space for sports, recreation and leisure activities by the water. From the Danube Tower, the island is especially visible and can easily be combined with a visit to the tower.

The Donauparkbahn has been running through the Donaupark since 1964. It is especially popular with families and children and offers a comfortable way to discover the area around the Danube Tower.

The Austria Center Vienna is Austria’s largest conference centre and is located near the Danube Tower. Together with the Vienna International Centre, it shapes the skyline of Donau City.

The Vienna International Centre is home to the United Nations Office at Vienna and other international organizations. The impressive modern architecture can be enjoyed from the Viewing Platform of the Danube Tower.

The Papal Meadow commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1983. The 40-metre-high Papal Cross remains a striking landmark in the Donaupark.

The Irissee is a peaceful natural area in the Donaupark. With its planted shore zones and water features, it offers a pleasant contrast to the modern surroundings.

The Korean Cultural Centre is located by the Irissee in the Donaupark. The former lakeside restaurant was converted and is now a listed building.

The Blumengärten Hirschstetten are located in the wider Donaustadt area. Themed gardens, plant worlds and nature experiences make them a fitting excursion destination.

A mountain was heaped up from the excavated material of the lake Irisse. The coffee house on it was closed in the mid-1990s, but its basic structure was preserved and restored.