The 360-degree panoramic view over Vienna is breathtaking. The tower restaurant, which rotates around its own axis, and the tower café located 170 meters above the ground have been restored to the style of the 1960s – with a modern interpretation, of course, and brought up to date in terms of technology. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner – including on New Year’s Eve!

The Danube Tower was built on the occasion of the Vienna Garden Show in 1964. On the indoor and outdoor viewing platforms at 155 meters above sea level, interactive panoramic screens provide information on the surrounding sights in eight languages. More than 60 multimedia touchscreens in the entrance area bring the history of the tower and Vienna to life.

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A spectacular slide

But the absolute highlight is the panoramic view. From nowhere in the city can you get a better view of Vienna and the Danube. Adrenaline junkies can get their money’s worth here too: a 165 meter high and spectacular slide designed by object artist Carsten Höller awaits. This attraction is certainly not for the faint-hearted: visitors can slide down the northern outer side of the Danube Tower to the viewing level 15 meters below. The gradient is 29 degrees and the slide takes just under ten seconds – but offers a very unique way to view Vienna from above. The slide is open every day between 11 am and 9 pm.

Food and drink at the foot of the Danube Tower

The Danube Tower also has food and drink to offer at ground level. Donaubräu focuses on Austrian cuisine and has an outdoor dining area for around 430 people. A specialty is the Tower Beer brewed specially for Donaubräu.

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Visitors can ride around the 600,000 m² Donaupark on the quaint Donauparkbahn miniature railway, stopping off at several playgrounds on the way. How about a picnic on the Papstwiese lawns at the foot of the Danube Tower? There are also lots of opportunities for sporting activities such as free tennis courts, a mini-golf course and chess.

Tips for summer

In the warmer months, a visit to the nearby Danube Island or a cooling dip in the Old Danube is a great idea. Opposite the Donaupark are the lido and the Alte Donau public swimming pool. The Angelibad lido, which is a little further away and offers a wide range of activities for children, and the Gänsehäufel lido are also ideal for swimming, splashing around and having fun. Plenty of rowing, electric and pedal boat rental points await visitors of all ages.

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