Free Refreshment at Vienna's Natural Swimming Spots
Pier 22
Covering a total of 13,000 square meters, Pier 22, whose landmark is the distinctive lighthouse, offers loungers, showers, and a fitness area. Other highlights include a waterfront promenade with shady spots, new swimming platforms, and a consumption-free picnic area with tables, seating, and pergolas. Two venues have already opened this year. "Cafe Pier22" and the "Outdoor-Cafe" offer cold drinks and snacks.
CopaBeach
Directly opposite, and connected by a floating bridge, is "CopaBeach". After a complete redesign in recent years, it attracts visitors with a 500-meter-long waterfront area on 4 hectares. Two sandy beaches, a green seating arena, and tropical plants guarantee a pure holiday feeling.
Arena Beach and Pirate Bay
The Kaisermühlen Bay is located on the left bank of the New Danube downstream of the Kaisermühlen Bridge and resembles an amphitheater. The formerly dusty location was transformed into an attractive family-friendly sandy beach two years ago. Along the adjacent arena terraces on the waterfront, 30 trees provide shady spots. Arena Beach is 1,100 m2 in size, features a shallow water zone, and invites visitors to splash, paddle, and sunbathe.
The Pirate Bay between Vienna City Beach Club and Wakeboard Lift offers another generous sandy beach with shallow water entries. The beach is about 200 meters long and has an area of around 3,500 square meters. A part of the grassy area has also been covered with sand.
Workers' Beach and Strombucht
But the Old Danube is and remains a popular leisure paradise for the Viennese. In recent years, the city of Vienna has opened up access to the shores. For example, the 23,000 square meter Workers' Beach with large, shade-giving old trees or the Strombucht at the Lower Old Danube at Dampfschiffhaufen. This 6,000 square meter lawn is a secret tip for those who particularly appreciate a quiet spot. Also at Mühlschüttel on the left bank of the Upper Old Danube, the city has not renewed lease agreements but opened it for everyone in 2021. Here, there are new bathing platforms and piers. In total, there are already 23 pier facilities on the Old Danube, which are continuously being completely renovated and equipped with attractive lounging and seating furniture.
CopaCruise
For those who prefer to stay ON the water rather than go into it, there is once again the Copa Cruise this year: An electrically powered catamaran connects CopaBeach on weekends and holidays with three other stops along the Danube - Floridsdorfer Bridge, Nordbrücke, and Jedleseer Bridge. A relaxing boat trip to experience the summer from a new perspective.
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