More "Cool Zones" for Vienna

The summer temperatures, especially in urban areas, do not always bring joy and are often a burden. For people who want to escape the heat, there will again be "Cool Zones" in Vienna this year. These are freely accessible spaces where it is pleasantly cool. There will be 22 such facilities in 15 districts this year. This will almost double the offer, according to City Hall.

Vienna 2025 with more "Cool Zones"

The hot summers in the city are particularly burdensome for vulnerable population groups, as emphasized. Therefore, numerous opportunities are being created to cool down. The offer ranges from parks and green spaces to water playgrounds, swimming pools, and drinking fountains.

Since 2023, there have also been "Cool Zones" in Vienna. In these spaces, comparatively tolerable temperatures between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius prevail. After a pilot phase with two locations, the offer was expanded to twelve places in 2024. With now 22 zones, the offer will be almost doubled this year, as announced by the office of Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ).

"Cool Zones" without Consumption Obligation

Various institutions such as the city libraries, municipal offices, and pensioners' clubs are participating in the initiative. There is no obligation to consume there. Depending on the location, different participation programs are also planned according to the city. The exact locations and opening times can be viewed at https://www.wien.gv.at/umwelt/coole-zonen.

(APA/Red)

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