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Gänsehäufel
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Gänsehäufel

4.6 ·

Swim, sunbathe and picnic on a green island in Vienna's Old Danube. A magical summer day out for families and couples.

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Full description

Gänsehäufel is an island bathing area in Vienna's Donaustadt, on the Old Danube. A reviewer calls the place magical and had a delightful time visiting in late June.

It is a summer destination, so it is listed as closed on Mondays and Saturdays outside the season. A visit takes about three hours and suits families and couples.

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Address

Gänsehäufel, 1220 Vienna, Austria · Donaustadt
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Hours

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Best season

Summer
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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

3h

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Check the seasonal opening dates
  • bring a towel and a picnic
  • visit on a hot day.
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Reviews

Where else can you swim with a view to the UN and the Viennese skyline? The Gänsehäufel is a beautiful, clean bath and there is always plenty of space, even on the hottest days. It's actually more like a lake, really. Highly recommended!

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Benjamin Wolf

2/5

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