Swimming Spots in Vienna's Capital that Offer a Refreshing Dip
Discovering Vienna's Best Free and Public Swimming Spots
Vienna, the beautiful Austrian capital, offers a variety of outdoor pools and natural swimming areas for locals and visitors alike. Here are some of the top free and public swimming spots in the city.
Natural Swimming Spots
- The Old Danube (Alte Donau) – Located at Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 91, 1220 Vienna, this natural swimming area is easily accessible via U1 (Alte Donau) and 20A (Strandbad Alte Donau). The Strandbad on the Alte Donau has a direct access to the calm Danube arm and offers a range of swimming pools. WC facilities are available on-site.
- Kaiserwasser – Another free swimming spot on the Old Danube, located at Am Kaiserwasser 1, 1220 Vienna. It is accessible via U1 (Kaisermühlen - VIC) and has WC facilities at the sports field.
- CopaBeach – A free swimming spot on the Danube Island, accessible via U1 (Donauinsel). This spot features modern, unique catering, a sand beach, and WC facilities.
Public Swimming Baths
- Gänsehäufel Lido – Though not free, this is Vienna’s largest outdoor pool area with room for around 30,000 visitors. It charges an admission fee of 2.60-7.60 euros and features three heated pools, a beach area, and a nudist section.
- Krapfenwaldbad – Known as Vienna’s highest outdoor pool, offering panoramic city views. It charges an entrance fee of 2.60-7.60 euros and is a beautiful scenic pool ideal for relaxation and lap swimming.
- Schafbergbad – An outdoor pool complex with four pools at varying temperatures, children’s pools, slides, and large lawns for relaxing, plus stunning city views. It charges an entrance fee and combines leisure fun and family-friendly facilities.
- Ottakringer Bad – This public pool complex offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and sports areas, and an adventure pool with water slides. It charges an admission fee.
- Stadionbad – Located at Meiereistraße 7, 1020 Vienna, this public bath charges 4€ (with student ID) for entry. The Stadionbad is a great option for swimming, sauna, and sports enthusiasts.
Additional Free Swimming Spot: Wienerberg-Teich
Located between Eibesbrunnergasse and Neilreichgasse, 1100 Vienna, Wienerberg-Teich is a free swimming spot that also offers hiking trails, running paths, golf, tennis, football pitches, and more. It can be accessed via 15A, 7A, 65A, 16A, 7B (Clemens-Holzmeister-Straße or Wienerberg City) and has WC facilities on-site.
Whether you prefer free natural swimming or well-equipped public pools, Vienna has a variety of options to suit every preference. Enjoy your summer swimming adventures in the Austrian capital!
[1] Vienna Tourist Board
[2] Schafbergbad
[3] Ottakringer Bad
[4] Krapfenwaldbad
[5] Vienna Tourist Board
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