Danube city bridge

The Danube City Bridge is a steel cable-stayed bridge carrying traffic across the Danube River at 10 meters wide. It accommodates road vehicles, subway tracks, footpaths, cycling routes, and utility infrastructure within its structure.

This crossing opened in 1997 as a new link between Leopoldstadt and Donaustadt districts. It was built in response to Vienna's expansion and the need to connect the Danube Island more effectively.

The bridge bears its name from the Danube City district it serves and connects two busy neighborhoods with daily foot traffic. It functions as a shared crossing where commuters, cyclists, and pedestrians interact throughout the day.

Walking or cycling across is straightforward thanks to dedicated paths on the bridge itself. Visitors can also use the subway connection to pass through without driving.

The main span reaches 186 meters and blends four different construction types within one structure. This combination of engineering methods makes it a noteworthy example of contemporary bridge design.

Location: Vienna

Inception: March 1997

Architects: Wilhelm Holzbauer

Length: 741 m

Longest Span: 186 m

Width: 10 m

Website: http://wien.gv.at/verkehr/brueckenbau/donaubruecken/donaustadt.html

GPS coordinates: 48.20944,16.43639

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08