Strandbad Alte Donau, Outdoor swimming area and recreation area in Vienna, Austria
Strandbad Alte Donau is a public outdoor swimming area in Vienna, situated along the shore of the Alte Donau waterway. It features grassy areas for sunbathing, shallow sections of water for swimming, changing rooms, showers, and a small snack bar on site.
The Alte Donau was once part of the main course of the Danube before 19th-century river regulation works rerouted the water flow. The separated arm gradually became a popular bathing and leisure destination for the people of Vienna.
The Alte Donau is a former arm of the Danube that now functions as a separate body of water. Around the swimming area, sailboats and rowboats are a common sight, as the calm water has drawn water sports enthusiasts for decades.
The swimming area is easy to reach by public transport and lies along several bike paths. On hot summer days, arriving early in the morning is a good way to find a comfortable spot on the grass before it fills up.
Although the Alte Donau no longer has a natural water inlet from the river, it is regularly monitored and consistently rated among the cleanest swimming waters in the greater Vienna area. This makes it a popular choice even for those who are usually cautious about open-water swimming.
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