Danube River at Vienna Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Danube River in Vienna. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Vienna by Bike in Small Groups Max 12Pax

• Vienna Small Group E-Bike Tour

• E-Bike Wine Culture Tour

• Vienna Private Bike Tour

• Street Art Tour in Vienna

There’s no entry fee to visit the Danube River in Vienna. You can swim, relax on the waterfront, or enjoy a picnic on Danube Island for free, while bike rentals and guided activities incur a fee. For example, Vienna bike tours that pass by the Danube start at US$55.

Yes, the Danube River is worth visiting while you're in Vienna. The waterfront is one of the city's nicest and largest outdoor spaces, whether you're escaping the crowds in the historic center, going swimming and sunbathing at the many beaches around Danube Island, or renting a bike to ride along the water. If you're unfamiliar with the area, book a guided bike tour to ride past city landmarks and stop by the best viewpoints on the river.

Per one customer who booked the E-Bike Wine Culture Tour, "Ata was an excellent guide. He made sure everyone safely navigated the city bike lanes and the countryside bike paths. He was friendly and very knowledgeable about Vienna and the sites seen to and from the Abby. The tour took us from the city center, along the Danube River to a small town called Klosterneuburg, where we toured the winery Abby and tasted the delicious wine produced on site. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the fun of exploring on bikes. Exceptional excursion!"

Yes, you can take boat tours in Vienna from the Danube Canal to the Danube River. Note that the canal is near the city center—not the Danube River—so you won’t see many landmarks while cruising the river, except for the St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Danube Tower.

Yes, you can swim in the Danube River in Vienna. The most popular places to swim are at Danube Island and Old Danube (Alte Donau) lake, particularly at the Strandbad Gänsehäufel island in the lake. There are also several swimming pools you can go to around the neighborhood of Bruckhaufen.

Yes, there are bike paths and walking trails in Vienna that allow you to explore along the Danube River. There are trails that you can walk and cycle across Danube Island, extensive paths on the outer sides of the river, and a circuit around the Alte Donau.

Yes, Vienna has summer festivals and events held on the Danube River. Each year at the start of summer, Danube Island is home to a music festival, Donauinselfest, where local acts perform. At the Alte Donau in late July, boaters fill the lake to watch fireworks during the Lichterfest festival.

The area around the Danube River is home to some of Vienna’s best green spaces and parks. Danube Island is basically one large park and recreation space, and nearby Donau Park sits between the river and Alte Donau lake. Further downriver lies the sprawling wild parkland of the Lobau.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Danube River. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Vienna:

• Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn)

• Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien)

• St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

• St. Peter's Church

• Historic Center of Vienna

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Vienna.