Donaupark

Location: 1220 Vienna (Donaustadt), Austria
Type: Large modern urban park
Highlight: Danube Tower (Donauturm)

Donaupark is one of Vienna’s largest and most spacious green areas, located in the 22nd district near the Danube River. The park was created for the 1964 Vienna International Garden Show and is designed with a modern landscape concept that emphasizes open lawns, long sightlines, and broad recreational spaces.

Unlike many historic parks in central Vienna, Donaupark feels expansive and airy. The landscape combines wide meadows, landscaped gardens, lakes, and long walking paths, creating an ideal setting for outdoor activities, relaxation, and panoramic views. Rising above the park is the Danube Tower, an iconic observation tower that serves as a visual landmark visible from many parts of the park.

Atmosphere

Donaupark offers a relaxed and spacious environment with:

• Large open lawns for relaxation and informal sports
• Seasonal flower gardens and landscaped areas
• Wide walking and cycling paths
• Open horizons and a light, modern park atmosphere

The park is popular with joggers, cyclists, families, and visitors looking for open green space away from the dense historic city center.

Why Visit Donaupark

• One of Vienna’s largest and most modern parks
• Home to the Danube Tower observation platform
• Perfect for long walks, cycling, and outdoor recreation
• Located close to the Danube River and Donauinsel leisure area

Donaupark offers a different perspective on Vienna: a large-scale urban landscape defined by openness, greenery, and space to move freely.

For a deeper look at the park across the year, read our guide:
“Donaupark Vienna Through the Seasons: When to Visit for the Best Experience.”