Vienna's Danube Island: glorious summer days in Vienna

The vast recreational area right in the middle of town

Visitors looking for tranquility and relaxation or for sports in summer in Vienna will be delighted to discover Vienna's Danube Island, right in the heart of Vienna.

In summer, thousands of locals and tourists alike use the area, which extends over a length of more than 20 kilometres, each day. Whether for sports, entertainment, restaurants, culture or relaxation: Vienna's Danube Island offers a bit of everything and hosts a world-famous open-air music festival, one of the largest of its kind, the Danube Island Festival, every year.

Photo of a paved bike path along the Danube with a view of the UN City in Vienna — The Danube Island - the perfect place for relaxation, exercise and leisure activities © Christian Stemper

Summer in Vienna: leisure, relaxation and activities on and around the Danube Island

Guests who get off to an early start from the Hotel Stefanie to Vienna's Danube Island can look forward to an unforgettable holiday experience. A stroll along the banks of the New Danube, the Old Danube, on the Danube island and through the Floridsdorf aquatic park will reveal numerous and diverse sights and attractions. The local recreational area and the river and lakes of the city of Vienna offer countless water-side opportunities for all sunbathing fans, keen swimmers and sports lovers to spend their leisure time along a stretch of 21 kilometres, relaxing or keeping fit.

Sport & leisure on the Danube Island

Whether you are out bathing, cycling, jogging or inline skating along the Danube: sports aficionados will appreciate the wide range of possibilities available on the Danube Island in Vienna in summer. The Danube Island offers a wide selection of bicycles, inline skates or rickshaws for the entire family to rent. People simply looking for a bit of leisure will also find nothing wanting: when the waters of the Danube gently flow by, you can't help but lean back and relax. The local pub scene, which guarantees lively entertainment and culinary delights till late at night in summer, is also a popular feature of the island.

Enjoy your summer in Vienna on the Danube Island

There's always action on Vienna's Danube Island. You can easily reach the popular local recreational area from Hotel Stefanie on the No. 1 subway line. Late at night, when a glorious summer day on the banks of the Danube is drawing to a close, you can look forward to a leisurely return to your holiday hotel. At the Hotel Stefanie you can end your day on a relaxing note, whether at the hotel bar or in the comfortable hotel rooms of Vienna's oldest hotel. Book your room online today!