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The Donauturm (or Danube Tower) is the tallest structure in Austria, standing an impressive 252 m (827 ft) high. There are two viewing terraces at a height of 155 m (508,53 ft) and 150 m (492,13 ft). In 2023, as part of an art project, there was built the Donauturm slide, Europe's highest slide at an impressive height of 165 m (541,34 ft) on the Danube Tower. Daredevils can slide down the northern outer side of the tower to the viewing at a height of 150 m (492,13 ft) and get an adrenaline rush as well as a breathtaking view. The tower also has a revolving restaurant and a café. So you can enjoy the taste of Vienna while experiencing a fantastic view of majestic Vienna, the beautiful blue Danube and the Vienna Woods surrounding the city. The Danube Tower is currently the tallest building in Austria.
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Skip the ticket lines at Donauturm when you book in advance.
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower
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Skip-the-line Donauturm Danube Tower Vienna Tour, Transfer
 
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Skip-the-line Donauturm Danube Tower Vienna Tour, Transfer
 
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Vienna Pass

Visit the Donauturm and a host of other attractions when you buy a Vienna Pass!
Vienna PASS: All incl. Sightseeing Pass for 85+ Attractions
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4 tips for visiting the Donauturm

View from the Danube Tower | PixabayView from the Danube Tower | Pixabay
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Save money with the Vienna Pass
As a city ticket, the Vienna Pass includes admission to Vienna's most important attractions and museums as well as hop-on hop-off tours at a package price that is unbeatable when the program is packed. Admission to the Donauturm (Danube Tower) is also already included.
Danube Tower at dusk | PixabayDanube Tower at dusk | Pixabay
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Interaktive Panorama Screens
Interactive panorama screens provide information in eight languages about surrounding attractions of the city. By using the touch function, you can zoom in very close to the attractions. Furthermore you can get more detailed informations about the surrounding sights. A special night mode shows the highlights of the city even in the dark.
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Pastries and more
It is not only the revolving café that offers curd cheese or apple strudel and similar local highlights. Typical Austrian-regional cuisine is also on offer in the revolving restaurant.
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Slide experience at breathtaking heights
The Danube Tower features a special highlight – a slide, more precisely Europe's highest slide. The slide was built at an impressive height of 165 m (541,34 ft) on the Danube Tower. The internationally renowned German object artist Carsten Höller is responsible for the art project. Daredevils can slide through the semi-transparent artwork on the northern outer side of the tower to the viewing level at a height of 150 m and get an adrenaline rush as well as a breathtaking view. The installation took place in 2023 in a spectacular helicopter operation and will give the Viennese landmark a new, temporary silhouette for at least a few years. Please note that a separate slide ticket must be purchased in addition to the admission ticket to use the slide.
Vienna from above | Flickr: Michael Pollak CC BY 2.0
Vienna from above | Flickr: Michael Pollak CC BY 2.0

Danube Tower - the best viewpoint of Vienna and the Danube River

On a clear day, from the Donauturm (Danube Tower) you have a distant view up to 80km (nearly 50 miles), so that the Slovak capital Bratislava comes into view.

Viewing highlight in Vienna

Located across from the historic Old Town in Vienna's 22nd district and next to the modern skyscrapers of Danube City, the Danube Tower offers a 360-degree panorama of all the aspects that make Vienna such an exciting city.

The surrounding Danube Park is also a great place to take a break before or after a visit to the Donauturm (Danube Tower) in Vienna.

History of the Danube Tower

The Danube Tower was built in 1962 as part of the construction work for the Vienna International Garden Show in 1964. The two revolving restaurants, the café at a height of 160m (525 ft) and the revolving restaurant at 170m (558 ft) were already planned at the time and completed in time for the show. In 2018 - 55 years after its construction - the Danube Tower was 'state of the art' rebuilt and extended. Extensive modernization, technical adaptations and a return to the elegant style of the 1960s were carried out. The visitor and viewing experience was enhanced with new entertainment options and information screens.

Vienna's highest observation decks

Photo
Building
Total height
Height of observation deck
Open since
Vienna
DonauturmVienna | Austria
252m#1 in Vienna#1 in Austria#66 worldwide
165m#2 in Vienna#2 in Austria#68 worldwide
1964
DC TowerVienna | Austria
250m#2 in Vienna#2 in Austria#67 worldwide
220m#1 in Austria#61 worldwide
2013
St. Stephen's CathedralVienna | Austria
136m#3 in Vienna#3 in Austria#79 worldwide
72m#3 in Austria#80 worldwide
1160
worldwide
Burj KhalifaDubai | UAE
828m#1 in UAE#1 worldwide
585m#1 in UAE#1 worldwide
2010
Empire State BuildingNew York | USA
443m#3 in USA#17 worldwide
373m#3 in USA#14 worldwide
1931
Eiffel TowerParis | France
324m#1 in France#42 worldwide
276m#1 in France#36 worldwide
1889
Donauturm is number 2 in Vienna and number 68 on the worldwide list of the tallest buildings with an observation deck.

General information

opening hours

Viewing platform: daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm, last ascent 9:15 pm, last descent 9:45 pm. Tower slide: daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm, last slide 9:00 pm. Donaushop: daily 10:30 am–9:00 pm. Donaubräu restaurant: Thursday–Sunday 11:30 am–10:00 pm (kitchen until 8:30 pm); closed Monday–Wednesday, except for exclusive events by arrangement. Welcome Desk: Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm; opening hours may vary on selected dates.

address

Donauturm Aussichtsturm- und Restaurantbetriebsgesellschaft m.b.H
Donauturmplatz 1
1220 Vienna

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tickets

Single admission (express lift to the 150 m viewing platform): Adult €18.00; Child 6–14 years €10.80; Infant 3–5 years €4.30; Senior 65+ €14.40. Tower & Train combination ticket: Adult €20.00; Child 6–14 years €11.50; Infant 3–5 years €7.00; Infant under 3 years €3.50. Group rates (per person): Adult €15.90; Senior 65+ €12.70; Youth 15–19 years €12.70; Child 6–14 years €9.50; Child 3–5 years €4.80; Child under 3 years free; Slide from 6 years €6.00.

how to get there

The Donauturm (Danube Tower) can be easily reached by taking the U1 Metro to the VIC/Kaisermühlen station or to the Alte Donau station or by taking the U6 Metro to the Neue Donau station. From both stations you can take the bus line 20A to the station Donauturm. The Donauturm is also a stop on the Vienna Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off tours. A limited number of parking spaces are available at the Donauturm. Guests are asked to park at the nearby public car parks.
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