Donauturm Tower

Address: Donauturm (Danube Tower), Donauturmstraße, 1220 Vienna, Austria

Website: https://www.donauturm.at

The Donauturm is an observation tower in Vienna’s Donaustadt district, rising above Donaupark and the Danube. It is one of Austria’s tallest structures, completed in the mid-20th century.

The tower offers panoramic city views from its upper levels and a revolving restaurant that provides 360-degree vistas of Vienna and the Danube. Indoor viewing areas and visitor facilities are located within the tower; the site is popular for short visits and dining with a view.

Construction took place in the postwar period to create a landmark and viewing point for the Donaupark area; it has served as a public observation and dining venue since completion. Over time the tower has been maintained and modernized for safety and visitor access.

Sited in Donaupark in Vienna’s northern Donaustadt district, the tower sits close to the Danube and the New Danube recreational areas, within easy transit distance of central Vienna.

• Viewing tip: Best views are on clear days and at sunset when the city and the Danube are visible across multiple districts.
• Getting there: Accessible by public transport from central Vienna via U1/U2 connections and local tram/bus links to Donaupark.

What to See#

• Observation decks: Located in Donaupark in the Donaustadt district, close to the Danube River, the tower dominates the park skyline and is served by elevators to the upper levels.
• Revolving restaurant: A revolving restaurant and café provide panoramic 360-degree views while seated; the tower also houses visitor facilities at ground level.

Donauturm (the Danube Tower) is in Donaupark in Vienna’s 22nd district. Take the U‑Bahn U1 to the Kaisermühlen/VIC station - the tower and park are a 5-10 minute walk from that stop. By car it is a short drive northeast from Vienna city centre via the Donauufer/B1 roads; public parking is available near the park.

• Plan your visit for late afternoon into sunset for the best light over the Danube and Prater; the rotating restaurant and viewing platforms give excellent panoramic views at golden hour.
• If you want to dine with the view, reserve a table in advance-restaurant slots fill faster than general observation-tower tickets, especially on weekends and holidays.
• Walk through Donaupark before or after your tower visit-many visitors skip the park's paths and small lakes, which offer quieter viewpoints of the tower and the river.