You
can visit the famous Danube River which passes through the City
of Vienna. You can hire a boat or board a river cruise and take
in the amazing scenery, ski or even ice skate in winter. Another
highlight of the river in Vienna is the Danube Island; an artificial
land mass which is a haven for outdoor sporting and recreational
activities including; cycling, jogging, walking, barbeque areas,
sporting facilities, beach volleyball.
Other facilities and services on the island include;
pubs, restaurants, cafes, boat and bike hire. The island was
constructed originally as a flood protection area covering
21 km.
The River:
The Danube River is the second longest river
on the European Continent after the Volga River rising from
the Black Forest in the Southwest of Germany emptying into
the Black Sea. The Danube River in Vienna and Austria is under
the jurisdiction of the Donau Auen National Park.
Other attractions along the river in Vienna are;
The Danube Tower:
The tower standing at about 826 feet high, this tower features a revolving
restaurant and a watching deck at its top.
The Prater:
An amusement and recreational park, the Prater
is another true icon of Vienna. The Park features a number
of attractions including; water slides, roller coasters, pubs
and restaurants. The main highlight of the park is the Reisenrad;
a large Ferris wheel built in the late 19th Century. Entrance
to the park is free.