Donaukanal, Vienna

Name: Donaukanal
Address: Riverbank between Augartenbrücke and Franzensbrücke, Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43 504 3216690

#420 among attractions in Vienna

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The Donaukanal is a former arm of the river Danube, now regulated as a water channel, within the city of Vienna, Austria. It is 17.3 kilometres long and, unlike the Danube itself, it borders Vienna's city centre, Innere Stadt, where the Wien River flows into it. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'47"N, 16°22'31"E

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Riverbank between Augartenbrücke and FranzensbrückeInnere Stadt (Kärntner Viertel)Vienna Austria

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+43 504 3216690

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Donaukanal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Peterskirche, Kletterzentrum Austria, Mozarthaus Vienna.

~1840 ftS
Medieval place of worship and city icon
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
9 min walk • St. Stephen's Cathedral, a majestic symbol of Vienna, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. This Gothic structure, with its distinctive, ornately patterned, tiled roof, is one of Austria's most significant landmarks.
~1860 ftSW
Baroque church with organ concerts
Peterskirche, Vienna
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Peterskirche, or St. Peter's Church, stands as a stunning example of Baroque architecture and a spiritual oasis in the bustling Austrian capital. This parish church, renowned for its opulent interior and intricate design, offers...
~950 ftS
48°12'38"N • 16°22'30"E
Kletterzentrum Austria, Vienna
5 min walk • Climbing
~1790 ftS
1700s apartment where Mozart composed
Mozarthaus Vienna, Vienna
9 min walk • The Mozarthaus Vienna was Mozart's residence from 1784 to 1787. This building in Vienna's Old Town, not far from St. Stephen's Cathedral, is his only surviving Viennese residence and is now a museum.
~1570 ftS
1600s-era church with an ornate interior
Jesuit Church, Vienna
8 min walk • The Jesuit Church, also known as the University Church, is a two-floor, double-tower church in Vienna, Austria. Influenced by early Baroque principles, the church was remodeled by Andrea Pozzo between 1703 and 1705. The Jesuit Church is located on Dr.
~1150 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Maria am Gestade, Vienna
6 min walk • Maria am Gestade is a Gothic church in Vienna, Austria. One of the oldest churches in the city—along with St. Peter's Church and St. Rupert's Church—it is one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in Vienna.
~1850 ftS
Cemetery
Ducal Crypt, Vienna
9 min walk • The Ducal Crypt is a burial chamber beneath the chancel of Stephansdom in Vienna, Austria. It holds 78 containers with the bodies, hearts, or viscera of 72 members of the House of Habsburg.
~1700 ftS
Square
Stephansplatz, Vienna
9 min walk • The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world.
~1470 ftW
Memorial for Jewish Holocaust victims
Judenplatz, Vienna
8 min walk • The Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial also known as the Nameless Library stands in Judenplatz in the first district of Vienna. It is the central memorial for the Austrian victims of the Holocaust and was designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread.
~1490 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace
Episcopal Palace, Vienna
8 min walk • The Episcopal Palace in Vienna is the seat of the archbishop of Vienna, Austria. It is located in the centre of the city next to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
~460 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Ruprechtskirche, Vienna
3 min walk • St. Rupert's Church is a Romanesque church in Vienna, Austria. Traditionally considered to be the oldest church in the city, St. Rupert's Church is dedicated to Saint Rupert of Salzburg, patron saint of the salt merchants of Vienna. The church is located in one of the oldest parts of the city, the section of the Roman Vindobona.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Donaukanal?

Nearby attractions include Ruprechtskirche, Vienna (3 min walk), Schwedenplatz, Vienna (3 min walk), Stadttempel, Vienna (3 min walk), Café Diglas am Fleischmarkt, Vienna (5 min walk).

How to get to Donaukanal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Donaukanal:

Bus

Schwedenplatz/Morzinplatz • Lines: 7570 (1 min walk)
Schwedenplatz • Lines: 2A, N25, N29, N31, N38, N60, N66 (3 min walk)

Tram

Salztorbrücke • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Marienbrücke • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Schwedenplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (5 min walk)
Schottenring • Lines: U2, U4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (5 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (17 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (23 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (21 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (24 min walk)