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Donaustadt Bridge: A Modern Viennese Landmark

Experience Vienna's modern architecture: the Donaustadt Bridge offers stunning views, pedestrian & cycling paths, and a key U-Bahn connection.

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The Donaustadt Bridge, a striking cable-stayed bridge spanning the Danube in Vienna, facilitates road, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Completed in 1997, it offers stunning views, especially when illuminated at night.

A brief summary to Donaustadt Bridge

  • Donauinsel, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, AT

Local tips

  • Walk or cycle across the bridge for panoramic views of Vienna and the Danube, especially beautiful at sunset.
  • Visit at night to see the bridge's striking A-shaped pylon illuminated.
  • Take the U2 subway line across the bridge to experience Vienna's efficient public transportation and see the Pedro Cabrita Reis art installation at Donaustadtbrücke station.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The most convenient way to reach the Donaustadt Bridge is via the U2 subway line, which has a dedicated station (Donaustadtbrücke) directly on the bridge. From central Vienna (e.g., Stephansplatz), take the U2 line towards Seestadt and disembark at Donaustadtbrücke. Single tickets cost €2.40. Alternatively, day passes are available for €5.80.

  • Walking

    If you are on Donauinsel (Danube Island), the bridge is easily accessible by foot. Follow the clearly marked pedestrian and bicycle paths leading to the bridge. There are no costs involved in walking across the bridge.

  • Car

    If driving, be aware that parking near the bridge can be limited. Consider using the Park & Ride facility at Donaustadtbrücke (U2), Am Kaisermühlendamm 113b, which offers affordable daily rates (€4.40) and connects directly to the U2 line. From there, take the U2 one stop to the Donaustadtbrücke station. Standard parking garages in the city center typically cost between €2.00 and €4.80 per hour.

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The Donaustadt Bridge, or Donaustadtbrücke, is a prominent feature of Vienna's modern landscape, gracefully arching over the Danube River. Completed in 1997, this 343-meter-long cable-stayed bridge is more than just a functional structure; it's an architectural statement that enhances the city's skyline. Designed by architect Wilhelm Holzbauer, the bridge integrates four distinct construction types: girder, steel, railway, and cable-stayed designs. Initially intended as a temporary solution during the Prater Bridge's reconstruction, the Donaustadt Bridge quickly became an integral part of Vienna's infrastructure. The city recognized its potential and adapted it to accommodate the U2 subway line, which now traverses the bridge. This adaptation showcases Vienna's forward-thinking approach to urban planning. The bridge connects Leopoldstadt with Donaustadt, carrying approximately 50,000 vehicles daily, along with U-Bahn tracks, footpaths, cycle paths, and utility tunnels. Its A-shaped pylon, reaching 75 meters high, is particularly striking when illuminated at night. Crossing the bridge offers panoramic views of the city and the Danube, making it a popular spot for pedestrians and cyclists. For those interested in public art, the Donaustadtbrücke station, which the U2 line crosses, features an art installation by Portuguese artist Pedro Cabrita Reis. This installation, characterized by orange-red and white concrete paint and a tall light rod, provides "an ideal crossing of the Danube – a second, artistic kind of bridge".

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