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Währing Water Tower: A Historic Landmark

Discover Vienna's historic Währing Water Tower in Anton-Baumann-Park, a monument to the city's early waterworks and future U5 integration.

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The Währing Water Tower, nestled within Anton-Baumann-Park in Vienna's 18th district, is a historic monument dating back to the 1830s. Once part of the Kaiser-Ferdinands-Wasserleitung, it supplied filtered Danube water to the city. Though no longer in operation, the tower stands as a reminder of Vienna's early water supply system and is slated for renovation.

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Local tips

  • Explore Anton-Baumann-Park, surrounding the tower, for playgrounds, sports facilities, and green spaces.
  • Note that the water tower is not currently open to the public, but can be viewed from the outside.
  • Check for updates on the planned renovation of the tower, scheduled to begin in 2026.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    Anton-Baumann-Park is accessible via Vienna's public transport system. Take the U6 subway line to the Michelbeuern-AKH station. From there, it's a short walk to the park. A single ticket costs €2.40.

  • Walking

    From the AKH (General Hospital), Anton-Baumann-Park is a short walk. Follow the signs towards the park. The Währing Water Tower is located within the park.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Vienna. A taxi ride from the city center to Anton-Baumann-Park will cost approximately €12-€15 and take around 15 minutes. Taxi fares start at €5.00, with each KM priced at €1.4.

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The Währing Water Tower, located in the Anton-Baumann-Park in Vienna's 18th district (Währing), is a historical monument with an interesting past. Constructed between 1836 and 1842 based on the plans of architect Paul Wilhelm Eduard Sprenger, it was part of the Kaiser-Ferdinands-Wasserleitung. This system pumped filtered water from the Danube Canal to elevated reservoirs, supplying the city. With a capacity of 141,250 liters, the Währing Water Tower played a crucial role in Vienna's water distribution. However, as the city grew, the system became inadequate, and the tower was gradually decommissioned after the opening of the First Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline in 1873. Today, the Währing Water Tower no longer functions as part of the water supply. Although it requires renovation, plans are underway to restore the tower, potentially incorporating it into the ventilation system for the new U5 subway line. The surrounding Anton-Baumann-Park provides a green space with playgrounds and sports facilities, making it a local recreational area. The park also features a birch tree planted in memory of Johanna Dohnal, Austria's first female minister.

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