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.
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.
A brief summary to Währing Water Tower
- Anton-Baumann-Park, Vienna, Währing, 1180, AT
- Visit website
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.
Getting There
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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.
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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.
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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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