„When days are hot, when days are cool...“, don’t be put off by the idea of a public pool; in Vienna you can always find a great place to swim. A complete list of public pools in Vienna is located at www.wien-konkret.at/sport/schwimmbad. Of those, here are the outdoor pools that we think will be your best bet.

Stadionbad

Prater-Krieau, 1020 (on the Praterhauptallee
next to the Praterstadion / Happelstadion Corner of Meiereistraße)
Telefon: +43 1 720 21 02
www.wien-konkret.at/sport/schwimmbad/stadionbad

The Stadionbad is a well-loved pool center located in the middle of the Prater. In addition to its wave pool, children’s pool, and numerous diving boards, the Stadionbad has what used to be the largest and is now probably the most fun water slide in the city. In addition to the pools, sports enthusiasts will appreciate the multiple football fields, volleyball areas, and minigolf course.

Thermalbad Oberlaa
www.oberlaa.at
Kurbadstraße 14, 1100
+43 1 680 09 9600

This grand dame recently received a complete facelift, and the results are striking. Through its large wellness area, Oberlaa has always attracted older guests and spa fans. Now, old and young alike can enjoy a wide array of great pool attractions including wave pools, 32-36 degree thermal water pools, a kids’ area with an 80m long light and sound-equipped water slide, and their “Liquid Sound” experience in the outer pool. Extensive spa and massage treatments are also on offer.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 8.45-22.00, Sun & Holidays 7.45-22.00
Last admission 2 hours prior to close

Schönbrunnerbad
Schloßpark Schönbrunn, 1130
Tel: (01)817 53 53
www.schoenbrunnerbad.at

At the north end of the Schönbrunn Schlosspark, lies this very attractive swimming pool area. There are no slides, trampolines or children’s playground, just an olympic-sized pool and a family pool which includes a shallow kids’ area. The water here seems particularly clean, which it should, since it gets completely changed against fresh water 1-2 times per month. Higher admission prices here keep the crowd slightly more exclusive.

Krapfenwaldlbad
Krapfenwaldgasse 65-73, 1190
Tel: (01)320 15 01
www.wien-konkret.at/sport/schwimmbad/krapfenwaldlbad

The view over all of Vienna is spectacular, and one of the reasons many come here to swim. The view of the fellow swimmers is also not bad, as this pool has come to be known for its better-than-average looking crowd. Sight-seeing aside, the swimming is good here, although it quickly crowds up on nice summer afternoons, while the water remains surprisingly cool!

Gänsehäufel
Moissigasse 21, 1220
www.gänsehäufel.at

Located right across from the UN, this is one of the largest swimming areas in Vienna, with over six pools, and a lake for those of us who have issues with chlorine. You can rent paddle boats, put the little ones in a wading pool, „ride the waves“ in the wave pool, and snack at one of the many restaurants and cafes in the area. Conveniently, there is a public bus which stops right in front of the entrance gates if you don’t want to drive. With miniature golf, a Luftburg area, trampoline and much more, family entertainment possibilities at the Gänsehäufel are practically endless.

Strandbad Alte Donau
www.wien-konkret.at/sport/schwimmbad/strandbad-alte-donau/
Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 91, 1220
Tel: +43 1 263 65 38

Surrounded by green, the family can swim here in the natural waters of the Alte Donau, or practice their strokes in one of the three other swimming pools: a baby pool, children’s pool, or main pool. When the little ones need to dry out for a bit, playgrounds and other open areas abound.