Donauinsel
Donauinsel is an officially designated clothing-optional park in Vienna, Austria. Average air temperatures peak in July at 21°C (70°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gänsehäufel (1.6 km (1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Donauinsel
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | 42 mm |
| February | 0°C | 38 mm |
| March | 4°C | 46 mm |
| April | 10°C | 41 mm |
| May | 14°C | 85 mm |
| June | 19°C | 91 mm |
| July | 21°C | 88 mm |
| August | 20°C | 86 mm |
| September | 15°C | 79 mm |
| October | 10°C | 54 mm |
| November | 4°C | 45 mm |
| December | 0°C | 42 mm |
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: NEUE DONAU, STROMAB REICHSBRÜCKE, LINKS
- Coordinates: 48.22900, 16.40884 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Austria?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Donauinsel
- 1Gänsehäufel naturist pool · ViennaOfficial
- 2Sonnenbad nude beach · ViennaOfficial
- 3Südstrand nude beach · ViennaOfficial
- 4Tritonwasser nude beach · ViennaCustomary
- 5Naturistenpark Lobau nudist resort · Vienna · best October to AprilNaturist only
- 6Dechantlacke nude beach · ViennaCustomary
- 7Naturdenkmal Toter Grund naturist park or area · ViennaTolerated
- 8Fasangartenarm nude beach · ViennaCustomary
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Donauinsel clothing optional?
Donauinsel is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to WienTourismus (City of Vienna tourist board): Baden an der Alten und Neuen Donau. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Austria before you go.
Is the water clean at Donauinsel?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (NEUE DONAU, STROMAB REICHSBRÜCKE, LINKS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Donauinsel?
The closest are Gänsehäufel (1.6 km (1 mi)), Sonnenbad (1.7 km (1.1 mi)) and Südstrand (1.8 km (1.1 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against WienTourismus (City of Vienna tourist board): Baden an der Alten und Neuen Donau (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q23249 · All data sources and licenses.