Sonnenbad
Sonnenbad is an officially designated clothing-optional beach 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 Südstrand (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Sonnenbad
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: ALTE DONAU, GÄNSEHÄUFEL SÜD
- Coordinates: 48.22548, 16.43160 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Austria?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Sonnenbad
- 1Südstrand nude beach · ViennaOfficial
- 2Gänsehäufel naturist pool · ViennaOfficial
- 3Tritonwasser nude beach · ViennaCustomary
- 4Donauinsel naturist park or area · ViennaOfficial
- 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 Sonnenbad clothing optional?
Sonnenbad is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Austria before you go.
Is the water clean at Sonnenbad?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ALTE DONAU, GÄNSEHÄUFEL SÜD) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Sonnenbad?
The closest are Südstrand (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Gänsehäufel (0.3 km (0.2 mi)) and Tritonwasser (1.3 km (0.8 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.