15 Best Swimming Pools in Vienna

Krapfenwaldlbad is a public outdoor pool in Vienna’s wooded 19th district, combining swimming with generous space for lounging, sports and enjoying elevated views. Its restored pool setting and mature trees give a day here more of a green escape feel than a quick urban dip.

Strandbad Angelibad brings a beach-like swimming day to the Alte Donau, with calm water, abundant natural shade and room to settle in beneath the trees. The setting works particularly well for families and relaxed summer outings, adding a children’s pool, playground atmosphere and the practical comforts of showers and changing facilities.

Familienbadestrand Neue Donau is a spacious, family-friendly bathing area on Donauinsel at Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 7. The setting combines swimming, sport and relaxation, with areas described as shallow and suitable for an easy-going day beside the water.

Nearby bathing infrastructure includes Arena Beach, Pirat Bucht, CopaBeach and Pier 22, giving visitors several ways to extend a summer outing.

Familienbad Hugo-Wolf-Park is a public swimming pool in Vienna's 19th district, set within a park with two children's playgrounds and space for walks or scooter rides. Its family-oriented setting works well for combining a swim with outdoor play, especially for younger visitors.

The pool is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm at Hartäckerstraße.

Erlebnisbad Ebergassing is an outdoor swimming pool suited to straightforward summer recreation, with an organized feel and an accessible daily schedule. Its appeal lies in keeping a pool day simple and practical, making it a useful choice for swimmers looking beyond central Vienna.

Kongressbad is a substantial public swimming pool on Julius-Meinl-Gasse in Vienna’s 16th district, housed in one of the city’s most distinctive historic bathing buildings. Its facilities include a large pool, two additional pools and a separate children’s pool, making it particularly suitable for family outings.

Hadersdorf-Weidlingauer Bad is a compact public outdoor pool on Hauptstraße in Vienna’s 14th district. The facilities include a larger pool, a children’s pool and a water slide, offering a straightforward choice for casual swimming and family play. Shaded space is limited and the pool can become busy, so it suits visitors who value a smaller neighbourhood setting more than extensive lap-swimming space.

Döblinger Bad combines four pools with a generous outdoor setting at Geweygasse 6 in Vienna’s 19th district. It is well suited to families and groups, with a children’s playground, volleyball area, many deck chairs and green space for breaks between swims.

Set beside Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Schönbrunner Bad is a spacious outdoor pool built around a 50-metre sports pool and large swimming areas. The complex adds a café, wellness restaurant, fitness and wellness facilities, sun loungers included with entry, and evening swimming during the summer months.

Online season-ticket booking is available, while day tickets can be bought at the entrance. Opening hours are listed as 8:30 am to 9 pm daily.

Höpflerbad is a leafy public outdoor pool in Vienna’s 23rd district, with different pool depths designed for varied ages and swimming abilities. Its facilities include a main pool, a wave pool, two children’s pools and play areas, while the surrounding gardens and trees create room for relaxing in the shade.

Familienbad Schweizergarten is a family-focused public pool beside Schweizergarten in Vienna’s 3rd district. Its large, shallow pool is suitable for younger children, complemented by a small slide, climbing frame, children’s toilets, changing facilities and a kiosk serving ice cream, sweets and snacks.

The location has strong transport connections and opening hours from 10 am to 8 pm daily. Entrance queues can be slow at busy times, so allow extra time when arriving with children.

Floridsdorfer Bad is an indoor public pool on Franklinstraße, designed around a 25-metre swimming pool with spacious spectator facilities and a large tribune. It is especially relevant when competitions or organised swimming events are taking place, while the venue also offers a sauna and shower-bath facilities.

Laaerbergbad is an outdoor swimming and recreation complex in Vienna’s 10th district, offering a main pool, wave pool and two children’s pools. Its green grounds provide room for shaded rest, with sun loungers available around the bathing areas.

Badestelle Donau-Oder-Kanal offers an informal waterside escape in Vienna’s 22nd district, suited to quiet time outdoors and an open-air dip rather than a fully serviced pool complex. The setting can feel especially appealing for a break from the city, with access listed around the clock.

Brigittenauer Bad is a public indoor swimming and sauna complex on Klosterneuburger Straße in Vienna’s 20th district. It offers solid lap-swimming possibilities, with hourly tickets and day passes available for flexible visits. Sauna and shower-bath facilities add options beyond the main pool.