We meet at the u-bahn (underground/metro) station ‘Alte Donau’ on the U1 red line. Please arrive here 5 minutes before the confirmed start time of your tour to avoid delays and to give us more time on the water! We then walk to our launching point (12 mins) to get set up with safety & dry storage equipment, and to go over basic kayaking technique.

We’ll be investigating the most relaxing part of Vienna, the Alte Donau; a lakeside village which was cut off from the main Danube channel in 1870. This is where nocturnal beavers now roam in an old side arm of the grand river. We’ll see how Vienna maintains its long-established reputation as a center for diplomacy, politics and international relations as we paddle past the United Nations, along with several of the city’s other most important contemporary buildings, which together are forging ‘new’ Vienna’s emerging skyline. This is later contrasted with cute lakeside huts which adorn the water’s edge to give vibrant bursts of colour to the lakeshore. You’ll get loads of tips from us on things to do during your stay, all while making new international friends, getting some sunshine, and being active in the great outdoors!