Danube Canal: Street Art, Graffiti and Waterfront Life
Vienna's biggest open-air gallery from Otto Wagner to beach bars
TopicWien- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private street art tour along Vienna's Danube Canal shows the creative, youthful side of the city. You discover graffiti, murals and art projects and hear how the riverbank went from backyard to hotspot.
The Danube Canal runs along the edge of the old town and was neglected for a long time. Today it is one of Vienna's favorite places to hang out, with bars, beach clubs and bike paths, and also one of the city's largest open-air galleries.
Along the embankment walls there are areas where artists may paint legally. That means the scene changes constantly: new works cover old ones, and well-known artists from around the world leave their mark here. Your guide explains the techniques, styles and codes of the scene.
In between stand buildings that tell city history: Otto Wagner's Schützenhaus, the Urania from 1910 and the boat station at Schwedenplatz. Art, architecture and modern Viennese lifestyle all come together.
Highlights
- Legal graffiti walls on the Danube Canal
- Murals and works by international artists
- Styles, techniques and codes of the scene
- Otto Wagner's Schützenhaus
- Vienna's waterfront life between beach bars and bike paths
The route
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1Urania
Start at the adult education center from 1910.
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2Schwedenplatz
Riverside promenade and boat station.
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3Graffiti walls
Ever-changing works on the embankment.
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4Schützenhaus
Otto Wagner's building on the water.
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5Rossauer Lände
Finish with new murals and city views.
Who this tour is for
For art fans, photographers and anyone who wants to get to know young, urban Vienna.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Will we see the same works on every tour?
No, the pieces change all the time and some last only days. Every tour shows the scene as it is right now.
