Alte Donau, Angelibad

Austria Lake 1 - Excellent

Angelibad is a public bathing facility operated by the City of Vienna on the Alte Donau (Old Danube), a shallow former main channel of the Danube River separated during regulation work in 1870-1875. The Alte Donau is an intensively used recreational area known for swimming, boating, and fishing, with the bathing area featuring a sandy beach and good accessibility.

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Water

Shallow lake (Flachsee) formed from a former Danube river channel. Mean depth approximately 2.3 meters, well-mixed with no permanent water stratification. The bathing area has sandy bottom and gentle slope suitable for swimmers of all levels.

Location

Located on the Upper Alte Donau in Vienna (District 2, Leopoldstadt), Austria. Public municipal bathing facility operated by the City of Vienna. Accessible by public transport and car with parking available.

Facilities

Public municipal bathing facility with showers and toilets. Lifeguards present during bathing season. Beach flags indicating water quality status. Disabled access available. Waste disposal facilities provided. Dogs and other pets prohibited during bathing season.

Season

Official monitoring and bathing season typically May through September, with specific dates determined annually by local authorities.

Water Quality

Microbiological water quality monitored regularly over the past 5 years. The water body generally maintains good ecological and chemical status. Water renewal occurs naturally through circulation.

Risks

Risk of short-term pollution events (less than 72 hours duration) identified during heavy rainfall events due to combined sewer overflows. Potential for cyanobacteria or macroalgae blooms due to nutrient inputs, though risk assessed as low. Management measures in place for pollution incidents.