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Danube Canal (Donau Kanal)

Vienna, Austria
Ranked #70 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Bodies of Water, Parks
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: This offshoot of the Danube River flows through the city just north of the downtown area and, with paved pathways lining its banks, makes for a...... more » Owner description: This offshoot of the Danube River flows through the city just north of the downtown area and, with paved pathways lining its banks, makes for a pleasant stroll. « less
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Vienna, Austria
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Lots of small bars, beach bars, some other side of vienna's culture More

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Vienna, Austria
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

The Donaukanal is the only waterway passing through Vienna proper - the river is 'outside" of the center of Vienna, so if you want a waterway experience in Vienna this is where you shouldhead. More

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Muscat Governorate, Oman
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

I love mother natures views. From the train station up to Donauturm (Danube tower) there are a lovely view of the river. Many seating area available. It is nice to make barbeque next to the river. More

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Vienna, Austria
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Many locals will swim in the Canal, but it's unlikely that you'd catch any expats there. The river is murky (so much for Blue Danube) and has a decent current. More

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Wasilla, Alaska
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Took at cruise from the harbor for 25 euto for 3 1/2 hrs. Great thing to do. You can also do a 1/2 cruise. Its great to see yhe city from the water and the River has alot of history. More

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Athens, Greece
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

The river was totally frozen! It was so cold we could barely talk to each other. People were ice-skating on the river and played ice hockey. Little kids were so funny, trying to find their balance in the ice :) We found a nice quiet cafe where I had 2 cups of Glühwein :pp (hot wine with juice, cinnamon and... More

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Munich, Germany
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

A wonderful place to hangout in the evening especially if you a re a couple. well , peopl say you have to take a boat ride to enjoy Danube, but you will feel its serenity on every inch of your body while just sitting on it shores. The island between the new and old vienna is the nicest place to... More

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NSW
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2010
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Their cashiers desk provided terrible service: in the middle of a sentence the lady just turned around and started talking to her friend, eventhough she later told me the boat was about to leave. My 80 year old parents hardly received help climbing on board (not suitable for handicapped people). Very scarse explanation was given on board, no music in... More

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Puebla, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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