Donau City: Vienna's Modern Skyline on the River

Where Vienna is usually defined by historic architecture, the north bank of the Danube reveals a completely different picture. Donau City is Vienna's modern skyline, an ensemble of glass and steel towers that has grown steadily since the 1990s.

Between the UN Complex and the DC Tower

The district originally took its name from its proximity to the Vienna International Centre, the seat of the United Nations in Vienna, whose distinctive Y-shaped towers have defined the area since the 1970s. With the 220-meter DC Tower, Austria's tallest building since 2013, Donau City gained its new landmark.

A District in Transition

Alongside office towers, recent years have brought a growing number of residential buildings, university facilities, and leisure amenities, gradually turning Donau City from a purely office-focused location into a mixed-use district. The riverside promenade along the New Danube invites walks with views of the skyline.

Skyline on the Water

Especially in the evening, when the towers are illuminated and reflected in the waters of the Danube, Donau City shows its most striking side. For anyone interested in architecture, the district offers a striking contrast to the historic city center and a glimpse of 21st-century Vienna.