Tours & Experiences Near
Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)
The Leopoldstadt (Prater) (2nd District) area around Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival) is a hub for some of Vienna's best tours and experiences. From walking tours to river cruises and food tastings, you'll find 0 experiences within easy reach.
Picture a narrow island stretching for miles down the Danube, completely overtaken by a three-day summer rager. That is the Donauinselfest. It is the undisputed heavyweight champion of European open-air parties. Every year, Vienna welcomes roughly three million people to these shores, yet the vibe s…
About the 2nd District Area
Creative, energetic, culturally rich, and incredibly green
Leopoldstadt is essentially a giant island caught between the Danube and the Donaukanal. Once nicknamed 'Mazzesinsel' (Matzo Island) for its deep Jewish roots, the 2nd district is now where old-school kosher bakeries meet the city's best third-wave espresso. It's a massive, green slice of Vienna that stretches from the graffiti-splashed concrete of the canal to the six-million-square-meter wilderness of the Prater. You'll find grit here, but also polished Venetian-style palazzos on Praterstraße and beer gardens that have been pouring cold Budvars since the 19th century. It’s the right place for you if you want a neighborhood that feels lived-in, diverse, and unapologetically local. Forget the pristine museum vibes of the city center. Leopoldstadt is where Vienna actually breathes.
Don't Miss
- •Ride the historic 1897 Wiener Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel)
- •Eat crispy Stelze (pork knuckle) at the 3,000-seat Schweizerhaus
- •Relax at Strandbar Herrmann and the Donaukanal beach bars
- •Stroll and sample international street food at Karmelitermarkt
Best For
Local Tip
Plan for the 2026 and 2027 S-Bahn closures between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof. Lean on the U1 or U2 lines to get across town.