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Discover the Water Adventure World Water Tower Favoriten: Vienna's Unique Water-Themed Attraction and Educational Exhibit

Experience playful water features and learn about Vienna's drinking water supply at this fascinating historic site.

Discover Vienna's Water Adventure World Water Tower Favoriten, an expansive water-themed attraction spanning 15,000 square meters in the Favoriten district. This unique destination offers engaging play and relaxing areas alongside educational displays detailing Vienna's historic water supply and the Wasserturm's significance. Experience interactive water features and learn about the city's high-spring pipelines. The attraction typically operates seasonally from early May to late September.

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Exhibition summary

Discover the 'Wassererlebniswelt Wasserturm Favoriten', a 15,000 square meter water-themed attraction built around a historic water tower in Vienna's Favoriten district. This space offers play, fun, and relaxation, alongside educational insights into Vienna's water supply system and the historical significance of the Wasserturm.

Curatorial context

The Wassererlebniswelt Wasserturm Favoriten is a sprawling 15,000 square meter attraction in Vienna's 10th district, Favoriten, ingeniously built around and over the underground reservoirs of a historic water tower. It provides visitors with opportunities for play, enjoyment, and relaxation, while also imparting knowledge about the vital element of water. A dedicated 'Water Experience Path' details how Vienna is supplied with drinking water via two high-spring pipelines, which transport the water approximately 330 kilometers to the city without pumps. The landscaped grounds are adorned with waterfalls, ponds, streams, and bridges, complemented by interactive water-themed play stations and public drinking fountains. Children have designated areas for water experiments, and a large shower feature offers a refreshing escape on hot days. Central to the new water world is the historic Water Tower (Wasserturm), a notable example of industrial historicism erected in 1898/99. Prior to the establishment of the high-spring water pipelines, it supplied drinking water to higher-lying parts of the district. The building, distinguished by its colorful roof tiles, underwent renovation in the 1990s and now serves as a venue for exhibitions and cultural events, preserving its historical significance while integrating into the modern recreational space.

Admission and ticket notes

The Water Adventure World operates seasonally from early May to the end of September. Specific opening hours vary by day of the week, with extended hours on weekends and holidays. Entry information for the water play area itself is not explicitly detailed, but it is generally understood to be an accessible public space within the district's recreational offerings.

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Venue
Am Hof Square
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024
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