New part of the Pier 22: Sport, Cafés and enjoyment on the Danube!

New part of the Pier 22: Sport, Cafés and enjoyment on the Danube!

On June 16, 2025, a new chapter for Vienna's leisure activities was opened with the opening of the second part of the Pier 22 on the bank of the new Danube. After the first phase opened a year ago, the Viennese can now look forward to versatile offers in a modern leisure paradise. As the reports the new section a large, roofed sports field that is currently Proters exist, as well as a fitness area with adjustable power devices. The new sports areas and facilities should not only promote health and fitness, but also create a place of encounter.

City councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) was satisfied with the behavior of the Viennese and emphasized the important role of the project for the local community. These openings follow a construction delay of seven to eight weeks, caused by floods in the previous year. As part of the overall concept for public space, consumption -free zones, cozy lying areas and placed sports facilities are planned. According to wien.gv.at it is also paid to accessibility by making the new areas accessible to everyone.

a culinary experience on the water

A highlight of the new Pier 22 are the two newly opened cafes, "Inka an der Donau" with Peruvian delicacies and another café by Michael Ruess that offers healthy snacks. Both restaurants were kept low to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The "Café Pier 22" will be open all year round and offers guests a wonderful view of the new Danube.

In addition, the sports field can be roofed in the test phase, and the sports floor is installed in one to two months. The new showers and toilet facilities ensure that the stay on the Pier 22 becomes even more pleasant, while the lockers add another safety aspect for valuables. The fitness landscape is designed in such a way that it can also be used for training and events, such as the dbu

future developments on Pier 22

For the coming time, the plan of the City of Vienna provides for further developments. The third section of Pier 22 will continue with the construction of an Italian island restaurant, the opening of which is targeted for 2026. These new culinary offers and the creation of water additions throughout the area aim to improve access to the new Danube and further increase the quality of life in this part of Vienna.

The “Sunken City” project thus experiences continuous redesign and development, whereby it is also paid to elements such as flood protection that play a central role in the region. The area is redesigned in different phases, whereby each section offers unique advantages for residents: inside and visitors: inside. The already completed part has already survived the record flood in September 2024.

With the Pier 22, a place is created that not only promotes recreational sports, but also serves as a more attractive contact point for gastronomy and relaxation. The Viennese: Inside, it can be excited about the upcoming openings and activities in this wonderful leisure area.