Danube Island Festival: Allergy warning! Pollen flights add visitors!

Danube Island Festival: Allergy warning! Pollen flights add visitors!

On Friday, June 20, the starting signal for the legendary Danube Island Festival, which is drawn to the Viennese with music, culinary and happy get -together until Sunday. And while the anticipation of a cultural spectacle stirs up, there is an important ancillary information: Allergy sufferers should pay particular attention to the pollen load when visiting their festival. Because especially in the high season of the grass pollen, the enjoyment can be clouded quickly. This reported meinzirk.at, and also the experts of the Pollen Service Vienna confirm the warning tones.

The grass pollen season 2025 has been active this year as an above -average activity, but the peak values ​​of the stress have calmed down in the past few days. Nevertheless, according to today.at, an increased pollen load is to be expected, especially on the morning and in the evening. The most often affected are pasture grass, riding and bouquet grass, which thrive in the vicinity of the Danube and are favored by the warm temperatures and the sunshine. So that's not all-even the local fungal spores can be found in the current wet and warm weather.

warnings for allergy sufferers

The main causes of allergies are not just the grasses. The god tree and noble chestnut also contribute to an increased pollen load. While the flowering of the god tree has already reached its peak, allergies against the noble chestnut are rather rare. However, birch pollen allergy sufferers should be adopted on cross reactions, warns meinzirk.at.

For all those who have recently struggled with allergies, it is advisable to have the medication at hand. According to Maxmilian Bastl from Pollen Service Vienna, it is advisable to be prepared for the allergens in the air. Particular attention should be paid to the mushroom spores, especially Alternaria and Cladosporium

tips for relieving allergy symptoms

Current predictions show that allergic reactions cannot be ruled out in sunny weather, especially in the early morning and in the evening. So allergy sufferers should prepare well in advance and obtain further information about the pollen pollution in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. If you act in good time, you can also enjoy the Danube Island Festival with a little more lightness.

The preparations for the Danube Island Festival run in full swing and with a look at the weather conditions it looks good. Optimistic forecasts can be expected in both the number of visitors and the weather. Therefore: enjoy the festival, but remember to pay attention to your health! Further information is continuously updated before the weekend, so that allergy sufferers can plan the best time for your visit.