Danube Day in Austria

As part of the national Danube Day 2026 celebrations, events will take place both in Vienna and in the Donau-Auen National Park, helping to reach audiences across different locations. The main Danube Day event will be held in the national park, with a strong focus on school classes and experiential learning in nature.

A special highlight will once again be the involvement of Helmi, the Austrian water mascot, helping to communicate key messages on water protection and safety in an engaging and accessible way.

Danube Day at Schloss Orth, Donau-Auen National Park
Visitors, especially school classes, are invited to take part in interactive activities for children across 10 stations in the heart of the Donau-Auen National Park.

• Type of activity: Interactive activities for children
• Location: Schloss Orth, Orth an der Donau
• Date: 17 June 2026

Boat Tour with Trash Collection
This activity combines a boat tour with hands-on riverbank clean-up, raising awareness of litter pollution and encouraging active participation in protecting the Danube.

• Type of activity: Boat tour and trash collection
• Location: From Fischamend to Haslau
• Date: 18 June 2026

Vienna Event on Danube Island: LIFE Project “LifeBoat4Sturgeons”
A dedicated event on Vienna’s Danube Island will highlight the LIFE project LifeBoat4Sturgeons, showcasing concrete measures for species protection and river restoration in an urban setting. The Federal Minister is expected to attend.

• Type of activity: Public awareness event on species protection and river restoration
• Location: Danube Island, Vienna
• Date: 15 June 2026