Vienna at the peak of a heatwave. With temperatures reaching almost 40 degrees, many Viennese seek relief in the city's public pools.
Vienna’s Splendid Public Pools
Vienna, 2026
for The New York Times
Whether you’re looking to do laps in the pool or lounge in the shade beneath towering lindens, these swimming spots are a perfect way to beat the summer heat.
Full story on nytimes.com
Early morning at Vienna's Gänsehäufel.
Enjoying a dive in the Old Danube.
Martin has been coming to Gänsehäufel for more than 23 years.
Birgit sets up her decorations every morning at Gänsehäufel, Vienna.
Foundation Gänsehäufel
Lining up for the slide at Kongressbad.
Lángos: a savory, deep-fried dough snack with Hungarian roots.
Krapfenwaldbad
Sunbather at Kongressbad.
School kids enjoying a summer day at Stadionbad.
Alexander, a coach, trains for the Ironman at Stadionbad.
Schafbergbad
Schafbergbad
The Schafbergbad
Discover more
Studio Franz West
Griesebach
Portraits
Bühne Magazin