The Amalienbad in Vienna's Favoriten neighborhood is an architectural landmark. It is simply one…read moreof the most beautiful indoor swimming pools ever constructed. It was built in the early 1920's by the Socialist government in Vienna as they developed a network of indoor and outdoor pools all over the city. Swimming has always been one of Vienna's main sports pursuits. You can notice this at the scores of beaches in the summertime that are filled with hundreds of thousands of people on a hot day. But in colder weather, we turn to the fine municipal indoor pools. Of course today, the Amalienbad has a full spa attached as well as other health and fitness activities. And underneath the main pool is a regulation training pool for competitive swimmers to train in. So after 100 years the Amalienbad is as busy today as it was on the day it first opened its doors.

I haven't been here in many years but I used to sunbathe on the roof with lots of oddly shaped…read moreolder women. I dream of returning.

Very often when it's crowded only 1-2 cash desks are open. You must wait for at least 30 minutes or…read moremore just to come in. Guys, it happens all the time and you are doing nothing!

I really love this place for a relaxing Sunday or an after-work treat. The facilities are very…read moreclean, and there are multiple pools depending on your preferred temperature and ambiance, both indoor and outdoor. The prices are reasonable (especially for an American--we're not used to cheap day-spas.) I can't speak to the quality of the salon, massages, etc. as I haven't indulged, but I'll amend my review if I do sometime. My only complaint is that, the last time I was there, there were quite a few very loud teenage boys running around, slamming their chairs around, yelling, etc. and nobody from the staff stepped in to ask them to quiet down (we were not in the children's section of the Therme!)

A great and huge pay-beach in Vienna, Gänsehäufel is worth the trip. I've tried other beach clubs…read morein Vienna and this one has them all beat with its large size, great facilities and food options, and nice beach along the alte donau. Located on an island in the alte donau, you can get there from the U1 VIC stop via a free shuttlebus or a 10-15 minute walk. Admission is just €5 for the day and €3.9 after 13:00. They have several pools, a diving one and a fun one for the kids. There are lots of trees to help offer some shade and reprieve from the sun. Several bakeries and snack bars help keep you fed during a long day of swimming. Swimming in the river is nicer here than other beach clubs, because they have smooth stones living the river bottom for you to stand on. Other clubs make you stand in the mud of the river, which isn't very nice.

Great place for a nice summers day out. You can swim, play sports, chill out and even grab a decent…read moresnack. On hot summer days very packed. Definitely would recommend going with bike as you'll wait for a long time waiting for free space on bus.

Great swimming pool for kids! We just returned from a…read moreChristmas trip to Vienna, and my kids needed a place to get some physical activity. We happened across Diana Bad on Lilienbrungasse, and it was great! They have a wave pool, a slide and other fun water features. It is open until 10pm on weeknights and 8pm on Sundays. It really added some fun to the trip! Not a place to swim laps however, more geared to children.

A little pricey but worth it for something different in Vienna during the cold months. The kids had…read morea great time for about two hours then they were done. Its small but several features to enjoy some quality family time. They have lifeguards on duty. Co-ed lockers but they have private changing areas and separate showers. You get a sensor bracelet to use the lockers and enter/exit. We did not use the sauna or restaurant this time, so I can not review those areas. Have fun!