Vienna's Water

On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Vienna Spring Water Main, a hiking path was established in 1988 along the most picturesque sections of the main course.

The drinking water-based hydropower plant Mauer generates fully three million kilowatt-hours of energy per year, supplying 1,000 households with electricity.

Vienna's drinking water originates in the Lower Austrian-Styrian Alps and reaches Vienna without pumps through galleries by exploiting the natural drop resulting from the difference in altitude.

• Vienna Water - Future Treasure (Long Version, YouTube, 2023)
• Vienna Water - Future Treasure (Short Version, YouTube, 2023)

The Vienna Water offers free brochures and DVDs about Vienna's water supply.

The Favoriten Water Tower, a former reservoir, is today used for exhibitions and events. The water tower is situated in the south of the city.