Around 100,000 visitors to the popular Danube Day in the National Park

The Donau-Auen National Park was very popular with around 100,000 visitors in 2024. Experience exciting events, including the Danube Day and the family festival!
The Donau-Auen National Park was very popular with around 100,000 visitors in 2024. Experience exciting events, including the Danube Day and the family festival! (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Around 100,000 visitors to the popular Danube Day in the National Park

The Donau-Auen National Park remains a popular destination for day trippers, especially for families and nature lovers. In the 2024 season, a total of around 100,000 visitors enjoyed the diverse offers and events of the park, which stretches at the gates of the pulsating cities of Vienna and Bratislava. Visitors had the opportunity to find out about the species -rich flora and fauna and to take part in environmental education programs.

The numerous events that stimulated the park during the season are particularly noteworthy. Events such as the family festival, the "Danube Day", and "Halloween with different" attracted many visitors and offered varied programs for young and old. These festivities not only created a festive atmosphere, but also promoted the awareness of environmental protection by arousing interest in nature.

environmental education in focus

In the visitor institutions, numerous information was provided that should help guests better understand the importance of the national park and its ecosystem. The aim was to emphasize both the recreational value and the protective efforts for the unique landscape. Particular attention was paid to the role of the national park as a habitat for many threatened species, while at the same time the visitors were encouraged to actively participate in environmental protection through sustainable practices.

The high number of visitors in 2024 clearly shows that the Donau-Auen National Park continues to be an important regional attraction that not only provides relaxation, but also actively promotes nature conservation. The versatile activities and the opportunity to learn more about nature are essential aspects that make the park so attractive to the public. The planning of future events is already being tackled in order to further strengthen the commitment to the environment and the love of nature and attract new flows of visitors. For more information about the park and its offers, see the article by www.noen.at .