Old Danube

The Old Danube (German: Alte Donau) is an oxbow lake of the Danube in Vienna, Austria. Situated northeast of the New Danube, it is a remnant of the river's former course, now separated from the main stream and the New Danube.

Old Danube
The U1 crossing the Old Danube
Old Danube
LocationVienna
Coordinates48°13′56″N 16°25′40″E / 48.23222°N 16.42778°E / 48.23222; 16.42778
Max. length5.2 km (3.2 mi)
Max. width300 m (980 ft)
Surface area1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Average depth2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Max. depth6.8 m (22 ft)
Water volume3,700,000 m3 (130,000,000 cu ft)
Websitewien.gv.at/english/environment/waterbodies/old-danube