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Vienna's Donauturm at sunset, Austria's tallest structure featuring its distinctive tower design with two high-speed elevators and viewing platforms at 155 and 165 meters.

Danube Tower (Donauturm) Vienna, standing 252 meters tall with its observation deck and revolving restaurant, offering panoramic views over the Danube River and cityscape.

Sunset view from Donauturm's revolving restaurant at 170 meters height, overlooking Vienna's skyline with the meandering Danube River, Neue Donau, and the illuminated city lights below.

Evening panorama from Donauturm's rotating restaurant showing Vienna's modern skyline, with Millennium Tower silhouetted against orange sky.

Traditional Viennese Tafelspitz served at Donauturm's revolving restaurant, featuring tender boiled beef with root vegetables and apple horseradish.

Warm Nougat Knödel (chocolate-filled dumplings) served at Das Turm restaurant in Donauturm Vienna, accompanied by premium vanilla ice cream.

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Turm Restaurant – Donauturm in Vienna

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Turm Restaurant at the Donauturm (Danube Tower) offers one of Vienna’s most iconic dining experiences – quite literally above the city. Perched 170 meters high in the tower’s rotating section, this elegant restaurant pairs elevated Austrian cuisine with sweeping 360-degree views over Vienna, the Danube, and even the distant Alps on clear days. Set amid the quiet greenery of Donaupark, just north of the historic center, Turm Restaurant is part culinary destination, part architectural experience.

As the platform gently turns, you’ll enjoy a continuously shifting panorama with each course – from the baroque rooftops of the Inner Stadt to the vineyards spilling across the city’s outer districts. The menu strikes a refined balance between traditional Austrian flavors and contemporary technique, while the ambiance remains sophisticated yet relaxed – ideal for both special occasions and elevated sightseeing.

€€€ High End Austrian Food Panoramic Views Rooftop Bar

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Donauturmplatz 1
1220 Wien

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Awarded the Muvamo “360° Culinary View” for Vienna’s most breathtaking rotating dining experience.

Turm Restaurant is located in the Donauturm, Vienna’s tallest structure, and is best known for its 360-degree rotating view over the city. The rotation is gradual, completing a full circle during your meal, which allows you to see major landmarks like the Danube River, the Prater, and the city center without leaving your seat.

The main reason to come here is the combination of location and perspective. It’s one of the few restaurants in Vienna that offers this kind of view while maintaining a clear standard in food and service. The menu focuses on traditional Austrian dishes prepared to a high standard, and the service is efficient and professional. It’s not a place for experimental cuisine, but rather for classic dishes served in a formal setting.

The Turm restaurant manages a steady flow of local guests and international visitors, and the atmosphere remains relatively quiet and structured. Tables are arranged along the outer ring, so all guests have a view. Reservations are recommended, especially during high-demand times like weekends or sunset hours.

This is a destination for travelers who appreciate a strong sense of place and want to enjoy a classic meal in one of Vienna’s most iconic settings. The combination of the view, the food, and the setting makes it a memorable experience, especially for first-time visitors.

Helpful Hints

Make a reservation well in advance – especially around sunset or weekends.
Arrive early to visit the outdoor viewing platform before your meal.
Aim for golden hour if you want the best views.
The Turm restaurant rotates slowly, so no need to request a “window seat” – all tables face outward.

Gastronomic Discoveries

The menu highlights regional traditions with a modern, straightforward presentation.

Hidden Gems

If you’re visiting for lunch, take time afterward to explore Donaupark, located just below the tower. It’s spacious, quiet, and ideal for a relaxed walk.
The tower’s outdoor platform gives a more exposed, wind-in-your-hair kind of view.

Our Little Extras

Book a table for just before sunset to see Vienna transform from day to night.

Muvamo's Adriana and Mario at Donauturm's revolving restaurant, 170 meters above Vienna.

Gourmet Tafelspitz plate at Das Turm restaurant 170 meters above Vienna, garnished with chive sauce and rösti potatoes, with panoramic views of the illuminated Danube River.

Vienna's Donauturm illuminated at night, its 252-meter structure glowing with LED lights, featuring the rotating observation deck and restaurant levels visible against the dark sky.

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Turm Restaurant: Eating Above Vienna

The Turm Restaurant is located inside the Donauturm. The Donauturm, or Danube Tower, was built in 1964 as part of Vienna’s international horticultural exhibition, and remains the tallest structure in Austria at 252 meters. Designed primarily by architect Hannes Lintl, with contributions from Robert Krapfenbauer, the tower was a modernist symbol of postwar optimism – clean lines, cutting-edge technology, and a focus on functionality over ornamentation.

Originally, the tower was conceived as a broadcasting tower with an observation deck and included rotating restaurants. The idea was to give visitors not just a view of the city, but an experience that celebrated Vienna’s blend of innovation and tradition.

Turm Restaurant – Donauturm - 2 — Adriana and Mario at Donauturm’s revolving restaurant, 170 meters above Vienna

During the 2010s, the Donauturm underwent significant modernization, including the complete refurbishment of its express elevators in 2010 and a comprehensive redesign of the restaurant interiors in 2018. Today, it retains that mid-century optimism while embracing contemporary hospitality. The movement of the dining room is almost imperceptible, but by the time your course arrives, your entire view has shifted – without you lifting a finger.

The surrounding Donaupark offers a tranquil contrast to the busy inner city, with wide lawns, sculpture gardens, and quiet paths. It’s a remnant of the 1964 exhibition grounds, thoughtfully preserved as a park, and while its large size generally offers a spacious experience compared to the inner city, it can become busy, particularly during peak seasons or near popular attractions. This setting makes the Donauturm feel surprisingly serene for such a major structure.

Dining at Turm Restaurant is a reflection of Vienna itself: graceful, thoughtful, rooted in history yet reaching upward. It’s one of the few places where you can take in nearly the whole city with one slow, elegant spin – and taste a refined version of Austria while you do it.

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