Opened in 1909, this was the first open-air artificial ice rink in the world, and the Engelmann family has had a long and auspicious history in figure skating: family members can claim numerous World Championship and Olympic medals. Rental skates are included in the admission cost, and hot drinks and snacks are available for the cold and/or tired. Call ahead to ensure that free skating is available.

When viewed from afar, the Danube Tower might appear to the untrained eye more like an odd over sized lighthouse in which one would not suspect in a 1000 years contains a restaurant with a stunning panoramic view. Guests are delivered in a matter of seconds (30 actually) to either the viewing terrace at 150 meters (492.12 feet) from water level; or the restaurant. It is only after a short while that most guests realize that the entire room of the restaurant is, in fact, rotating. Signs are programmed to point out all the sights as and when they appear. A tip for visitors: any sunset observed from this point is not soon forgotten.

If a trip to the Austrian Alps is too far for you to travel, you could do some skiing on the 400m long Hohe Wand Wiese. Here you'll find classical alpine skiers as well as today's snow boarders. The drag lift brings everybody up to the top. Thanks to the floodlighting installation, it can be used until late in the evening, and artificial snow is produced if necessary. If you need a drink, there is a small restaurant in an old bus, the Busstüberl.