The thermometer continues to climb tirelessly this week. The peak is expected in Vienna on Wednesday with 36 degrees Celsius, in other parts of Austria even up to 38 degrees can be reached. With the tips from the “Krone” you will at least survive the hot week in the city a little easier.
By the middle of the week at the latest, all of Vienna will be sweating. Because according to ZAMG, the thermometer will climb to 36 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, which can feel like 40 degrees Celsius in a big city. Cooling down – in one form or another – is therefore urgently needed. And to have here: Bathing fun: jump into the cool water! Free locations include: Donauinsel, Alte Donau, Hirschstetten bathing pond, Lobau, Mühlwasser or Ziegelteich am Wienerberg. Ice skating: Yes, you can do that even in midsummer. Every Tuesday on the indoor ice rink in the Stadthalle (15th, Roland-Rainer-Platz 1). Salt cave: A stay in the salt cave (1st, Seilerstätte 15) is not only pleasantly cool, but also good for your health. Cooling Center: Those suffering from the heat can relax for a few hours in this cool room in the SCN, which is managed by the Red Cross (21., Ignaz-Köck-Straße 1). Climate oases: Caritas provides shady places in parish gardens. Music on the water: You can enjoy the cool evening breeze on the Old Danube with live music at the Floating Concerts. Info: www.meine-insel.at Ice cream, ice cream, baby! And what helps better against the scorching heat than a delicious ice cream? By the way, the Austrian trend variety this year is chocolate banana. But stracciatella with rosemary is also very popular – generally the refinement of creamy ice cream with fresh herbs. Also in: vegan ice cream. Bathing in the fountain? Not forbidden, but… The idea of bathing fountains has been haunting Vienna for a few days. Very tempting in the heat. However, MA 31 advises against this: “The water is not treated, but simply pumped in a circuit. That saves money and protects the environment.” Anyone who cares about their health should therefore stand under a fog stele. Cool tips for hot dog days Unlike humans, dogs or cats, hamsters and guinea pigs cannot regulate their body temperature by sweating. Sufficient liquid is therefore vital to protect them from dehydration. Here are a few more tips on what to look out for with pets: Shade-giving houses for small animals. The enclosure must never be in direct sunlight. Never leave a dog in the car! Walks in the morning or late in the evening. There are dog bathing spots in Seestadt, Teich Hirschstetten and at the Angelibad on the Old Danube. The following applies to cats: stroking them with moistened hands cools them down. Also create retreats.
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