--- title: "An Island on the Old Danube: Private Experience, Vienna | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/an-island-on-the-old-danube/ description: "Silent electric boats out across the water, a private concert on the island, a wine tasting as the light drops, and dinner served where the city cannot reach you." language: en --- # An Island on the Old Danube Vienna · The Old Danube · May to September In short An Island on the Old Danube is a summer evening in Vienna: silent electric boats across the water, a private concert on the island, a wine tasting as the light drops, and dinner served where the city cannot reach you. It runs from May to September, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made journey. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders Silent electric boats out across the water, a private concert on the island, a wine tasting as the light drops, and dinner served where the city cannot reach you. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=19) Book a call **Where**: Vienna **When**: May to September **Collection**: On the Water **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you have a private dinner on an island in Vienna? Yes. With An Island on the Old Danube, Avellera takes you across the water by silent electric boat to an island in Vienna for a private concert, a wine tasting as the light drops, and dinner where the city cannot reach you. The Old Danube is a calm former arm of the river within the city. Avellera arranges it within a tailor-made journey. ### When is the best time for an evening on the Old Danube in Vienna? An Island on the Old Danube runs from May to September, when Vienna's summer evenings are long and warm enough to stay outside until dark. The wine tasting is timed for the moment the light drops, followed by dinner on the island. Avellera chooses the evening around your stay and arranges the boats, the concert and the meal. ### How do I add a private island evening to a trip to Vienna? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds An Island on the Old Danube into a private, tailor-made journey through Vienna and Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. It suits celebrations and small groups. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ Classic by rail ### Prague, Vienna & Budapest Prague 3 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 3 - Private recital in a Baroque library - Coffee-house culture with a local historian - Budapest's thermal baths, privately arranged **Best time**: Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec **Getting around**: First-class Railjet between all three cities **10 days** · 9 nights from **US$ 6,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/vienna-prague-budapest/ Switzerland ### The best of Switzerland Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1 - Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe - A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar **Getting around**: Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,300** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-switzerland/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) On the Water ## More signature experiences 17 The Wachau · By Water ### [The Wachau by boat and glass](https://avellera.com/experiences/the-wachau-by-boat-and-glass/) Along the river past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, and a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations. **Season**: April to October **Base**: Lower Austria [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/the-wachau-by-boat-and-glass/) 18 Austria · The Danube ### [A Yacht and hidden bays](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-yacht-and-hidden-bays/) A small private yacht, a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour, and champagne on deck. Lunch or dinner served on board, wherever you stop. **Season**: May to September **Base**: Vienna & the Wachau [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-yacht-and-hidden-bays/) 20 The Lakes · Chartered ### [A Boat on the great lakes](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-boat-on-the-great-lakes/) A private charter on Lucerne, Brienz, Thun or the Wolfgangsee. Skipper, catering and the route left open, with the mountains standing over the water on every side. **Season**: May to October **Base**: Austria & Switzerland [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-boat-on-the-great-lakes/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=19) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.