Vienna fights against the heat: 22 cool zones for all citizens!

Vienna fights against the heat: 22 cool zones for all citizens!

Brigittenau, Wien, Österreich - Vienna faces a new heat wave: temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius are expected in the city for summer 2025. In view of the often health risks associated with such high temperatures, especially for vulnerable groups, the city of Vienna gives its heat protection offensive a strong thrust. From July, a total of 22 new “cool zones” in 15 districts will be welcomed to the citizens to find cooling. As reports oekonews.at, the zones are set up in such a way that they offer temperatures between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius and thus act as a welcome rest.

The new cool zones are now an important point of contact, especially for older people, families and all those who are looking for a break from the heat stress. Vice Mayor Bettina Emmerling emphasizes that these offers not only serve to cool down, but also promote a valuable social exchange. The new cool rooms, which are equipped with cold drinks, WLAN and sanitary facilities, are now also available for the 38 public baths, 1,600 drinking fountains and shady parks. "Access to these cooling areas is free for all Wiener," emphasizes climate city council Jürgen Czernohorszky.

Health dimension of the heat waves

The increasing temperatures are not only a problem for well -being, but also a serious health threat. According to the World Health Organization WHO, climate change is "the greatest health threat to humanity". People with previous illnesses are particularly at risk, technical as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). But older people and pregnant women also fall into the risk groups who could suffer from extreme weather conditions. In this regard, the cool zones act as an effective means of alleviating the health effects of the heat.

A special focus of the city of Vienna applies to heat protection for homeless people. The daily and night centers of homeless help also offer cooling rooms. There is also 1450 health advice, which provides support for heat symptoms. The Vienna State Sanitary Directorate has also implemented a heat wave warning service for care facilities to reduce the vulnerability of these groups.

The cool zones in detail

The cool zones not only offer a retreat, but also various programs and activities that are supported by different carrier organizations. The locations and opening times are available online, so that everyone can easily find the next cool oasis. At the new locations, which are also set up in the districts of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, Währing and Brigittenau, there will continue to be a bonus: citizens can not only cool down here, but also obtain information on various offers and advice centers.

summarized can be said: Vienna took the challenge of the heat waves seriously and developed a well thought -out concept with the cool zones that not only ensures refreshment, but also strengthens social cohesion. At a time when high temperatures are always expected in the city, this is an important step for the quality of life of all Viennese.

For more information about the cool zones and their locations, visit the pages of oekonews.at today.at.