Gänsehäufel - Vienna's beloved goose pile - Vienna Past and Present

This week, we're headed to the seaside! Or at least, as close as Vienna gets— we're talking about the Gänsehäufel, the beloved island in the Danube that's been offering sun, swims, and skin (lots of it) for over a century. We dig into the evolution of this uniquely Viennese summer escape: from its early days as a kind of naturist commune founded by Florian Berndl, to a city-led takeover (with a surprise return of good old Sexy Karl), to its glory days in Red Vienna and post-war nudist boom. We also reminisce about our experiences with Japanese baths and KOA—yes, Kampsites of America. Why the K? And how do you pronounce it? Sunburns, socialism, and public nudity—it's all here.

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LINKS

https://www.filmarchiv.at/de/filmarchiv-on/video/f_030HDAllma6h1gTTStWtQ0

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4nseh%C3%A4ufel

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florian_Berndl

https://www.geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at/G%C3%A4nseh%C3%A4ufel

https://www.falter.at/zeitung/20210831/ums-nackte-ueberleben

https://geschichtsgreisslerei.at/gaensehaeufel/

https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000061895606/kabane-und-liebe-sommerresidenz-im-gaensehaeufel

https://www.wien.gv.at/freizeit/baeder/uebersicht/sommerbaeder/gaensehaeufel.html

https://www.travelportland.com/culture/sauvie-island/