Destination: Vienna

Vienna offers something for the all family from history, music and entertainment. Kids will have great time exploring the National History Museum or a visit to Vienna Zoo.

You and the kids can try your hand at go-karting or be swept off on the rollercoaster at the Prater Amusement Park, the biggest amusement park in Vienna. Entrance to the park is free, and you pay for each attraction which ranges between 1 -10 €. More details...

When in Vienna with kids, take some time out to visit Vienna zoo, one of the most popular places to visit in Austria.  Vienna Zoo is a large open zoo with a wide range of animals including giant pandas, rhinos and a large aquarium. More details...

If you have not had enough of seeing animals, how about a further 10.000 of them at Vivarium Wien. Here you will see crocodiles, poisonous snakes, constrictor and saurian. the younger children will enjoy the tropical seawater section, with its huge fish tanks, housing sharks, sea turtles, corals, and shawls of colourful fish. More details...

Travel back through the planets history to the origins of our culture at The Natural History Museum Vienna which is definitely worth a visit.  More details…

Recommended family friendly hotels in Vienna

The family-friendly Hotel Schild's Vienna is located within the magnificent setting in Neustift am Walde.  The guestrooms are spacious, and its gardens offer a place to relax in, The new addition of the childrens playground now makes it just perfect for families with children.   More details …

The VCA Vienna City Apartments is the first 4-star luxury apartments located at the magnificent Ringstraße in Vienna’s first district. Space for the whole family, these well equipped apartments can cater up to 10 people.  There is a playground for the children, and  located within easy reach of good restaurants and nightlife.  More details…

Recommended family holidays in Austria:

Austria family activity holiday
The Salzkammergut is an area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by crystal clear lakes and towering mountains. Our activities take place in the Dachstein-Tauern Region known locally as the “Valley of a Thousand Springs”. The abundance of mountains and water make this the perfect location for canyoning, rafting and climbing. More details…

Austrian Alps ski chalet in Muhlbach
Luxuriously appointed chalet sleeping 6 (4 adults and 2 children) plus cot in 3 separate bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The chalet comprises of 180m2 including a large open plan living area, a balcony with fantastic view and a spacious terrace. More details…

Skiing holiday in Austria
With countless ski resorts Austria is a santastic destination for skiing holiday for the family. More details…

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