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Summer highlights for families

Taking a boat ride on the Old Danube and enjoying a refreshing leap into the water, climbing lofty heights in the climbing park or rushing at speed down the mountain on the summer toboggan run. Trying on imperial clothing in the Hofburg on a children’s tour, or discovering mammoths, meteorites and micro-theater in the Natural History Museum: summer in Vienna – what are you waiting for?

View of Danube Island

The Danube Island – a Recreational Paradise

Bathing, boating, cycling, skating, beach volleyball – or treating yourself to a picnic as a rest from sightseeing: A visit to …

Krapfenwald pool with a great view of the city

Open-air swimming pools

When the heat sits heavy on the city, Vienna’s open-air swimming pools are an attractive and refreshing change from the sightseeing tour. Vienna’s …

Family in front of the elephant enclosure in Schönbrunn Zoo

Schönbrunn Zoo

The oldest zoo in the world has in recent decades turned itself into one of the most modern and - by general consensus - one of the most beautiful zoos in …

Two children climbing on playground equipment that looks like an eagle

Schönbrunn Maze, Labyrinth & Labyrinthikon

Once only the imperial family was permitted to walk here, now the Schönbrunn Maze is fun for everyone.

Vienna Prater with Giant Ferris Wheel

Get ready for fun in the Prater

Dive into the colorful adventure world of the Prater where 250 different stands and attractions wait for you: from a traditional …

Family swimming in the Old Danube

Summer, sun, water fun with kids

Out into the open air with energetic, young guests of Vienna! You can go summer toboganning, visit the children's farm on the Cobenzl and …

Three girls in the tree-house

Playgrounds in Vienna

Space to climb, run and romp around: Vienna's adventure, forest and water playgrounds thrill children. Playgrounds in the heart of the city are also …

Skeleton of a mammoth

Museum of Natural History

Whether a visit to see the Venus of Willendorf, a tour of the powerful gallery rooms, exciting children's tours, or a rooftop view of Vienna's …

Dressing up as a prnicess: Children's program "Kaiserkinder" at Sisi Museum and at the Imperial Apartments at Hofburg

Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and butterflies

Children’s guided tours through the private apartments of the monarchs: exciting insights into the daily imperial life ... Then …

Wildschwein im Lainzer Tiergarten

Lainz Game Reserve

An outing to the Lainz Game Reserve, the former hunting grounds of the imperial house in western Vienna, is a great nature experience for the entire …

Girl speeding down the toboggan

Summer toboggan run

Speedy dash or leisurely ride: Vienna’s 850-meter long summer toboggan run at the Hohe Wand offers an experience for the whole family.

Couple with a child in a restaurant

Child-friendly restaurants

A tour of discovery through the city can make you hungry! Child-size portions, highchairs, changing table or a beautiful guest garden - here you …

Strolling around in the Old City, couple eating ice cream

Vienna's best ice cream parlors

Enjoy ice cream in Vienna – with tradition. In the 19th century, Italian ice cream producers came to the city on the Danube to produce their …