The fact that Vienna is an impressive city with spectacular architecture and a rich cultural offering is probably nothing new to most people. But the metropolis also offers a number of activities for families with children. So before you reluctantly drag your little ones along sightseeing next time, take a look at the following options for family activities in the city:
1. Waldseilpark Kahlenberg
Looking for an exciting outdoor experience for the whole family? Then the Kahlenberg Forest Rope Park in the picturesque Vienna Woods could be just the thing for you. As the largest adventure forest rope park in eastern Austria, it offers 17 courses in 3 different levels for all ages, making it the ideal excursion destination for adventurous families. Here you can let off steam on exciting zip lines and various climbing obstacles up to 20 meters high and spend a sporty day in beautiful nature.
📍 Josefsdorf 47, 1190 Vienna (season from March to October)
2nd Zoom Children’s Museum
The Zoom Children’s Museum is aimed at children up to the age of 14 and offers a variety of interactive programs that encourage creativity, curiosity and learning through active participation. Younger children can be whisked away to an imaginative underwater world in the ocean experience area, while older children can take part in art workshops in the studio or explore the media lab in the animation studio. There are also changing interactive exhibitions on various exciting topics, such as art and science, in the hands-on exhibition.
📍 Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
3 Machu Picchu – the immersive experience!
Take the whole family on a fascinating VR journey to the Andes and discover the secrets of Machu Picchu – in the middle of Vienna! Explore mythical temples, expansive terraces, meet iconic Inca characters and animals and take part in ancient rituals. State-of-the-art technology brings the legendary city to life: drone shots, LiDAR scans and photogrammetry bring every temple, every terrace and every secret corner to life in true detail. So you can experience the action up close as if you were there in person.
📍 Immersive Center Donauturm, Donauturm Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
4th Schönbrunn Zoo
Located in Schönbrunn Palace Park, the zoo is one of the most modern zoos in Europe with over 700 animal species on an area of 17 hectares and combines a historical ambience with dedicated animal husbandry and species protection. It offers an idyllic excursion destination for the whole family, whereby a visit to the zoo can also be ideally combined with a walk in the palace park or a detour to the palace itself. Various themed tours offer you and your children exciting insights into the lives of the animals and at the children’s farm, young visitors can interact with cute farm animals and learn about rural life.
📍 Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Vienna
5th Vienna Prater
One of the city’s most famous attractions is the Vienna Prater, which consists of a historic amusement park, the Wurstelprater, and an extensive recreational area, the Grüner Prater. The amusement park boasts around 250 attractions: from roller coasters and carousels to amusement arcades, there is something for every taste, and the Giant Ferris Wheel, built in 1897, is considered one of Vienna’s landmarks. The Prater Museum and Madame Tussauds are also in the immediate vicinity and offer an exciting counterbalance to the rides. The Prater is definitely one of the most exciting things to do with children in Vienna!
📍 Riesenradplatz 2, 1020 Vienna
6. the legend of the Titanic
In Vienna’s Marx Halle, the legend of the Titanic comes to life in an impressive way. Embark on an exciting VR journey back in time to one of the most tragic events of the 19th century. Slip into the role of a passenger and accompany the ship from its beginnings to its final moments. Explore the magnificent Grand Staircase, enter the iconic Café Parisien and listen to the last sounds of the Titanic orchestra. Faithfully reconstructed rooms and fascinating artifacts make history tangible. Immerse yourself in the earth-shattering story of the world’s most famous ship and become part of its legend in an immersive exhibition.
📍 MARX HALLE, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna
7th indoor playground Family Fun
Your children can really let off steam in Vienna’s largest indoor playground! The 4000m² main area and the 1000m² trampoline hall offer just about everything children could possibly want. And for the very youngest visitors aged 0-4, there is a separate Kiddy World on the second floor with a ball pool, bouncy castles and more. A variety of fun activities and attractions make for a day full of fun and exercise for your little ones, while you can relax on the sun terrace or in the restaurant.
📍 Breitenleer Str. 77, 1220 Vienna
8th Candlelight Concerts
Music lovers take note: the atmospheric candlelight concerts present you with a large selection of tribute concerts of various genres in a classic setting! From modern pop and rock icons such as Taylor Swift and Linkin Park to master composers such as Vivaldi and soundtrack tributes by Hans Zimmer or Joe Hisaishi – everyone is guaranteed to find something for themselves here. The spectacular concerts in the middle of a sea of candles are open to children from the age of 8 and offer an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself and your little ones in a sparkling world full of music and culture for an evening.
9th Danube Tower with slide
As the tallest building in Austria, the 252-metre Danube Tower is a popular attraction in the city and a great destination for families. As well as the incredible panoramic view of the whole of Vienna that you can enjoy from up there, Europe’s highest slide runs along the outside of the tower! Here you can glide at speeds of up to 18 km/h over a 40-metre-long track while enjoying the spectacular view. Use of the slide is permitted from the age of 6 and a minimum height of 110 cm, and is guaranteed to give you a thrill.
📍 Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna