The fall break offers ideal opportunities for wonderful family moments. Outdoors, colorful kite festivals, pumpkin carving on the farm, and adventurous forest walks invite you to collect chestnuts. If the weather isn’t cooperating, exciting visits to the children’s museum, tropical jungle houses, or colorful indoor playgrounds are sure to delight. At home, too, crafting together with fall leaves and cozy baking afternoons are a ton of fun. This turns the cooler season into an eventful time full of discoveries, physical activity, and creative expression for children of all ages.
A perfect destination for the fall break: The Halloween Festival at Gänserndorf Adventure Park on October 25 and 31 will delight the whole family! Highlights such as the popular face painting for kids, exciting magic shows, a creative arts-and-crafts tent, and the cheerful Halloween parade promise genuine spooky fun—all perfectly packaged for unforgettable shared experiences.
In the mood for one—or even several—truly special journeys during the fall break? You can do it without even leaving Vienna! At the Danube Tower Immersive Center, you’ll travel to places that are otherwise out of reach. Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and uncover the secrets of the Pyramid of Cheops. Explore the legendary Inca Empire at Machu Picchu, journey through 3.5 billion years of Earth’s history, or dive deep into the vastness of space—past black holes and distant exoplanets.
All of this awaits you in one place! Grab your family or friends and experience a unique VR adventure featuring state-of-the-art technology and gripping storytelling.
Pumpkin Festival in the Sky
A wonderful outing idea for the fall break: The “Am Himmel” Pumpkin Festival delights young and old alike! Over 200 varieties of pumpkins, creative kite flying on the lawn, fun face painting for kids, and delicious treats from Austria’s gourmet regions make this day a colorful fall experience with an enchanting panoramic view of Vienna for the whole family.
The ZOOM Children’s Museum in Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier is a fantastic destination for the fall break! Here, children can discover, explore, and get involved through play: from the colorful ocean for the little ones to creative workshops and even a film studio for making movies. An all-around exciting, weather-independent experience that sparks curiosity and guarantees enthusiasm!
Immerse yourself in a spectacular Halloween experience at the 750-year-old Friedensburg Schlaining! The perfect plan for the fall break, which coincides exactly with Halloween: Through November 1, the castle transforms into a mysterious world of light and shadow. Hundreds of glowing sculptures, impressive laser projections, and a mystical atmosphere create a family-friendly event for young and old alike. Witches, magical creatures, and costumed characters bring the historic walls to life. Plus, hands-on workshops, delicious treats, and exciting tower tours await you.
The Haus des Meeres in Vienna is a fantastic destination for the fall break! Spanning over eleven floors, shark tanks, a tropical house, monkeys, and sea turtles transport young explorers into fascinating underwater worlds and the jungle. A weather-proof experience full of wonder—crowned by a breathtaking panoramic view of all of Vienna.
Fall break is here—and finally, more time for your favorite video game?! But now it’s time to turn off the console, get off the couch, and head to the “Minecraft Experience – Villager Rescue”! Experience a real-life gaming adventure and swap your controller for action-packed physical activity. In this one-hour quest, you’ll dive right into the iconic block world to rescue the villagers. A glowing orb will guide you through fantastic biomes as you run, jump, and collect resources. Working as a team, you’ll craft tools, face off against nasty creepers and skeletons, and fight your way through the portal together!
The Schönbrunn Desert House is an ideal destination for the fall break! On an exciting adventure trail, children explore fascinating cacti, mysterious rattlesnakes, cheeky gray moles, and colorful desert dwellers. An adventure for little explorers, located right next to the Schönbrunn Zoo, that guarantees a real desert experience right in the middle of a Viennese fall!
