You can’t always guarantee sunshine on your holidays, and every parent knows that having bored children on a rainy day is no fun for anyone!
Therefore, BabyBreaks has done the hard work for you, and researched the best child-friendly Indoor activities in Vienna for your Kids. Your little ones can soak up some of the art, history and musical culture the city is famous for.
1. Zoom Children’s Museum
This fantastic modern museum offers four different areas for various ages: Hands-on Exhibition (6-12 years), Ocean (0-6 years), Studio (3-12 years) and Animated Film Studio (8-14 years). The interactive activities ensure your children’s unwavering attention- they’ll be having so much fun they won’t even notice it’s educational!
Each area has fixed opening times and participation is limited so advanced booking is recommended.
Address: Museums Quartier, Museumsplatz 1, A-1070 Wien
Opening Times: Tues-Fri: 8.30am-4pm /
Sat., Sun., public holidays (except monday): 9.45am-4pm
Closed on Mondays.
2. Museum of Illusions
Optical illusions, holograms and installations provide hours of fun at this unique venue. Experiences include a dizzying tilted room and a rotating cylinder tunnel , which will deceive your eyes and entertain your mind.
Educational games and puzzles along the way will keep you guessing. Last but not least, don’t forget your camera for some memorable pictures!
Address: Wallnerstraße 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 21:00
3. The Butterfly House
The perfect spot for any budding naturalists, The Butterfly House is attached to The Hofburg – the official residence of the President of Austria. Visitors can also admire hundreds of rare and colourful butterflies flitting about amongst tropical plants, as you wander through the beautiful glass building.
Heated to a balmy 26 degrees all year round, this is a lovely place for a rainy day indeed!
Address: Hofburg, 1010 Wien, Austria
Opening Times: Summer (April – October) : Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.45 / Sat, Sun & Holidays: 10.00 – 18.15
Winter (November – March): Monday – Sunday (incl. Holidays): 10.00 – 15.45
4. House of the Sea – Haus des Meeres
An aquarium with a difference, House of the Seas spans 5,000 square metres and is home to 10,000 land and sea animals, from crocodiles and monkeys to sharks, sea turtles and colourful corals.
Café Sharky is a self-service restaurant offering light snacks and drinks – ideal for a quick pit stop before climbing the Tower Stairs (all 192 of them!) up to the rooftop terrace for amazing views of Vienna. In summary, a perfect venue for kids visiting Vienna for the first time.
Address: Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1, 1060 Wien
Opening Times: Daily from 9 am – 6 pm / Thursday until 9 pm.
5. Opera for Young People
Immerse your children in the world of music at one of the most famous opera houses in the world – Wiener Staatsoper, as well as the adjoining Agrana Studiobühne, a venue designed specifically for a younger audience.
By the way, children aged 6 and over can enjoy concerts and ballets such as The Magic Flute, as well as dance workshops and guided tours.
Address: Wiener Staatsoper GmbH, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Opening Times: Check the website for up to date performances.
Visiting Vienna with your kids is certainly the perfect opportunity for a fantastic Family Holiday.
Which of these activities in Vienna will you choose for your next holiday?
Vienna has lots of restaurants which welcome children , a host of outdoor family activities and great family friendly hotels & holiday rentals great family friendly hotels & holiday rentals.
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