Best Things to Do in Vienna for Families with Teens
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From the classic WINDOBONA Indoor Skydiving Vienna and Prater, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.9 · 2,546 reviews
Fly in a vertical wind tunnel with expert instructors by your side. A thrilling, unforgettable experience for couples, families and thrill seekers in Vienna.
★ 4.6 · 142,410 reviews
Wander through the Prater, Vienna's classic amusement park in Leopoldstadt. Ride the 1897 giant wheel, try the funfair attractions and stay on as the park lights up in the evening.
★ 4.7 · 2,610 reviews
Climb through the treetops on rope bridges and zip-slides above the Vienna Woods. A fun outing for families, easy to combine with a walk up the Kahlenberg.
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★ 4.1 · 1,557 reviews
Test your senses at the Museum of Illusions in Esterházy Palace. Shrink and grow in the Ames room, spin through the vortex tunnel and stage playful photos under historic vaulted ceilings.
★ 4.7 · 17,370 reviews
Spend a day at the Vienna Museum of Science & Technology in Penzing, where curiosity gets plenty of room. Wander halls of locomotives, machines and communications history, and join the live demonstrations and interactive displays.
★ 4.7 · 218 reviews
Ride whitewater rapids in the middle of Vienna's Donaustadt district. A thrilling outing for families and friends who want an adrenaline rush.
★ 4.6 · 11,606 reviews
Play with the science and history of music in a hands-on museum, even conducting a virtual orchestra. A memorable stop for families in Vienna.
★ 4.7 · 96 reviews
Try an unusual adventure activity in Vienna's Leopoldstadt district. A thrilling stop for couples and families who like to do something different.
★ 4.8 · 1,087 reviews
Learn to lead climb in a large, welcoming hall recommended by Vienna locals. A fun, active stop for families and climbers.
★ 4.6 · 34,787 reviews
Dive into Haus des Meeres, the aquarium and tropical house inside a Mariahilf flak tower. Climb through the levels past sharks, crocodiles and snakes, finishing in the humid tropical house among free-roaming animals.
★ 4.7 · 1,805 reviews
Spend an afternoon on Donauinsel, the long green strip running along the Danube. Walk, jog or cycle its shaded paths, then cool off with a swim or settle in at a riverside bar.
★ 4.8 · 698 reviews
Glide through imperial Vienna on a Segway. Pass the Hofburg and Parliament with a guide who explains each stop.
★ 4.5 · 50,168 reviews
Ride the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, a slow-turning landmark of the Prater. Settle into a wooden cabin and watch the city spread out below at an unhurried pace.
★ 4.5 · 1,288 reviews
Boulder in a friendly gym with a comfortable atmosphere in northern Vienna. A fun, active stop for climbers of every level.
★ 4.6 · 1,227 reviews
Step inside Madame Tussauds in Vienna's Prater and meet wax figures from music, film, sport and Austrian history. Strike a pose on interactive sets and explore the Sisi Uncovered section, all under one roof.
★ 4.8 · 44,061 reviews
Step inside the Natural History Museum Vienna, a palace of science on Maria-Theresien-Platz. Climb the marble staircase, then work through halls of dinosaur skeletons, minerals and meteorites at your own pace.
★ 4.8 · 61,138 reviews
Step into the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the sprawling former imperial summer garden in Hietzing. Stroll the formal avenues and fountains, then take in the glass Palmenhaus before choosing how far to wander.
★ 4.6 · 34,360 reviews
Explore MuseumsQuartier Wien, Vienna's cultural hub of old stables and modern galleries. Wander its courtyards, pick a museum or simply settle at a cafe between exhibitions.
★ 4.7 · 2,526 reviews
Cycle Vienna's grand Ringstrasse and the Danube Canal with a local guide. Stop for photographs at the opera house and Parliament.
★ 4.3 · 1,543 reviews
Cool down in hillside pools with a slide and city views. A practical family day out in summer, easy to reach and easy to enjoy.
Walk through the grand imperial heart of Vienna, from the cathedral to the palace and the opera. A first-visit essential that rewards a slow walk.
★ 4.6 · 747 reviews
Join the Time Traveling Virtual Reality Sightseeing Tour and watch Vienna's past appear on the very streets where it happened. Walk between six VR stops, from the Ottoman siege to the Opera, with audio narration linking each scene to the city today.
★ 4.6 · 21,646 reviews
Rise above Vienna at the Danube Tower, Austria's tallest structure. Take in a 360-degree view of the city and river from the terraces, with a cafe and restaurant for a break.
★ 4.6 · 589 reviews
Swim, sunbathe and picnic on a green island in Vienna's Old Danube. A magical summer day out for families and couples.
★ 4.7 · 61,958 reviews
Spend a day at Schönbrunn Zoo, one of Europe's oldest, set beside the imperial palace in Hietzing. Meet giant pandas, Siberian tigers and elephants as you stroll between historic pavilions and spacious modern habitats.
Ride a giant Ferris wheel, picnic in the Prater and browse a lively market. A green, family-friendly district full of local life.
★ 4.6 · 2,522 reviews
Walk Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna's longest shopping street. Move between big-name chains, boutiques and cafés along the car-free boulevard and stop for a bite when you need a break.
★ 4.7 · 186,583 reviews
Step into Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' grand summer residence on Vienna's western edge. Tour the rococo state rooms, then spend time in the formal gardens with their maze and long walks up toward the Gloriette.
★ 4.7 · 7,844 reviews
Catch a show at Raimund Theater, Vienna's first musical theatre, in Mariahilf. Take your seat for a large-scale production with live singing, elaborate stage effects and a full orchestra.
★ 4.2 · 1,647 reviews
Explore Mythos Mozart, a multimedia exhibition in the heart of Vienna. Move through sound-filled, interactive rooms that follow the composer's life through music, projection and storytelling in about an hour.
Vienna · ⚽ Sport
WINDOBONA Indoor Skydiving Vienna
1h
Vienna · 🎭 Entertainment
Prater
3h
Waldseilpark Kahlenberg
2h30
Vienna · 🎨 Museum
Museum of Illusions Vienna Admission Ticket
Vienna Museum of Science & Technology
2h
Vienna Watersports Arena
House of Music
1h15
Spider Rock XL
1h30
Kletterhalle Wien
Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)
Vienna · 🌳 Nature
Donauinsel
Vienna · 🧭 Tours
Vienna City Segway Tour
Vienna · 🏛️ Landmark
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
30 min
Boulderbar
Madame Tussauds Admission Ticket
Natural History Museum Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace Park
MuseumsQuartier Wien
Classic 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour
Schafbergbad
Vienna · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Innere Stadt
Time Traveling Virtual Reality Sightseeing Tour
Danube Tower
Gänsehäufel
Schönbrunn Zoo
4h
Leopoldstadt
Vienna · 🛍️ Shopping
Mariahilfer Straße
Schönbrunn Palace
Raimund Theater
Mythos Mozart