Best Things to Do in Vienna for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Schönbrunn Zoo and Vienna Museum of Science & Technology, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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 · 34,787 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 1,541 reviews
Tour Schönbrunn's huge park on a small sightseeing train. Hop off at the Gloriette, the gardens or the zoo as you like.
★ 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.
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★ 4.2 · 8,905 reviews
Step into the Schmetterlinghaus, a historic Art Nouveau palm house in the heart of Vienna. Wander through a warm tropical setting while hundreds of colourful butterflies glide around you and settle on the plants.
★ 4.3 · 5,125 reviews
Hop on and off across Vienna to see the Ringstrasse, the palaces and the Prater at your own pace. Listen to commentary in your language.
★ 4.3 · 2,842 reviews
See the Ringstrasse from a bus, then step inside Schönbrunn with priority entry. Tour 22 Habsburg rooms with a guide.
★ 4.7 · 7,814 reviews
Go behind the scenes at the famous Spanish Riding School. See the Baroque arena and the stables where the Lipizzaner horses live.
★ 4.4 · 4,076 reviews
Ride Vienna's double-decker route past palaces, museums and the Danube. Get off when a stop catches your eye.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 31,404 reviews
Wander through Stadtpark, the English-style public garden at the edge of Vienna's centre. Cross its ornate bridges, find the gilded Johann Strauss statue, and follow the paths past flower beds and the pond.
★ 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 · 8,421 reviews
Skip the queue and walk through Schönbrunn Palace with a licensed guide. Pass through 22 state rooms, from the Great Gallery to private chambers, then roam the gardens toward the Gloriette on your own.
★ 4.8 · 821 reviews
Visit a working Fiaker stable and meet the horses before a carriage ride to the Ringstrasse. See how Vienna's carriage drivers start their day.
★ 4.5 · 194 reviews
Swim in a hillside pool with views over all of Vienna. A summer escape for couples and families who like space and shade.
★ 4.7 · 140,861 reviews
Stand beneath the Gothic spire of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna. Walk the nave, admire the colourful patterned roof from the square, and explore the catacombs and treasury if time allows.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 6,795 reviews
Unwind at Kurpark Oberlaa, a leafy park in Favoriten built around quiet lakes. Stroll past the rose and Japanese gardens, find a bench by the water, and enjoy a calm corner of the city.
★ 4.8 · 7,188 reviews
Explore Türkenschanzpark, a roomy green space in Währing that locals use year-round. Walk past the ponds and monuments, climb the observation tower, and see how families and joggers share the paths.
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See Klimt's most famous paintings in a baroque palace surrounded by formal gardens. A must for art and architecture lovers visiting Vienna.
★ 3.5 · 3,817 reviews
Experience Vienna's equestrian tradition at the Spanish Riding School, home of the Lipizzaner stallions. Enter the Baroque riding hall to learn the school's classical dressage heritage through a tour, training session or performance.
★ 4.8 · 984 reviews
Watch a baker stretch strudel dough to translucent thinness at Gerstner's Schönbrunn bakery show. Then enjoy a warm apple strudel with Viennese coffee and leave with the recipe in hand.
★ 4.5 · 1,362 reviews
Ride through imperial Vienna in a classic horse-drawn Fiaker. Pass the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse sights in half an hour.
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.
★ 4.8 · 8,505 reviews
Settle into Ronacher, a lavishly detailed 19th-century theatre in Vienna's centre. Watch a full-scale musical production in an auditorium that blends historic ornament with modern staging.
Vienna · 🎭 Entertainment
Schönbrunn Zoo
4h
Vienna · 🎨 Museum
Vienna Museum of Science & Technology
2h
Natural History Museum Vienna
Vienna · 🏛️ Landmark
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
30 min
Vienna · 🌳 Nature
Schönbrunn Palace Park
1h30
Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)
2h30
Prater
3h
Vienna · 🧭 Tours
Panorama Train Tickets to explore Schönbrunn Palace
1h
Vienna · ⚽ Sport
Gänsehäufel
Schmetterlinghaus
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Bus & Schönbrunn Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour
Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Schönbrunn Palace
Stadtpark
45 min
House of Music
1h15
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour
Secrets of the Fiaker & Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
Krapfenwaldlbad
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schafbergbad
Kurpark Oberlaa
Türkenschanzpark
Belvedere Palace
Spanish Riding School
Vienna · 🍽️ Food
Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting
30-Minute Fiaker Ride in the Old Town
Vienna · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Innere Stadt
Ronacher