Austria · With kids · 2 days · 8 stops
Vienna with kids: zoo, maze and the Prater
A day with children in Vienna works best with a few places close together. So day one stays entirely in the grounds of Schönbrunn: the world's oldest zoo in the morning, the maze in the afternoon and cake up at the Gloriette to finish. On day two the Natural History Museum and the ZOOM Children's Museum sit right next to each other, and one U-Bahn ride takes you on to the Prater.
In short
- Length
- 2 days, 8 stops
- Highlights
- Schönbrunn Zoo, Natural History Museum, Schönbrunn Maze, ZOOM Children's Museum, Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
- Where to stay
- Innere Stadt, Neubau and Mariahilf
- Getting around
- The Innere Stadt is easy on foot.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are ideal.
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Day 1
Schönbrunn Zoo and palace park
Schönbrunn Zoo
The oldest zoo still running in the world, founded in 1752. You can have lunch inside – allow a good three hours in all.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Schönbrunn Zooabout 10 min on foot
Schönbrunn Maze
A hedge maze, plus the Labyrinthikon play area with stations for climbing and puzzles. Separate ticket; check opening hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Schönbrunn Mazeabout 10 min on foot
Gloriette
Up the hill to the colonnade for Kaiserschmarrn or cake in the café. The path is wide and fine with a buggy.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Gloriette
Day 2
Museums and the Prater
Natural History Museum
In the dinosaur hall a moving Allosaurus model, plus meteorites and the Venus of Willendorf. A good two hours is enough.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Natural History Museumabout 5 min on foot
MuseumsQuartier
The courtyards have cafés and the big outdoor loungers kids love to climb on. A good break before the children's museum.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): MuseumsQuartierright next door
ZOOM Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibitions and studios split by age group. Sessions start at fixed times – book online in advance.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): ZOOM Children's MuseumU2 from Museumsquartier towards Seestadt to Praterstern, about 10 min.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
The enclosed cabins move slowly, so even small children are fine. From the top you see the whole city.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vienna Giant Ferris Wheelright next door
Wurstelprater
Carousels, bumper cars and ghost trains – free to enter, you pay per ride. Small children have their own, gentler rides.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Wurstelprater
Good to know
Buggies at Schönbrunn
The main paths in the palace park are wide and flat, and the climb to the Gloriette is manageable. Only some side paths are gravel.
Toilets and changing
The zoo, the museums and the MuseumsQuartier have toilets with baby changing. In the Prater they are spread across the grounds.
If it rains
Spend longer in the animal houses on day one, and swap the Prater for the Haus der Musik in the centre on day two.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Vienna.
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Vienna with kids: frequently asked questions
What can you do in Vienna with kids?
Schönbrunn Zoo, the maze in the palace park, the Natural History Museum, the ZOOM Children's Museum and the Prater. On rainy days the Haus der Musik is a good choice.
Do children ride Vienna's public transport for free?
Children under 6 travel free on Wiener Linien. Older children usually pay a reduced fare on school days but ride free up to their 15th birthday on Sundays, public holidays and during Vienna's school holidays (bring photo ID) – check the details on the Wiener Linien website.
More plans for Vienna
- One dayVienna in one day: old town walking routeFrom St Stephen's past the Hofburg to a coffee house, then the opera, Karlsplatz, Naschmarkt and Spittelberg.
- WeekendA weekend in Vienna, Friday to SundayFriday cathedral and schnitzel, Saturday emperors, art and the Ferris wheel, Sunday Schönbrunn and the Belvedere.
- 3 days3 days in Vienna – a ready-made itineraryInner city and Hofburg, Schönbrunn and the Naschmarkt, Klimt at the Belvedere and the giant wheel.
- 5 days5 days in Vienna with the Wachau valleyOld town, museums, palaces, the Prater and a wine tavern – plus a day on the Danube at Melk and Dürnstein.
- On a budgetVienna on a budget: 2 days, few entry feesA free museum on Karlsplatz, imperial parks, the Prater and a sausage stand – two days in Vienna for little money.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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