Family-Friendly Day Trips from Vienna: Top Picks by Public Transport

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1. Tierpark Schloss Hof

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  • Schloss Hof is a magnificent Baroque palace with extensive gardens and a zoo featuring various domestic and rare animals.
  • Activities for children: Petting zoo, playgrounds, interactive tours.
  • Age: Suitable for children of all ages.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1.5 hours by public transport (train and bus).

2. Wildpark Ernstbrunn

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  • A wildlife park with wolves and other animals in natural habitats, also home to the Wolf Science Center.
  • Activities for children: Tours, wolf watching, playgrounds.
  • Age: Recommended for children aged 5 and up.
  • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1 hour by train and bus.

3. Rax Cablecar

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  • The cableway takes you up to the Rax plateau, offering stunning views and various hiking trails.
  • Activities for children: Hiking, picnicking.
  • Age: Recommended for children aged 6 and up.
  • Best time to visit: Summer and autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1.5 hours by train and bus.

4. Schneeberg Sesselbahn

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  • A chairlift that takes visitors up to 1210 meters, ideal for summer and winter hiking.
  • Activities for children: Summer hikes, sledding in winter.
  • Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up.
  • Best time to visit: All year round.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1.5 hours by train and bus.

5. Spa Therme Blumau

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  • A thermal spa complex with unique architecture by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, featuring various pools and saunas.
  • Activities for children: Children’s pools, water slides.
  • Age: Suitable for children of all ages.
  • Best time to visit: All year round.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 2 hours by train and bus.

6. Wachau River Tour

  • River cruises through the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Activities for children: Boat cruises, visiting castles and monasteries.
  • Age: Suitable for children of all ages.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1.5 hours by train and bus.

7. Rattenmühle Family park

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  • Rattenmühle Family Park is a charming and fun-filled amusement park designed specifically for families with young children. Nestled in a natural setting, the park offers a variety of attractions, including playgrounds, mini-golf, a petting zoo, and gentle rides that are perfect for younger kids. It also features picnic areas and scenic walking paths, making it a great spot for a relaxing family outing.

     Age: children aged 2 to 10 years old, with activities and attractions catering to this age range.

    Distance from Vienna by Public Transport: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from Vienna by public transport. 

8. EIBL Jet Türnitz

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  • An alpine coaster track 1 km long, available both in summer and winter.
  • Activities for children: Alpine coaster rides.
  • Age: Recommended for children aged 6 and up.
  • Best time to visit: All year round.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 2 hours by train and bus.

9. Dino Tattendorf

  • A themed park with life-sized dinosaur models, offering educational tours.
  • Activities for children: Dinosaur exhibitions, playgrounds.
  • Age: Suitable for children aged 3 and up.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 45 minutes by train and bus.

10. Eis-Greissler Erlebnispark

  • A family fun park with various attractions and a café offering homemade ice cream.
  • Activities for children: Rides, petting zoo, ice cream-making workshops.
  • Age: Suitable for children of all ages.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1 hour by train and bus.

11. Schloss Rosenburg

  • A historic castle with beautiful gardens, knight tournaments, and bird of prey shows.
  • Activities for children: Tours, knight tournaments, bird of prey shows.
  • Age: Recommended for children aged 4 and up.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1.5 hours by train and bus.

12. Laxenburg

  • A historic park with castles and large green areas for walks and picnics.
  • Activities for children: Boat rides, playgrounds, castle tours.
  • Age: Suitable for children of all ages.
  • Best time to visit: Spring and summer.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 30 minutes by bus.

13. Leobendorf Burg Kreuzenstein

  • A medieval castle offering tours and bird of prey shows.
  • Activities for children: Castle tours, bird of prey shows.
  • Age: Recommended for children aged 5 and up.
  • Best time to visit: Spring to autumn.
  • Distance from Vienna: About 1 hour by train and bus.




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