Time Travel Vienna –

Experience Vienna’s history in an exciting way

Time Travel Vienna shows that history is anything but boring. In the heart of Vienna’s city center, families experience an interactive journey through the city’s past, while special effects, exciting shows and modern technology bring history to life in an entertaining way.

The 5D Experience Cinema, the Habsburg Show and the virtual flight over Vienna are particularly popular. Children and adults can immerse themselves in Vienna’s history in a fun way.

Perfect for families: the entire attraction is indoors and is ideal for rainy, winter or hot days.

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A group of people in a tunnel-like room look at a large illuminated bust of Beethoven; digital lighting effects swirl around and a man in sunglasses points at a remote control, creating a surreal, modern atmosphere.
Andreas Tischler

St. Stephen’s Cathedral –

Discover Vienna’s landmarks

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is one of the most famous sights in Austria and there is also plenty for children to discover here. The catacombs beneath the cathedral are particularly exciting, as is the elevator ride to the north tower, from where you can enjoy an impressive view over Vienna.

The huge Gothic church with its colorful roof fascinates visitors of all ages and offers an impressive experience in the middle of Vienna’s city center, even in rainy weather.

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House of the sea –

Tropical adventures in the middle of Vienna

The popular Haus des Meeres is located in the former flak tower in the 6th district. Here you can meet sharks, turtles, monkeys and exotic birds on several floors.

Particularly exciting for children: the tropical house with free-flying birds and monkeys as well as the huge shark tank. The highlight at the end is the roof terrace with a fantastic view over Vienna.

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Technical Museum –

Touching expressly permitted

The Technisches Museum Wien is perfect for curious children. Here they can try out, press and experiment. Whether old steam locomotives, airplanes, electricity experiments or modern technology. Learning becomes an adventure here.

The interactive stations in particular make the museum an ideal excursion destination for families with children of all ages.

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Large, white, futuristic mushroom-shaped structures stand under a glass ceiling in a modern building with a classic façade visible through the roof. The spacious, open interior is flooded with natural light.
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Zoom Children’s Museum –

Play and learn at the same time

The ZOOM Children’s Museum focuses on creativity, discovery and participation. Children can build, paint, research and experiment, while the age-appropriate exhibitions provide a variety of experiences.

The interactive workshops and play areas for younger children are particularly popular, providing fun and entertainment even in bad weather.

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Museum of Illusions

Amazement guaranteed

At the Museum of Illusions Vienna, visitors can expect optical illusions, weird rooms and amazing effects, while children can playfully discover how easily our senses can be fooled. At the same time, fun family photos are taken there, making the visit a special experience.

An ideal indoor activity for rainy days and at the same time a perfect place for extraordinary souvenir photos.

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Vienna Prater Indoor offers

Fun in any weather

Even if many people only associate the Vienna Prater with the Giant Ferris Wheel, there are numerous indoor activities for families. Laser tag, indoor amusement arcades and virtual adventure worlds are particularly popular.

Incidentally, the famous Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel offers a great view over the city even in bad weather.

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Conclusion: family adventures in Vienna whatever the weather

Vienna offers families far more than just classic sights. Indoor activities in particular make the city especially varied and child-friendly. Whether it’s exciting history at Time Travel Vienna, fascinating animal worlds at the Haus des Meeres or interactive museums. Vienna has the right experience for all ages.

So even in rain, snow or summer heat, nothing stands in the way of the perfect family outing!

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