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Family holiday in Vienna

The world’s oldest zoo, the Prater and museums free for children.

☀️ April to October, Christmas markets in December👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from about 187 € a day🎡 Prater with no entry fee🚋 cheap transport for kids

In short: Vienna is very family friendly and safe. Under-19s get into the Natural History Museum free, and the Prater has no entry fee. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about €187 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

🐘Schönbrunn Zoosee websiteprices change often Hietzing · all yrs · half day💡 Combine with the palace gardens, which are free.
🎡Prater FREEfree Leopoldstadt · all yrs · half day💡 Free entry, pay per ride.
🦖Natural History Museum INDOORsee websiteprices change often Ringstraße · all yrs · 2–3 hrs💡 Free under 19, adults pay.
🦈Haus des Meeres INDOORsee websiteprices change often Mariahilf · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Aquarium in an old flak tower, with a view.
🎨ZOOM Children’s Museum INDOORsee websiteprices change often MuseumsQuartier · 0–14 yrs · 2 hrs💡 Timed programmes, book ahead.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)92 € Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)60 € One outing25 € Local transport10 € Totalapprox. 187 €

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Vienna

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

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Questions

Is Vienna good for a family holiday?

Yes. The zoo, Prater, children’s museum and many parks, plus very good public transport.

What is free in Vienna for kids?

The Prater (without rides), Schönbrunn palace gardens and the Natural History Museum for under-19s.

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