Vienna Family-Friendly Itinerary for 3 Days

  • Day 1: Schönbrunn Palace and Tiergarten
    20 minutes (5.6 miles) from Vienna City Center

    Spend the morning exploring the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the stunning rooms and walk through the extensive gardens. In the afternoon, visit the Tiergarten Zoo, located within the palace grounds, where you'll see a wide collection of animals from various continents. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo area and playgrounds.

  • Day 2: Vienna Prater and Children's Museum
    30 minutes (6.2 miles) from Schönbrunn Palace and Tiergarten

    Head to the Vienna Prater, Europe's oldest amusement park, and enjoy some family-friendly fun rides, or for a more relaxed family afternoon, take a stroll in the park or have a picnic. In the nearby Children's Museum, learn and play with a range of interactive exhibits related to science, music, and art.

  • Day 3: Hofburg Palace and Belvedere Palace
    10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Vienna Prater and Children's Museum

    Spend your last day at the Hofburg Palace, the former royal palace, to learn more about Austria's history and the Vienna Boys' Choir. Take a walk in the gardens or watch one of the shows they have. Later, visit the Belvedere Palace to marvel at Austrian art and classical masterpieces. Kids will love the palace gardens with playful fountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Schönbrunn Palace admission (2-3 hours, €14)
  • Tiergarten Zoo admission (3-4 hours, €10)
  • Vienna Prater rides (2-3 hours, €20)
  • Children's Museum admission (2-3 hours, €12)
  • Hofburg Palace admission (2-3 hours, €13)
  • Belvedere Palace admission (2-3 hours, €15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €84 per adult, €49 per child

Transportation

Vienna has an extensive public transport network that is easy to use and covers the whole city. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get around is by purchasing a 24-hour Vienna transport ticket (€8). Taxis are also available, but can be quite expensive.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Spanish Riding School or the Prunksaal. If you have less time, remove the Belvedere Palace from the itinerary.

Airports

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is located around 16km southeast of the city centre. You can reach the airport by train, car or taxi with an average travel time of 20-30 minutes.

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