10 excursion destinations with children around Vienna

All parents know it: children love moving around in the fresh air. However, when all the playgrounds in the immediate vicinity have been exhausted and the home garden no longer offers any variety, one starts thinking about other excursion destinations. Around Vienna, there are several sights and parks that offer fun and games not only for children.

Familypark St. Margarethen – Fairy Tale Park for Children

In this family park, young and old can be children to their heart's content. There are enchanted fairy tale forests, an adventure island with a water ride and bearded pirates, a farm with everything that goes with it, as well as plenty of rides, fairy tale performances, and electronic theaters. Physical well-being is also taken care of, so you can satisfy your hunger in rest areas and restaurants.

Curious? You can find more information here:

Familypark Neusiedlersee
M. Müller Ges.m.b.H
Märchenparkweg 1
7062 St. Margarethen, Burgenland
www.familypark.at

Podersdorf – Swimming in Lake Neusiedl

The Podersdorf am See lido is a true paradise for families with children. With an area of around 15 hectares and a shallow shore area of 1.4 km, it offers ideal opportunities for swimming, splashing, and indulging in water sports. The areas are clearly laid out and equipped for the disabled. Various water play areas provide variety for young and older children, and besides surf, sailing, and kite schools, adults can also let off steam.

Inquiries about brochures, travel, or further information are available here:

Podersdorf Tourismus
Hauptstraße 2
7141 Podersdorf am See. Burgenland
Tel.: +43 2177 2227
www.podersdorfamsee.at

Wildpark Ernstbrunn – Feeding and Marveling at Animals

The wildlife park is famous for its animal-friendly husbandry and has even been awarded the "very good" seal. The dreamlike oak forests, the overwhelming Ernstbrunn Castle, and the large park around the wildlife park invite you to look around and linger. Especially beautiful – especially for children – is the wildlife park facility itself, where the little ones can experience the animals up close. See the biodiversity for yourself, get up close to wolves, and immerse yourself in a world that only children still know.

For initial contact, these details are available:
Ernstbrunn Wildlife Park
Phone: +43 (0) 2576 2785
Fax: +43 (0) 2576 2544-33
www.ernstbrunn.gv.at/system/web/gelbeseite.aspx?detailonr=219352909

schlossORTH National Park Center – Experience Animals from the Surroundings Up Close

The national park offers you many insights into a piece of carefree nature. Experience the castle island, where a breathtaking view over the vastness of the Danube-Auen awaits you from the observation tower. A highlight is certainly the walk-in underwater observation station. Children will love the suspension bridge, the nature trail, and the large bird's nest on the castle island to let off steam. Take part in adventure hikes, boat trips, and national park festivities. Group offers and project days for the whole family await you and show you nature experiences of a special kind.

schlossORTH National Park Center
2304 Orth an der Donau, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2212 3555
Email: [email protected]
www.donauauen.at

Kletterpark Gänserndorf – Climbing for Children & Adults

An exciting and adventurous experience awaits you at the climbing park in Gänserndorf. Here you will find a large forest climbing garden, a petting zoo, and an adventure playground. With the children's go-karts, not only the little ones have fun, as pony riding, trampoline jumping, and archery are also possible here. There is a large selection of activities that also bring fun and joy to parents.

Gänserndorf Adventure Park
Siebenbrunnerstraße 55
2230 Gänserndorf, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2282 799 88
www.erlebnispark-gaenserndorf.at

Myrafälle – Marveling at Waterfalls and Hiking

The Myrafälle provide an adventurous pleasure. Here you can experience the power of nature up close on numerous wooden bridges and steps – a true highlight for children. Learn all about the history of the Myrafälle, how they were formed, and who benefited from the springs over time.

Municipal Office Muggendorf
Hauptstraße 1
2763 Muggendorf, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2632 74 330
www.muggendorf.at

Wienerwald – Hiking in Nature

Hiking in the fresh air, experiencing a piece of culture, and letting your soul dangle on the slopes and paths. Along the way, marvel at buildings, explore old ruins, and get to know the delicacies of the region. You can experience this and much more in the Vienna Woods and thus take home a few eventful impressions.

Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hauptplatz 11
3002 Purkersdorf, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2231 621 76
www.wienerwald.info

Carnuntum – Roman Camp

Imagine you could take a journey back in time to antiquity and experience everything that was tradition and culture back then. Here in Carnuntum, you can examine Roman buildings, learn about the favorite foods of the gods, and watch gladiator fights live. Special family tours allow a journey back in time to an almost forgotten era. With plenty of excitement and entertainment, it will certainly not be boring for young and old.

Is your family in the mood for this kind of fun? Then you can get more info here:

Archäologische Kulturpark Niederösterreich Betriebsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Hauptstraße 1A
2404 Petronell-Carnuntum, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2163 3377-0
www.carnuntum.co.at

Burg Liechtenstein – Experience the Middle Ages Up Close

Once a mighty wall for rulers, noble families, and princes, today it is a monument that is worth a trip as a sight. Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages, visit the castle chapel and the huge castle kitchen. Look into the numerous bedrooms and browse in the historical wardrobe room – every bit of browsing is worth it here; it is not for nothing that Burg Liechtenstein has already been used as a filming location.

Play castle damsel and nobleman. Info at:

Liechtenstein Castle
Am Hausberg 2
2344 Maria Enzersdorf, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 650 680 3901
www.burgliechtenstein.eu

Schloss Hof – Castle Tour and Animal Watching

On the trail of the Habsburgs – this could be the name of this family outing if you are heading to Schloss Hof. The gigantic castle with its imposing presentation, the beautiful garden, and the numerous rooms allow the family to immerse themselves in a long-gone, monarchical time when gentlemen and ladies still wore white wigs to announce their status in society. After the tours, you can watch and pet all kinds of animals in the Meierhof of Schloss Hof – an excursion for young and old.

Schloss Hof
2294 Schlosshof 1, Lower Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 2285 20 000
www.schlosshof.at

Photos by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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