Playgrounds in Austria

Despite the narrow theme of the zoo, there are more than 2000 animals of 150 species, including 80 species of mammals, 60 species of birds, 11 species of reptiles and six species of amphibians. They all live in open-air enclosures.

At Vienna Zoo you can see the amusing 'plush' pandas and koalas, which are rare in European zoos, and admire a flock of pink flamingos. More than two million people visit the zoo every year. A visit to this fascinating place is not only fun for children, but also for adults.

The Bad Hofgastein Health Centre has several pools filled with normal and medicinal thermal water. For the youngest visitors to the Alpentherme, the owners have installed water slides, one of which, the Black Hole, is always full of squealing children. You can go rafting on the 110 metre long ...

Ellmi's Magic World has a lot to offer families, and especially children, in terms of relaxation and even learning. Situated at an altitude of 1,555 metres, there is a 4,000 square metre play and recreation centre with plenty of activities for all the family.

The name says it all — the whole family is welcome, although most of the rides are still aimed at children of different ages. Children can run around the playground, which is surrounded by fairytale characters and animal figures. The playground doesn't mind playing with visitors either, ...

The Freizeit Arena in Sölden is a great place for families to relax body and mind. As well as a swimming pool, the indoor public leisure centre also has several playgrounds and wellness areas.

All the pools at Wasserwelt Wagrain have a total surface area of 1,000 square metres. Some of them are outdoors, but you can swim in the warm water even in winter. A rare treat for children: playing snowballs and splashing around in the pool.

If you're planning a family trip to Vienna, be sure to add the Family Fun Park to your list of children's attractions. On warm days, kids can enjoy the outdoor playground, while on colder days they can enjoy the indoor facilities.

If you're in the mountains in the summer, be sure to visit Hallo Du, a family holiday centre in Ebbs that offers a wide range of water activities for children and adults during the warmer months.

Built in the best Baroque tradition, Laxenburg Palace is located just 15 km from Vienna on the edge of the Vienna Woods. It is not just one building, but several castles and palaces with a lake and park — a favourite family holiday destination of all Austrian monarchs in the past and all ...

The 15,000 square metre playground is located around the old Favoriten water tower. The tower was built in 1898 to supply the town with water from the mountain glaciers. Today, Favouriten is only a tourist attraction (you must book in advance), but the area around it is as lively as it was 100 ...

Affenberg Landskron is worth visiting with kids, as it offers a unique and engaging experience that caters to their natural curiosity. Children aged 4 and above will be particularly fascinated by the opportunity to observe Barbary macaques up close in their natural habitat. The guided tours are ...