Families & Technology

<p>Vienna is a good city for families, and that's less about dedicated children's attractions than the fact that a lot simply works: short distances, reliable public transport, plenty of green space.</p>
<p>This category collects the places where kids get to do something instead of just looking – technology museums with levers and buttons, hands-on exhibitions, historic vehicles you can climb into. They are also the places that save a rainy afternoon.</p>
<p>Plan enough time for the big museums: half a day is more realistic than two hours if the kids are allowed to try things out.</p>
<p>In practical terms, a lot speaks for Vienna with kids: all U-Bahn (subway) stations have elevators, and the newer trams and all buses are low-floor. Children under six always ride for free, and on Sundays, public holidays and during Vienna's school vacations, all children up to fifteen do.</p>
<p>At most federal museums, admission is free for under-19s. Privately run hands-on museums have their own rules, and there the children's price is often the main price. For places with time slots: be sure to reserve in advance, especially on weekends and during school vacations.</p>

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Vienna is a good city for families, and that's less about dedicated children's attractions than the fact that a lot simply works: short distances, reliable public transport, plenty of green space.

This category collects the places where kids get to do something instead of just looking – technology museums with levers and buttons, hands-on exhibitions, historic vehicles you can climb into. They are also the places that save a rainy afternoon.

Plan enough time for the big museums: half a day is more realistic than two hours if the kids are allowed to try things out.

In practical terms, a lot speaks for Vienna with kids: all U-Bahn (subway) stations have elevators, and the newer trams and all buses are low-floor. Children under six always ride for free, and on Sundays, public holidays and during Vienna's school vacations, all children up to fifteen do.

At most federal museums, admission is free for under-19s. Privately run hands-on museums have their own rules, and there the children's price is often the main price. For places with time slots: be sure to reserve in advance, especially on weekends and during school vacations.

Frequently asked questions

The Technisches Museum Wien (Technical Museum) is the best bet for a rainy day: big, lots to touch, easily half a day. For younger children there's the ZOOM Children's Museum in the MuseumsQuartier, which you should definitely reserve in advance because it works with time slots. You'll find an overview under “Vienna on a rainy day”.

At most federal museums, admission is free for children and young people under 19, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Albertina and the Technical Museum. Privately run museums and hands-on museums like ZOOM have their own rules, and there the children's price is often the main price. Check the details with each museum.

Largely, yes. All U-Bahn stations are equipped with elevators, and the newer trams and all buses are low-floor. Some older trams still have steps. Children under six ride for free, and so do all children up to fifteen on Sundays, public holidays and during Vienna's school vacations.