Holidays in Vienna
A giant Ferris wheel, the world's oldest zoo and cake in grand cafés. Here's what Vienna is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
A giant Ferris wheel, the world's oldest zoo and cake in grand cafés. Here's what Vienna is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
May, June and September are warm and green, with outdoor swimming on the Danube. From mid-November the city is full of Christmas markets. January and February are cold but quiet.
A funfair park with the famous Giant Ferris Wheel. Entry is free and you pay per ride.
The world's oldest zoo, in the grounds of a palace, with pandas and polar bears.
Dinosaurs, meteorites and a huge collection of stuffed animals.
Conduct a virtual orchestra and play with sound.
A long island for cycling, picnics and swimming in summer.
Watch the white Lipizzaner horses at their morning training.
Yes. It's clean, safe and easy to get around, with parks and museums for all ages. Children under six ride public transport free.
Three or four nights covers the city at a gentle pace.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
About the same as a big UK city. Many parks and the Prater are free, and lunch menus are good value.
Put Vienna on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.