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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.

BEST FOR🏙️ City break, 🏛️ Culture & history, 🍷 Food & drink
NIGHTS AWAY3 to 4
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSMay–Jun, Sep
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Vienna at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
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TIME DIFFERENCE
1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANCold, quieter
  2. FEBCold, quieter
  3. MARChilly, quieter
  4. APRSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAYWarm, best time to go
  6. JUNWarm, best time to go
  7. JULHot, a good time to go
  8. AUGHot, a good time to go
  9. SEPWarm, best time to go
  10. OCTAutumn, a good time to go
  11. NOVChristmas markets, a good time to go
  12. DECChristmas markets, a good time to go

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.

Things to do with the family

FREE

Prater

A funfair park with the famous Giant Ferris Wheel. Entry is free and you pay per ride.

TICKETED

Schönbrunn Zoo

The world's oldest zoo, in the grounds of a palace, with pandas and polar bears.

INDOORS

Natural History Museum

Dinosaurs, meteorites and a huge collection of stuffed animals.

INDOORS

Haus der Musik

Conduct a virtual orchestra and play with sound.

FREE

Danube Island

A long island for cycling, picnics and swimming in summer.

TICKETED

Spanish Riding School

Watch the white Lipizzaner horses at their morning training.

Vienna: common questions

Is Vienna good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's clean, safe and easy to get around, with parks and museums for all ages. Children under six ride public transport free.

How many nights do you need?

Three or four nights covers the city at a gentle pace.

Do UK families need a visa?

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.

Is Vienna expensive?

About the same as a big UK city. Many parks and the Prater are free, and lunch menus are good value.

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