A family holiday is a holiday with the kids, not all about the kids, and those who think children are obliged to go on countless hikes in Austria are a little behind the times.
Having fun on the carousel at the Vienna Prater
VIENNAVienna Prater - www.prater.atA green oasis with historical tradition. In the 'Wurstelprater' amusement park nostalgia meets the present day. The Prater also has a sizeable planetarium.
Schönbrunn - www.schoenbrunn.at/kinderThe Schönbrunn offers specially designed children's tours through the palace, with attractions including a labyrinth and a large zoo.
ZOOM Children's Museum - www.kindermuseum.atChildren can investigate, marvel and participate in numerous exhibitions and events at this fabulous museum.
Haus des Meeres - www.haus-des-meeres.atDiscover flora and fauna of the deep.
BURGENLANDMuseum at Lackenbach Palace - www.naturspur.atThe guided tours for children at Lackenbach Palace follow the traces of nature and present a creative adventure world.
CARINTHIAObir Stalactite Caves - www.hoehlen.atMake sure you visit these show caves in Bad Eisenkappel. During the magical light and audio show the stones start to speak and the dragon who lives in the cave comes back to life.
Minimundus - www.minimundus.atMiniature models of 150 of the most beautiful buildings in the world, all built true-to-scale.
LOWER AUSTRIACarnuntum - www.carnuntum.co.atTravel back in time to the days of the ancient Romans in this archaeological park.
Ötscherland Express - Tel. +43 741652191
Narrow gauge steam engine train from Kienberg/Gaming to Lunz/See.
Amethyst World at Maissau - www.amethystwelt.atThe world's largest open amethyst lode, where visitors can even have a go at scraping themselves.
UPPER AUSTRIADachstein Caves - www.dachsteinwelterbe.atGiant ice caves, mammoth and stalactite caves in Obertraun.
Hirschalm Fairytale Park - www.hirschalm.atIn Unterweissenbach, with 40 mystical fairytale and game stations.
Hallstatt Salt Mines - www.salzwelten.atAn exciting escapade through the oldest salt mine in the world.
SALZBURGERLANDGiant Ice Caves in Werfen - www.eisriesenwelt.atThe largest ice caverns in the world.
Hallein Salt Mines - www.salzwelten.atWhen visiting Salzburg, be sure to pay a visit to the nearby salt mine in Hallein.
STYRIAHohentauern Adventure Park - www.keltenberg.atCave and cliff face adventure park with water trails, woodland nature trails and a prehistoric stilted village.
Altaussee Salt Mines -
www.salzwelten.atFascinating salt mine with slides.
Styrassic Park - www.styrassicpark.atSituated near Gleichberg, with over 60 lifesize dinosaurs.
Stübing Open Air Museum - www.stuebing.atOriginal and historic farm buildings from all over Austria are on display here, with plenty to keep the kids entertained.
TIROLFisser Flitzer - www.fisserflitzer.atSummer fun park in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, including summer toboganning through the adventure worlds.
Hexenwasser Hochsöll - www.hexenwasser.atThis adventure park has interactive stations with a focus on woodland and water, a bare-foot trail and traditional arts and crafts. Open from May until October.
Ötzidorf Umhausen - www.oetzidorf.atArchaeological park exploring life and work in the Neolithic period. Ötzidorf Umhausen also stages Stone Age festivals. Open from May until October.
Alpine Zoo Innsbruck - www.alpenzoo.atWith 2000 animals and flora and fauna of the Alps.
Area 47 - www.area47.atInnovative nature and adventure park in the Oetz valley.
VORARLBERGMontafon Recreational Park - www.aktivpark-montafon.atVorarlberg's largest leisure park in Schruns-Tschagguns includes a water park and plenty of other activities. Open from May until October.
Inatura - www.inatura.atAn interactive exhibition in Dornbirn that stimulates all the senses and lets you explore Vorarlberg's natural world.
Alpine Coaster Golm - www.golm.atAn exhilarating 2.6 km alpine coaster ride between Latschau and Vadans with 44 jumps.