“In Arbeit” (“Work in Progress”) – the collaborative exhibition at the Technisches Museum Wien If you really want to get to know the Technisches Museum in Vienna, it pays to get an annual ticket. The various exhibitions are spread out over four floors and it’s worth taking time for them. For children, there’s a choice [...]
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The Parliamentary Experience
Children coming into power—children’s tours of Parliament Children in the National Assembly Hall discuss whether homework should be done away with. Afterwards, there is an “official” vote—those who stand up are in favor of the motion—just like the adults do. While counting, the “interim” National Assembly President briefly loses track of things. Does that also [...]
Vienna Ice Dream at City Hall Square
Skating in the centre of Vienna Already since 1996, the square in front of Vienna’s City Hall has been transformed into a spectacular ice skating landscape every January—the Vienna Ice Dream. Admittedly, the Vienna Ice Dream has long since ceased being an insiders’ tip. There are times during which there’s no shortage of people who [...]
Help Wanted: Construction Workers
The exhibition in the ZOOM Children’s Museum With the “Caution! Construction Area” exhibition, the ZOOM Children’s Museum has succeeded yet again in creating a genuine highlight. I’ve long been a fan of ZOOM, starting with the Zoom Ocean—the area for small children (from 8 months to 6 years of age), via workshops for 3- to [...]
Experience Sound at the Haus der Musik
The absolute sound experience for young and old alike. Have you ever taken your kids to the Haus der Musik? If not, you should definitely plan a visit. With various timely computer programs as accompaniments, you’ll not only hear sound—you’ll also see, feel… nay, taste and smell don’t work just yet—not yet! You should really [...]
Lange Nacht der Museen in Vienna 2011
Culture with lots of fun – for young visitors too On Saturday, 1 October 2011, the big day – or rather night – was here once again: For the twelfth time, the “Lange Nacht der Museen,” initiated by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, took place all throughout Austria. In Vienna alone, over 100 different museums, galleries [...]
Does Madame Tussauds suit Vienna?
Madame Tussauds at the Vienna Prater I immediately connect Madame Tussauds to London. In Vienna, it’s not something I’d seek out right away and I have to ask myself: Is it worth it? … Yes, indeed—it suits Vienna! Very well, at that. The location is already well-selected. You’ll find Madame Tussauds, unmistakable, at the newly [...]
Lainzer Tiergarten
On the outskirts of Vienna, in the city’s 13th District (Hietzing), is an authentic natural gem for the city. For big and little people, young and old alike, everyone gets their money’s worth at this wildlife preserve. A moving history Originally, the Lainzer Tiergarten served as an imperial hunting grounds (already in the 16th century) [...]
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Easter egg hunting in Vienna
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The individual portals: Holidaycheck
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Seegasse Cemetery
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Experience Sound at the Haus der Musik
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Does Madame Tussauds suit Vienna?
