Places of Interest & Local Recreation
The inner city is not the only place for sightseeing in Vienna.
There are also numerous places worth going to in the outer districts, such as the impressive Schönbrunn Palace, for example, the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors.
In immediate proximity is the Schönbrunn Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn).
Also a great adventure for children: the Prater, an amusement park featuring the giant Ferris wheel, with its distinctive red gondolas as its symbol.
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn represents one of the most important landmarks in Vienna. There are more than 1.5 million visitors to the palace, the enormous parks and the Palmenhaus (palm tree house) each year. The former imperial summer residence fascinates every tourist to Vienna. The vast area includes the palace and numerous side buildings, as well as spacious gardens and parks. The impressive Baroque Gesamtkunstwerk was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More information: http://www.schoenbrunn.at/
Schönbrunn Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn)
The zoo is housed in the spacious parks of Schönbrunn Palace and counts among the world’s oldest zoos. The historic zoo was carefully adapted so that visitors today can observe predatory cats, pandas, apes, reptiles, elephants and penguins in a naturalistic environment. On your family holidays in Vienna be sure not to miss a visit to the Schönbrunn Zoo!
More information: http://www.zoovienna.at/
Prater
To the Viennese, “Prater” does not only mean the world-famous historic amusement park in Vienna, it also refers to the huge recreational area surrounding the adventure park. Take a ride on the roller coasters, or enjoy the view from the giant Ferris wheel… or walk through the park or go for a run. It’s all up to you – everything is possible at the Prater!
More information: http://www.prater.at/
