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The Hofburg Palace, or Imperial Palace, was the home
of the Austrian Hapsburgs for 600 years. The first fortifications
were erected by King Ottakar Premyst in the 13th century and were
added to by every generation until it became the monumental
structure it is today. As well as housing the president's offices,
the palace now encompasses 22 separate museums, the National
Library, a 14th-century Augustinian church, the famous Spanish
Riding School and the Royal Chapel, where every Sunday the Vienna
Boy's Choir sing Mass (they have performed for the Royal Court
since 1498). It will be impossible to even catch a glimpse of
everything on display at the Hofburg, so visitors should be
selective. The most popular of the museums is the
Kaiserappartements, which takes visitors on a tour of the Kaiser's
imperial apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Silver
Collection. see full details
Hofburg
The Hofburg Palace, or Imperial Palace, was the home
of the Austrian Hapsburgs for 600 years. The first fortifications
were erected by King Ottakar Premyst in the 13th century and were
added to by every generation until it became the monumental
structure it is today. As well as housing the president's offices,
the palace now encompasses 22 separate museums, the National
Library, a 14th-century Augustinian church, the famous Spanish
Riding School and the Royal Chapel, where every Sunday the Vienna
Boy's Choir sing Mass (they have performed for the Royal Court
since 1498). It will be impossible to even catch a glimpse of
everything on display at the Hofburg, so visitors should be
selective. The most popular of the museums is the
Kaiserappartements, which takes visitors on a tour of the Kaiser's
imperial apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Silver
Collection. see full details
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The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the oldest and
last riding school in the world where classic dressage is still
practised in its purest form. This Institute was founded in 1572
and named for the Lipizzaner horses, which are of Spanish origin.
The Imperial Court Stud was originally situated near the village of
Lipizza (hence the name of the horses) but since the collapse of
the Danube Monarchy in 1920 they have been bred at the Federal Stud
in Styria. The horses perform their tricks in the Winter Riding
School, which was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI. Performances
take place between February and June, September and December but
are in high demand and booked up months in advance (details on
their website). The easiest way to see the horses is during their
training sessions. Tickets are only available at the door, and
cannot be booked in advance. Situated in the stables is the
Lipizzaner Museum, which displays the history of the
school. see full details
Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the oldest and
last riding school in the world where classic dressage is still
practised in its purest form. This Institute was founded in 1572
and named for the Lipizzaner horses, which are of Spanish origin.
The Imperial Court Stud was originally situated near the village of
Lipizza (hence the name of the horses) but since the collapse of
the Danube Monarchy in 1920 they have been bred at the Federal Stud
in Styria. The horses perform their tricks in the Winter Riding
School, which was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI. Performances
take place between February and June, September and December but
are in high demand and booked up months in advance (details on
their website). The easiest way to see the horses is during their
training sessions. Tickets are only available at the door, and
cannot be booked in advance. Situated in the stables is the
Lipizzaner Museum, which displays the history of the
school. see full details
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Karlskirche is the most outstanding Baroque church in
the city and its 236-foot (72m) high dome flanked by two columns
forms a dramatic landmark on the Viennese skyline. The church was
commissioned by Emperor Charles VI after the Black Plague that
swept Vienna in 1713 and is dedicated to the patron saint Charles
Borromeo who was revered as a healer for plague sufferers. The
lavishly decorated interior includes frescoes and visitors can get
a closer look by taking the elevator to the roof. see full details
Karlskirche
Karlskirche is the most outstanding Baroque church in
the city and its 236-foot (72m) high dome flanked by two columns
forms a dramatic landmark on the Viennese skyline. The church was
commissioned by Emperor Charles VI after the Black Plague that
swept Vienna in 1713 and is dedicated to the patron saint Charles
Borromeo who was revered as a healer for plague sufferers. The
lavishly decorated interior includes frescoes and visitors can get
a closer look by taking the elevator to the roof. see full details
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The magnificent Schönbrunn Palace was used as the
summer residence of the Hapsburgs from the 18th century onwards.
Set amongst superb gardens this vast, symmetrical structure is
everything you would imagine an imperial palace to be. A tour of
the palace offers visitors the chance to view the superb assortment
of Baroque and Rococo State Rooms and to admire the famous ceiling
frescoes of the Great Gallery and the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart
once played. The vast gardens are popular with locals and tourists
alike, and include a zoo, a maze and labyrinth, the Privy garden,
and the Gloriette with viewing terrace. Also within the grounds,
the Orangery plays host to classical concerts during the summer
season. see full details
Schönbrunn Palace
The magnificent Schönbrunn Palace was used as the
summer residence of the Hapsburgs from the 18th century onwards.
Set amongst superb gardens this vast, symmetrical structure is
everything you would imagine an imperial palace to be. A tour of
the palace offers visitors the chance to view the superb assortment
of Baroque and Rococo State Rooms and to admire the famous ceiling
frescoes of the Great Gallery and the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart
once played. The vast gardens are popular with locals and tourists
alike, and include a zoo, a maze and labyrinth, the Privy garden,
and the Gloriette with viewing terrace. Also within the grounds,
the Orangery plays host to classical concerts during the summer
season. see full details
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One of Vienna's most recognisable attractions, the
Giant Wheel is located in a large wooded park and playground known
as the Prater. It was built in 1897 by an English engineering firm
and is the only one of its era still standing (the ferris wheels in
Chicago, London, Blackpool and Paris have long since been
destroyed). The wheel with its 15 gondolas takes twenty minutes to
manoeuvre around and offers magnificent panoramic views of the
city. see full details
Giant Wheel
One of Vienna's most recognisable attractions, the
Giant Wheel is located in a large wooded park and playground known
as the Prater. It was built in 1897 by an English engineering firm
and is the only one of its era still standing (the ferris wheels in
Chicago, London, Blackpool and Paris have long since been
destroyed). The wheel with its 15 gondolas takes twenty minutes to
manoeuvre around and offers magnificent panoramic views of the
city. see full details
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The Belvedere consists of two splendid rococo
mansions, designed in the early 18th century, which face each other
across formal, sloping grounds offering excellent views over the
city. From the outside it is Vienna's finest palace complex, built
by Prince Eugène of Savoy (1680-1735), the famous general who saved
Vienna from the advance of the Ottoman Empire. The museums in the
two palaces house some of Vienna's most renowned art galleries,
offering excellent examples of Austrian art from the middle ages to
present day. Their displays include an unrivalled collection of
paintings by Klimt as well as famous works by Schiele and
Kokoschka, Renoir and Monet. The Medieval and Baroque works are
presented in the Lower Palace where many rooms have been preserved
in their original state. see full details
Belvedere
The Belvedere consists of two splendid rococo
mansions, designed in the early 18th century, which face each other
across formal, sloping grounds offering excellent views over the
city. From the outside it is Vienna's finest palace complex, built
by Prince Eugène of Savoy (1680-1735), the famous general who saved
Vienna from the advance of the Ottoman Empire. The museums in the
two palaces house some of Vienna's most renowned art galleries,
offering excellent examples of Austrian art from the middle ages to
present day. Their displays include an unrivalled collection of
paintings by Klimt as well as famous works by Schiele and
Kokoschka, Renoir and Monet. The Medieval and Baroque works are
presented in the Lower Palace where many rooms have been preserved
in their original state. see full details
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The Vienna State Opera performs a repertoire of
near-one hundred operas, operettas and ballets every day from
September to June. The opera house was founded in the early 18th
century (it was rebuilt in 1955 after being all but destroyed in
1945) and makes for a romantic and regal setting in which to enjoy
the performances. As seating tickets are not easily available, an
alternative is to buy standing-room tickets, which are well priced
and can be purchased on the same day (but expect long queues). The
State Opera collaborates closely with the Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra, and their famous New Year concert requires advance
bookings of up to one year. see full details
Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera performs a repertoire of
near-one hundred operas, operettas and ballets every day from
September to June. The opera house was founded in the early 18th
century (it was rebuilt in 1955 after being all but destroyed in
1945) and makes for a romantic and regal setting in which to enjoy
the performances. As seating tickets are not easily available, an
alternative is to buy standing-room tickets, which are well priced
and can be purchased on the same day (but expect long queues). The
State Opera collaborates closely with the Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra, and their famous New Year concert requires advance
bookings of up to one year. see full details
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The 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle stands on a
rocky outcrop approximately 394ft (120m) above the city. Although
originally built by Archbishop Gebhard to repel attacks from the
neighbouring Bavarians, the present-day fortress was largely
rebuilt in the early 16th century by Archbishop Leonhard Von
Keutschach who added the grand state apartments. Visitors can walk
around the courtyard and outskirts of the fortress at no cost
unless they take the guided tour around the state apartments. The
tour finishes at two small museums (this is optional) that display
a selection of weapons, uniforms and armour together with
instruments of torture - such as the Schandmasken - which petty
criminals had to don as punishment for their crimes. see full details
Hohensalzburg Fortress
The 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle stands on a
rocky outcrop approximately 394ft (120m) above the city. Although
originally built by Archbishop Gebhard to repel attacks from the
neighbouring Bavarians, the present-day fortress was largely
rebuilt in the early 16th century by Archbishop Leonhard Von
Keutschach who added the grand state apartments. Visitors can walk
around the courtyard and outskirts of the fortress at no cost
unless they take the guided tour around the state apartments. The
tour finishes at two small museums (this is optional) that display
a selection of weapons, uniforms and armour together with
instruments of torture - such as the Schandmasken - which petty
criminals had to don as punishment for their crimes. see full details
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If you only have time to visit one of Salzburg's many
churches, make sure its the 9th century St Peter's Abbey Church
(Stiftkirche St Peter), one of Salzburg's most impressive Rococo
buildings. The Peterskirche was built at the beginning of the 18th
century on the foundations of the former church, which was founded
in 792. The ornate interior is more impressive than the exterior
with high marble pillars and a magnificent frescoed ceiling. The
ancient catacombs that were carved into the rock face by the early
Christian inhabitants are accessible only through a short guided
tour. see full details
St Peter's Abbey
If you only have time to visit one of Salzburg's many
churches, make sure its the 9th century St Peter's Abbey Church
(Stiftkirche St Peter), one of Salzburg's most impressive Rococo
buildings. The Peterskirche was built at the beginning of the 18th
century on the foundations of the former church, which was founded
in 792. The ornate interior is more impressive than the exterior
with high marble pillars and a magnificent frescoed ceiling. The
ancient catacombs that were carved into the rock face by the early
Christian inhabitants are accessible only through a short guided
tour. see full details
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The Cathedral is one of the city's most recognisable
symbols and the massive south tower standing at 445 feet (136m)
tall is a dominant feature on the Vienna skyline. The 343 steps can
be climbed for a fantastic view over the city. St Stephan's
Cathedral is the most important religious building in the city and
is one of the greatest Gothic structures in Europe, and has been in
a state of continual preservation and repair since its original
construction in the 12th century due to fire, city sieges and
bombardment. The cathedral is built of limestone and has an
ornately patterned and richly coloured roof covered by glazed
tiles. The interior is rich in wood carvings, sculptures and
paintings and has numerous chapels and altars, as well as the
catacombs, which can be visited on a guided tour. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart was married here, had children baptised here, and his
funeral was held in the Chapel of the Cross. see full details
St Stephen's Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of the city's most recognisable
symbols and the massive south tower standing at 445 feet (136m)
tall is a dominant feature on the Vienna skyline. The 343 steps can
be climbed for a fantastic view over the city. St Stephan's
Cathedral is the most important religious building in the city and
is one of the greatest Gothic structures in Europe, and has been in
a state of continual preservation and repair since its original
construction in the 12th century due to fire, city sieges and
bombardment. The cathedral is built of limestone and has an
ornately patterned and richly coloured roof covered by glazed
tiles. The interior is rich in wood carvings, sculptures and
paintings and has numerous chapels and altars, as well as the
catacombs, which can be visited on a guided tour. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart was married here, had children baptised here, and his
funeral was held in the Chapel of the Cross. see full details
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The former Hofburg residence today houses one of the
largest and greatest graphic art collections in the world with
drawings, old master prints and modern graphic works. The museum
explores the development of graphic arts since the 14th century and
there are over 60,000 works on show, including works by Leonardo da
Vinci, Michaelangelo, Manet, Picasso and Cezanne. The Albertina is
also one of the most beautiful examples of classical architecture
in the world. see full details
The Albertina
The former Hofburg residence today houses one of the
largest and greatest graphic art collections in the world with
drawings, old master prints and modern graphic works. The museum
explores the development of graphic arts since the 14th century and
there are over 60,000 works on show, including works by Leonardo da
Vinci, Michaelangelo, Manet, Picasso and Cezanne. The Albertina is
also one of the most beautiful examples of classical architecture
in the world. see full details
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The Schatzkammer, located in the Hofburg Palace,
houses the greatest treasury in the world spanning 1,000 years of
treasures such as relics and vestments from the Austrian Empire and
the Holy Roman Empire. Included in the collection are the crown
jewels, particularly the priceless imperial crown, which dates from
962, and is studded with precious stones, as well as the Holy Lance
was thought to be the lance that pierced Jesus' side while on the
cross. Also housed is the Burgundian Treasure, and treasures
connected to the Order of the Golden Fleece. see full details
Imperial Treasury
The Schatzkammer, located in the Hofburg Palace,
houses the greatest treasury in the world spanning 1,000 years of
treasures such as relics and vestments from the Austrian Empire and
the Holy Roman Empire. Included in the collection are the crown
jewels, particularly the priceless imperial crown, which dates from
962, and is studded with precious stones, as well as the Holy Lance
was thought to be the lance that pierced Jesus' side while on the
cross. Also housed is the Burgundian Treasure, and treasures
connected to the Order of the Golden Fleece. see full details
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The Fine Arts Museum across from the Hofburg Palace
houses many of the art collections gathered by the Habsburgs and is
one of the foremost museums of fine arts and decorative arts in the
world. The magnificent building is crowned with a 197-foot (60m)
high dome, while the inside is sumptuously decorated with marble,
gold leaf and stucco ornaments, a fitting home to the formidable
artistic treasures collected over the centuries. The collections
range from Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman relics to medieval
art, and Renaissance and Baroque paintings. The museum faces the
Natural History Museum across the Maria-Theresian Platz, which has
an identical exterior. see full details
Museum of Fine Arts (Kunsthistorisches Museum)
The Fine Arts Museum across from the Hofburg Palace
houses many of the art collections gathered by the Habsburgs and is
one of the foremost museums of fine arts and decorative arts in the
world. The magnificent building is crowned with a 197-foot (60m)
high dome, while the inside is sumptuously decorated with marble,
gold leaf and stucco ornaments, a fitting home to the formidable
artistic treasures collected over the centuries. The collections
range from Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman relics to medieval
art, and Renaissance and Baroque paintings. The museum faces the
Natural History Museum across the Maria-Theresian Platz, which has
an identical exterior. see full details
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The House of Music is an interactive, high-tech
discovery museum devoted to music and is located in the former
Palais of Archduke Charles. Four floors take visitors past the
music and memorabilia of the great composers who lived in Vienna,
such as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert; discover the top
musicians of today; and explore the future of music on computers.
Conduct an orchestra, listen to what an unborn child hears in the
womb or paint a musical picture. The museum was awarded top prize
for its innovative design and allows visitors to experience music
using the senses of sight, sound, touch and hearing. see full details
Haus der Musik
The House of Music is an interactive, high-tech
discovery museum devoted to music and is located in the former
Palais of Archduke Charles. Four floors take visitors past the
music and memorabilia of the great composers who lived in Vienna,
such as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert; discover the top
musicians of today; and explore the future of music on computers.
Conduct an orchestra, listen to what an unborn child hears in the
womb or paint a musical picture. The museum was awarded top prize
for its innovative design and allows visitors to experience music
using the senses of sight, sound, touch and hearing. see full details
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Situated in the Hofburg Palace, the royal library of
the Habsburgs dates from the 14th century and is among the oldest
and finest libraries in the world. The six million items stored in
the library include papyri, manuscripts, ancient and rare books,
maps, globes, portraits, music, photographs and graphics. The Grand
Hall is a palatial room topped by a dome, designed in the Baroque
style, and is decorated with statues and exquisite frescoes and is
regarded as one of the most beautiful library rooms in the
world. see full details
Austrian National Library
Situated in the Hofburg Palace, the royal library of
the Habsburgs dates from the 14th century and is among the oldest
and finest libraries in the world. The six million items stored in
the library include papyri, manuscripts, ancient and rare books,
maps, globes, portraits, music, photographs and graphics. The Grand
Hall is a palatial room topped by a dome, designed in the Baroque
style, and is decorated with statues and exquisite frescoes and is
regarded as one of the most beautiful library rooms in the
world. see full details
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The impressive Natural History Museum is sited within
a neo-Renaissance building that is identical from the outside to
the Fine Arts Museum opposite. It is the third largest natural
history museum in the world and has some of the oldest exhibits,
including early Stone Age artefacts. Visitors can travel through
the planet's history ranging from the diversity of nature to the
origins of culture. see full details
Natural History Museum
The impressive Natural History Museum is sited within
a neo-Renaissance building that is identical from the outside to
the Fine Arts Museum opposite. It is the third largest natural
history museum in the world and has some of the oldest exhibits,
including early Stone Age artefacts. Visitors can travel through
the planet's history ranging from the diversity of nature to the
origins of culture. see full details
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 at his
family's home in Getreidegasse. The house has since been converted
into a museum displaying exhibits which include the violin played
by Mozart as a child, his concert violin and clavichord, a
pianoforte and various portraits. The museum was first opened
in1880, by the International Mozart Foundation, and restored in
1994. see full details
Mozart's Birthplace
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 at his
family's home in Getreidegasse. The house has since been converted
into a museum displaying exhibits which include the violin played
by Mozart as a child, his concert violin and clavichord, a
pianoforte and various portraits. The museum was first opened
in1880, by the International Mozart Foundation, and restored in
1994. see full details
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The Salzkammergut is a lake area spanning Upper
Austria, Salzburg and Styria, and was formerly home to the salt
mines of the Hapsburg Empire. The many lakes and mountains in the
region lend themselves well to a variety of activities such as
bathing, golf and hiking, as well as relaxing at the beautiful
shore and hillside retreats. Take some time out to enjoy the local
kaiserschmarrn (sugared pancakes with raisins), lebkuchen
(gingerbread) and krapfen (doughnuts). see full details
Salzkammergut Lakes
The Salzkammergut is a lake area spanning Upper
Austria, Salzburg and Styria, and was formerly home to the salt
mines of the Hapsburg Empire. The many lakes and mountains in the
region lend themselves well to a variety of activities such as
bathing, golf and hiking, as well as relaxing at the beautiful
shore and hillside retreats. Take some time out to enjoy the local
kaiserschmarrn (sugared pancakes with raisins), lebkuchen
(gingerbread) and krapfen (doughnuts). see full details
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Dating as far back as the 17th century, Schloss
Kleßheim Palace was used by Adolf Hitler during World War II and
today serves as a casino with an elegant atmoshere and beautiful
gardens. The palace also featured in the 1965 film The Great Race
starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Peter Falk. The eagles
displayed at the palace entrance are reminiscent of the Third
Reich. see full details
Schloss Kleßheim Palace
Dating as far back as the 17th century, Schloss
Kleßheim Palace was used by Adolf Hitler during World War II and
today serves as a casino with an elegant atmoshere and beautiful
gardens. The palace also featured in the 1965 film The Great Race
starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Peter Falk. The eagles
displayed at the palace entrance are reminiscent of the Third
Reich. see full details
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This large public park is a great place for families
to enjoy a day in the sunshine. Stroll along the Hauptallee where
chestnut trees line the way, or visit the Planetarium and the
Prater Museum, both located inside the park. There is plenty of
open space here for kids to run around. see full details
Wiener Prater
This large public park is a great place for families
to enjoy a day in the sunshine. Stroll along the Hauptallee where
chestnut trees line the way, or visit the Planetarium and the
Prater Museum, both located inside the park. There is plenty of
open space here for kids to run around. see full details
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With beautiful tree-lined paths and exquisite scenery,
the Vienna Woods are a fantastic place to go for a walk with the
kids and get out into the great outdoors for some fresh air. The
miles of open space is perfect for more active kids and walking or
riding through this breathtaking scenery is a must for
everyone. see full details
Vienna Woods
With beautiful tree-lined paths and exquisite scenery,
the Vienna Woods are a fantastic place to go for a walk with the
kids and get out into the great outdoors for some fresh air. The
miles of open space is perfect for more active kids and walking or
riding through this breathtaking scenery is a must for
everyone. see full details
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Minopolis is Europe's first theme park featuring a
city that was specifically designed for children with buildings,
doors, cars, etc reduced to children's size. Children can pretend
to be adults and go about their daily life in the city if Minopolis
working as whatever their hearts desire - a journalist,
fire-fighter, policeman, doctor or dentist. Children can discover
their dream jobs in a fun and safe environment. There are over 80
professions for children to try their hand at. see full details
Minopolis City of Children
Minopolis is Europe's first theme park featuring a
city that was specifically designed for children with buildings,
doors, cars, etc reduced to children's size. Children can pretend
to be adults and go about their daily life in the city if Minopolis
working as whatever their hearts desire - a journalist,
fire-fighter, policeman, doctor or dentist. Children can discover
their dream jobs in a fun and safe environment. There are over 80
professions for children to try their hand at. see full details
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Boasting more than 3,500 animals, the House of the Sea
(Haus des Meeres) features a terrarium where children can marvel at
crocodiles and snakes, or for the more impressive creatures, the
tropical seawater section features piranhas, sharks and sea
turtles. The crocodile park is another attraction, while the
tropical house features free-flying birds and monkeys who have free
reign over everything. see full details
House of the Sea
Boasting more than 3,500 animals, the House of the Sea
(Haus des Meeres) features a terrarium where children can marvel at
crocodiles and snakes, or for the more impressive creatures, the
tropical seawater section features piranhas, sharks and sea
turtles. The crocodile park is another attraction, while the
tropical house features free-flying birds and monkeys who have free
reign over everything. see full details
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BOGI Park is Austria's largest indoor playground.
Featuring a climbing volcano, quad train, a trampoline area,
slides, ball pools and much more. Children will love exploring the
magic cave and train rides as well as meeting other children. BOGI
Park also features a restaurant where parents can unwind while the
kids are at play. see full details
BOGI Park
BOGI Park is Austria's largest indoor playground.
Featuring a climbing volcano, quad train, a trampoline area,
slides, ball pools and much more. Children will love exploring the
magic cave and train rides as well as meeting other children. BOGI
Park also features a restaurant where parents can unwind while the
kids are at play. see full details
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