Austria
Austria is a very child friendly country. Winter or Summer, Austria is a great family destination with plenty to do to keep all the family amused. From skiing and tobogganing in winter to taking a boat ride down the Danube River on a lovely summers day. Sound of Music fans can even take a bus trip to explore all the sights and scenes from the movie all the whilst singing along to the songs on the tour bus! English is widely spoken but your children may enjoy learning a few basic words or phrases in German.
Austria’s official tourism website is a fantastic place to start dreaming about, researching, planning and booking a holiday to Austria.
Austria offers plenty to do with the kids all year round, we have listed just a few to give you some ideas;
If planning a holiday in the warmer months why not take the kids on a boat ride on the Danube River the kids will see plenty of castles and the town of Durnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.
If you are feeling more energetic you can take in more of the picturesque sights by cycling along the Danube.
If you are exhausted after a bike ride why not book a Sound of Music tour that includes a 4 hr bus trip showing you all the landmarks and sights from the movie.
The kids are bound to love an adventure to explore a Salt mine and a Giant Ice cave or a trip to visit the animals at the Vienna Zoo.
The ultimate family holiday to Austria must include a trip to the valley of fun and games in Saalbach Hinterglemm where the kids can take a trip in a cable car to help find Montelino the clown’s lost toys and friends and while you’re there be sure to take a trip to the fairy tale forest. Saalbach Hinterglemm is also an excellent ski destination in the winter months.
If visiting in Winter why not take the kids on a Horse drawn sleigh ride or try tobogganing for the adventurous.
Family Austria is a great website to start looking for family friendly apartments and hotels or check out Austria’s first Baby hotel part of the Kinderhotel chain which include free childcare and have greatchildren’s facilities.
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Travelling
Austrian Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas and Air France are amongst the carriers that can fly you from Australia to Austria.
Austria has a fantastic underground train network called the U-
Car hire is another option in Austria and roads are excellent however, driving in big cities like Vienna can be confusing, so you may like to consider using the very efficient public transport system for these areas.
Safety
Children under the age of 12 and 150cm are unable to travel in front and rear passenger seats of any car unless they are in an age appropriate child restraint. Many car hire companies can offer car restraint hire but it is advisable to book ahead.
