Haus des Meeres

Aquarium Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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What to expect

Explore the Haus des Meeres, a unique aquarium and vivarium located in a former World War II flak tower, featuring over 10,000 animals, interactive exhibits, and a 360° rooftop restaurant with stunning views of Vienna

Plan your family visit to the Haus des Meeres with these blog insights 👇

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Vienna – Christmas mood and entertainment for children

Vienna – Christmas mood and entertainment for children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium, and saw many marine animals, insects, and reptiles

Highlights: Daria enjoyed the crocodiles and snakes, and we enjoyed the variety of animals ✨

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10 Vienna travel tips with children [with insider tips from locals]

10 Vienna travel tips with children [with insider tips from locals]
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Haus des Meeres, with over 10,000 different animal species

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the tropical freshwater and saltwater fish, sharks, and other marine animals at Haus des Meeres ✨

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5+1 tips for Christmas Vienna with children

5+1 tips for Christmas Vienna with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium and saw various marine animals, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the marine animals, and we enjoyed the unique setting of the aquarium in a former anti-aircraft tower ✨

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Austria with the family: everything you need to know to prepare your vacation

Austria with the family: everything you need to know to prepare your vacation
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium, the largest in Austria

Highlights: The kids saw sharks and walked through a submarine tunnel to observe marine life ✨

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Animal excursions in Vienna with children: petting zoo & zoo

Animal excursions in Vienna with children: petting zoo & zoo
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Haus des Meeres – Vivarium Wien. We experienced a variety of animals in their natural habitats, including Weißbüscheläffchen, a coral reef, giant sea creatures, and free-flying birds in the tropical house. We also saw aquariums with sharks, sea turtles and piranhas

Highlights: We went to the Haus des Meeres because we wanted to experience marine life. The kids enjoyed the Atlantic Tunnel, which allowed a unique view of the underwater world through a 10-meter-long acrylic glass tube. The children wanted to have an excursion to marine animals ✨

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Vienna with children - the 12 best tips

Vienna with children - the 12 best tips
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Haus des Meeres, an Aqua Terra Zoo. We saw over 10,000 animals on 11 floors, including sharks and sea turtles. We also explored the tropical area with monkeys and birds

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the sharks and sea turtles. "We are at least once a year in the Haus des Meeres and love it here very much." ✨

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Vienna: 15 great winter activities in Vienna with children

Vienna: 15 great winter activities in Vienna with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Haus des Meeres, an aqua terra zoo. We explored the 12 floors filled with exhibits, including the new addition with a wider range of animals. We saw monkeys and tropical birds

Highlights: We enjoyed Haus des Meeres, especially when it wasn't too crowded. The 360-degree view from the terrace on the 11th floor was great! We even saw the Schneeberg when the weather was good ✨