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What to expect
The Lainzer Tiergarten is a publicly accessible nature reserve in Vienna, covering an area of 2,450 hectares. It is a large forest area with a rich wildlife, including deer, wild boar, and European mouflons. The reserve is also home to 18 species of bats and features some of the oldest beech and oak trees in the Wienerwald. With its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, the Lainzer Tiergarten is a great place for families to explore and connect with nature
Plan your family visit to the Lainzer Tiergarten with these blog insights 👇
Animal excursions in Vienna with children: petting zoo & zoo
Activities: We visited Lainzer Tiergarten, a wildlife park. We observed wild boars, deer, and stags up close. We also looked for foxes, squirrels, and various bird species. The park offers numerous hiking trails and picnic areas
Highlights: The Lainzer Tiergarten is ideal for families and nature lovers. We loved observing the animals in their natural habitat. Nunu enjoyed visiting the deer and stags. The park has numerous hiking trails and picnic areas ✨
Hiking with children around Vienna: The top 10 hiking trails
Activities: We explored the Lainzer Tiergarten with the stroller. We saw a lot of nature and observed animals. We relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere in the Gasthaus Rohrhaus, and ate some inexpensive food
Highlights: The kids loved the two large playgrounds and seeing the animals. It was perfect for an active family day combining nature and play ✨
Hermesvilla: Hidden Vienna Excursion Destination in the Lainzer Tiergarten
Activities: We went on a walk from the Lainzer Tor to the Hermesvilla, about 1.1 km. We also explored the area and saw the Spielplatz and the Damwild-Gehege. We considered the possibility of extending the visit to the Rohrhaus
Highlights: The kids were very excited about the Damwild-Gehege, and we fed the deer. We also enjoyed the Spielplatz and the beautiful Schlossgarten. "The short hike is well signposted, but you basically just go straight ahead and have to turn right after about half the journey." ✨