We’re considering a trip to Vienna in March. We will be traveling with an 11 year old and a 9 year old. I would love tips on must see items that are especially interesting for kids. I’ll pick up a guide book this week but was hoping for some tips here as well. Thank you!

We haven't been with kids but the first two ideas were the Spanish riding school and the Demel baking area behind glass where you can see chocolate made into works of art. Then I googled the subject and are up with a website with 35 ideas. https://mommypoppins.com/los-angeles...d-do-with-kids

We moved to Vienna when our youngest child was almost 11. The mommypoppins list above is a good start; though keep in mind some of the activities are seasonal (for example, ice cream salons salons are closed from November to April. Really.) The Prater will not be fully open, though the Riesenrad runs year-round. At the prater is "Roller Coaster," a burgers and similar type restaurant where one's order is delivered via, you might have guessed, roller coasters. Our daughter is an avid horse rider, but the Morning Exercises at the SRS bored her (lots of dressage). If you just want to see the horses, head to Stallburg between 1030 and 1045 on performance mornings; you get the see the horses heading to the school right in front of you! Near to the SRS is Zuckerlwerkstatt, where you can watch the fancy candies being rolled and cut. The Tram Museum is fun for all ages, we think. In one of the remaining flak towers is the Haus des Meers (aquarium); start at the top with a view over the city, then make your way down through the various settings. Demel's is nice, but often overcrowded with pushy tourists; the classic pink interior of any Aida may appeal more to children. Or, for an upscale coffee break, reserve a table upstairs at Gerstner's near the Opera. Depending on your flight, perhaps reserve an airport tour before your departure.

If your children are into outdoor activities, the weather may be nice enough to wander through Lainzer Tiergarten and look for the baby Wildschwein (boars); or take a hike through the vineyards at the northern edge of Vienna.

With the exception of some of the touristy restaurants, you will not find a "Children's Menu" per se, but rather "Für kleinen Hunger" or "Zwischendurch" menus that will list smaller food items or portions. Try the Almdudler, Austria's herbal soda; have a Käsekrainer at a Wurstelstand. For food-on-the-go, the Leberkäse Semmel or Schnitzel Semmel are school children snack staples.

Happy Planning!