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Seegrotte Hinterbruhl – It's a nice outing to the outskirts
of Vienna to visit the Seegrotte, largest underground lake in Europe.
This subterranean labyrinth was once a gypsum mine, which flooded, and springs
now feed this pristine lake underground. |
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On the tour walk through a through a maze
of mine tunnels, used in World War II as an underground aircraft factory,
then step into a silent electric boat to glide on the clear emerald green lake.
Open daily. |
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To get there from Vienna, take the S-Bahn to Modling, and
a bus to the charming quiet little town of Hinterbruhl (which is nice in
itself). |
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Wienerwald (Vienna Woods) – Kids need to get out
the city and stretch their legs? A hike in the Wienerwald, the famed Vienna
Woods, is just a short train ride from Vienna. Take the S-Bahn to Kahlenbergerdorf. |
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From there, walk up the Nusan weg through the woods, straight
up the hill to Leopoldsberg – it's about one kilometer. It's an easy
walk, but it might a bit much for toddlers. At the top, there's the ramparts
of an old fort, nice cafes, and glorious views of Vienna and the Wienerwald. |
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If you'd rather drive, you can also drive to the top, and
just hike on the paths through the woods. These aren't "wild woods,"
but the woods are very pleasant, and a great place to picnic or lunch in
the café. |
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