When traveling to Austria with kids, endless trips to the country’s many historic sites may get boring. A day spent at Familypark Neusiedlersee (familypark.at/en/index.html) provides child-friendly fun. Open for more than 40 years, it is largest leisure park in the country. Four themed areas are within, including Fairytale Wood, Adventure Island, the Farm and Adventure Castle. Amusement park rides for all ages, farm animals and walking trails are found throughout the park, which is in a natural woodland setting.

Rich in musical history, Austria was home to world-renowned composers including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Schubert. A trip to Austria for lovers of culture and classical music would not be complete without visiting the famed Vienna State Opera (wiener-staatsoper.at). Guided tours of the facility take 40 minutes and visit locations including the Tea Salon, Gustav Mahler Hall and the main staircase. Performances take place throughout the year featuring operas, ballets and orchestral performances.

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road (grossglockner.at/en) takes visitors to the highest mountain in the country. Located in Tauern National Park, the road has 36 bends, and drivers will encounter alpine meadows, steep cliffs and thick forests. Four themed playgrounds are located along the drive, and there are more than 10 restaurants along the way, providing ample opportunities to grab a bite to eat. A visitor center at the end of the route tells the history of the region and road as well as the flora and fauna of the mountain.

The most-visited site in Austria is Schönbrunn Palace (schoenbrunn.at/en) in Vienna. Built between 1696 and 1712, the palace contains 1,441 rooms. Attractions on the grounds include the oldest zoo in the world, a maze called The Labyrinth, Privy Garden and children’s museum. The park, which has been open to the public since 1779, is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Tours are offered of the buildings, which were inhabited by Emperor Fraz Joseph and family members.

Hallstatt Salt Mines (salzwelten.at/en/hallstatt/saltmine/) in the town of Hallstat is the oldest salt mine in the world. Started more than 3,000 years ago, it features paths and tunnels leading deep into the mine. Within the mine is a subterranean salt lake. Visitors can take guided tours of the mine, which includes a ride on the miners’ railway. A gift shop sells salt mined at the facility.