Summer in Vienna: Looking for the best indoor activities?
Stay cool in Vienna: The best indoor activities without summer heat
When Vienna is sizzling under the summer heat, it’s time for air-conditioned hideouts instead of sweltering streets. From escape rooms to ice skating to the funeral museum, there are plenty of air-conditioned indoor activities in Vienna that offer some relief. Whether you’re with friends, family, or colleagues, these tips will make hot summer days much more bearable.
Indoor trampoline park in Vienna: Burn off energy despite the heat
Ever wanted to feel like secret agent Kim Possible, climbing walls and flying through the air with a somersault? Austria has several indoor trampoline halls where kids and adults can bounce through the air. Jumpin Warrior in Vösendorf is the largest Ninja Warrior park in Austria, and each area is properly air-conditioned.
Perfect for: Families and groups of friends (6 and up)
Tip: Air-conditioned
Duration: 2 hours
Getting there: Take the Badner Bahn to Maria Enzersdorf Südstadt
Price: €31 per person
Escape rooms in Vienna: The perfect indoor activity for hot days
Did you know all our locations have air conditioning? Is there anything cooler than an escape room set in a mine or an ancient pyramid? With us you’ll get properly cooled down and blown away, all while having an unforgettable experience. So grab your fellow heat sufferers and dive into the ultimate adventure.
Treasure hunt in Montezuma’s grave
Ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of Lara Croft or Indiana Jones?
In Montezuma’s Grave, two teams compete against each other, fighting their way through a mysterious pyramid. With hidden clues and plenty of time pressure, you’ll feel like you’re on a real expedition—minus the spiders, snakes, or tropical heat. Screens throughout let you track which team is currently in the lead. Perfect for anyone who’d rather spend their free time as a treasure hunter rather than melting in the sun.
Perfect for: Families, groups of friends, and colleagues (10 and up)
Tip: Air-conditioned
Duration: 1 hour
Getting there: Take the U2 to Taborstraße
Price: from €30 per person
The perfect art heist in Brunn, Lower Austria
If newer treasures are more your style, why don’t you try breaking into to Louvre and stealing the Mona Lisa. And who knows, maybe a few jewels will end up in your pocket too? Breakout Escape in Brunn, Lower Austria has great air conditioning, and the escape room has been found certifiably thrilling by the Time Busters team.
Perfect for: Families, groups of friends, and colleagues (10 and up)
Tip: Air-conditioned
Duration: 1 hour
Getting there: Take the S-Bahn or regional train to Brunn-Maria Enzersdorf
Price: from €26 per person
Staying cool at Vienna’s funeral museum
For more air-conditioned activities in Vienna, a visit to the underground funeral museum at Vienna’s Central Cemetery is well worth it. The interactive museum offers insight into the quirky traditions of Vienna’s unique relationship with death and mourning.
You’ll learn how mourning rituals have changed over the centuries. A special highlight is the museum shop, known for its legendary dark humor and cool merch. After all, where else is it cooler in summer than underground?
Ideal for: Groups of friends and tourists (12 and up)
Tip: Air-conditioned
Duration: 1-2 hours
Getting there: Take the U3 to Simmering, after tram 11 or 71 towards Zentralfriedhof
Price: €9 per person
Winter feeling at 35 degrees on the ice rink
Welcome to the Frozen-style Winter Wonderland in summer. If you’re looking for air-conditioned activities, Vienna’s Eisring Süd is the place to be: here you can glide across the ice even on the hottest days. The ice rink is open every Tuesday afternoon, plus Saturday evenings for the ice disco.
Ideal for: Friends and tourists
Tip: Fully air-conditioned
Duration: Around 2 hours
Getting there: Take the U6 to Alterlaa
Price: €8 per person
