When is Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) open?
Every day, 9 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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AquariumMagdalenengrund
Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)
- 4.635k reviews
- Open now · till 8 pm
Aquarium and tropical zoo in a former flak tower, with sharks, monkeys and elevated views across Vienna.
Quick answers
Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) in short
When is the best time to visit Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) cost?
Tickets €23.50 adult online.
Do you need to book Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)?
Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1, 1060 Wien.
Is Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 10 am.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
7°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 8%
- Wind
- 13km/h
- 10am
7° - 11am7°
- 12pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea)
- 2 360° OCEAN SKY · 1 min
- 3 Esterházypark · 1 min
- 4 CHEZ BERNARD Restaurant et Bar · 3 min
- 5 Cafe Ritter · 3 min
Good to know
- Tickets €23.50 adult online
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 35k reviews
Known for
- Sharks
- Monkeys
- Tropical house
- Vienna panorama
What people say
- People like:
- Child-friendly exhibits, monkeys, sharks, tropical house and views over Vienna.
Around Magdalenengrund
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
360° OCEAN SKYRestaurant · 1 min walk
EsterházyparkPark · 1 min walk
CHEZ BERNARD Restaurant et BarRestaurant · 3 min walk
Good nowCafe RitterCafé · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time