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Prater

Theme & amusement parks ·Vienna ·Open now
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Prater: a large park in Vienna's Leopoldstadt beside Praterstern, with the Wurstelprater amusement park and its Giant Ferris Wheel.

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Why go

  • The Giant Ferris Wheel, nearly 65 m tall, a city symbol, appears in Le Troisième Homme (1949) and Tuer n'est pas jouer (1987), with James Bond.
  • The Lusthaus, built for the emperor by architect Isidore Canevale, today holds a restaurant, exhibitions, plays and readings.
  • The Schweizerhaus restaurant, where guests could watch the cooking in a kitchen Karl Kolarik built in 1920.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 23:30Show all
Monday10:00 – 23:30
Tuesday10:00 – 23:30
Wednesday10:00 – 23:30
Thursday10:00 – 23:30
Friday10:00 – 23:30
Saturday10:00 – 23:30
Sunday10:00 – 23:30

Rides and age limits

Roller coasters
among the known highlights
Haunted houses
among the known highlights
Nostalgic and modern thrill rides
side by side in the same park
Permanent funfair
one of the attractions

Know before you go

  • Open every day from 10:00 to 23:30.
  • The amusement park is one part of the larger Prater park area.
  • The grounds are freely accessible.

With kids

  • Over 250 attractions are on offer for children, teenagers and adults.
  • Over 127,000 square m of playgrounds and sports fields lie within the park.
  • Mammals here include red foxes, roe deer, European badgers, red squirrels and raccoons.

Best time to visit

  • Families still come on weekend afternoons.
  • The park is open all year, and some restaurants and attractions stay open in winter.

Tips for your visit

  • Several towering trees have grown here for over 200 years. Look up at them as you walk.
  • Decide which rides you want before you go.
  • Live concerts and festive events take place at Riesenradplatz.

Don't miss

  • Praterstern squareSeven avenues radiate from the square.Northwest tip of the Prater, between the Danube and the Danube canal. On the map
  • Hauptallee avenue4.4 km long, laid out in 1537. Private car traffic has been largely banned since June 1964.From Praterstern to the Lusthaus. On the map
  • Stade Ernst HappelThe largest stadium in the country.In the Prater area. On the map

What it costs

Entry to the grounds
free
Rides
paid for each ride you choose
Benefits Club members
savings at more than 40 businesses on Prater Monday

Entrances

  • Praterstern entranceThe Planetarium, opened in 1930, stands right in front of the amusement park entrance.Praterstern, the central transport hub beside the park's northwest end. On the map

Facilities

  • Restaurants and dining Dining options are available on site.

Shorts

Sources: Prater - Wikipedia · Vienna/Inner East - Wikivoyage (see) · Prater Vienna - Visit, Attractions, Events | Pr… · Visit | Prater Wien · About us | Prater Wien · Wiener Prater - Wikipedia · Prater de Vienne - Wikipedia · Prater: description (its own site) · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Riesenradplatz 2, Vienna

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Questions and answers

How much does it cost to visit Prater in Vienna?

The grounds are free to enter. You pay only for the rides you choose.

What are the opening hours of Prater in Vienna?

Prater is open every day from 10:00 to 23:30. The park is open all year, and some restaurants and attractions stay open in winter.

How do I get to Prater in Vienna by public transport?

Take subway line U1, or tram O, 5 or 21, to Praterstern, the central transport hub at the park. Suburban trains S1 to S3, S7 and S15 serve Wien Nord station. The park is also reachable by bus.

Is Prater in Vienna suitable for children?

Yes. Over 250 attractions are on offer for children, teenagers and adults. Over 127,000 m² of playgrounds and sports fields lie within the park.

How tall is the Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater in Vienna?

The Giant Ferris Wheel is nearly 65 m tall and is a city symbol of Vienna.

Is Prater the same as the Wurstelprater in Vienna?

Outside the city, Prater often means only the amusement park, the Wurstelprater. The Prater is a larger park area, and the amusement park is one part of it.

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