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Vienna's Prater Amusement Park: Top 5 Unmissable Rides

In the heart of Vienna's gorgeous Prater park lies the famous amusement park known as the Wurstelprater. The Wurstelprater first opened its doors in 1766 and today hosts an unusual mix of classic and brand new rides, offering an exciting day out for all ages.

  • Giant Ferris Wheel

    1. Giant Ferris Wheel

    Built in 1897, the Wiener Riesenrad is one of Vienna's favorite tourist attractions. Famous from films like The Third Man and Before Sunrise, it grants stunning views of the city.

  • Praterturm

    2. Praterturm

    For a panorama that trumps that of the ferris wheel, plus an injection of adrenaline, climb aboard the 117-meter-tall Praterturm, the highest flying swing in the world.

  • Calafatis Magic Rotor

    3. Calafatis Magic Rotor

    A classic of old-style theme parks, the magic rotor spins at a speed of 30 rotations per minute, gluing its passengers to the wall through pure centrifugal force.

  • Volare

    4. Volare

    Those who dare should make sure to ride Volare, a roller coaster that propels passengers through the air head first, simulating the feeling of flight over a distance of 420 meters.

  • Ejection Seat

    5. Ejection Seat

    If Volare wasn't enough for you, then head over to the Ejection Seat and get catapulted towards the sky at a mind-blowing speed of 14 meters per second.

Planning Your Visit

  • Christmas market

    If you happen to be visiting the Prater in winter, make sure to check out the famous traditional Christmas market, which takes place every year from mid-November until the beginning of January in front of the giant ferris wheel.

  • Tickets

    Note that there is no admission fee for the amusement park and that tickets must be bought for each individual ride, which is great for parents that want to indulge their kids, as the park is a very pleasant hang-out spot even for those not seeking thrills.

Good to know

  • When should I visit?
    Open 24 hours a day year round. Individual attractions have different opening hours.
  • Is it expensive?
    Admission is free, but the thrilling ride tickets cost extra.
  • Will I need a guide?
    A guide is not necessary, but can add to the day overall.
  • How to get there
    Take the U1 or U2 to Praterstern or the U2 to Messe-Prater.
  • Additional information

    • Check out the Pratercard if you're looking for a cashless way to pay at Prater.

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What people are saying about Prater

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 5,171 reviews

It seemed hard to hop on and off as there is too much to see at certain stops and it would be a challenge to match Dutch visits with the bus schedule. However, just staying on the red and blue routes throughout (60 min each) provides an excellent overview of the city as the bus drives through key areas with the general commentary from the audio guide on board. Highly recommend taking the premium package including the additional 2.5 hour walking tour (the guide Charles is fantastic) and evening bus tour (60 min, with live commentary by Charles). Overall, a must if you are visiting Vienna!

Vienna: Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Bus & Free WiFi Reviewed by Lucienne, 27/10/2021

There is no cheaper way to get to Vienna if you do a lot. The great thing is that you get other discounts on this card. You can find out where in a small paperback and what you get when you pick up the cards. Thumbs up:-)

Vienna City Card: Discounts and Public Transport Reviewed by Ines, 12/10/2021

Your was great and so was our guide! We enjoyed the tour even though the weather was uncooperative and rainy. They gave us thick rain ponchos which worked very well. Still enjoyed the tour immensely!

Vienna: Danube Rhapsody Segway Tour Reviewed by Krisztina, 13/10/2021

Nice and easy to just get in everywhere without having to go past machines to stamp. And the discounts sometimes 50 %. Only you have to be on time to pick up the tickets. And they validate.

Vienna City Card: Discounts and Public Transport Reviewed by Jakob, 13/10/2021

The card is pretty handy for using public transportation, however the museum discounts aren't that great, they end up having minor savings like 3-4 euros per person.

Vienna City Card: Discounts and Public Transport Reviewed by Eleni, 19/10/2021

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