Things to do in Prater Vienna
The Prater, situated in the heart of the city, is Vienna's largest public park and is also home to one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the park is somewhere for both fun and relaxation.
Previously used as hunting grounds, the park opened for public enjoyment in 1766 with the establishment of coffee houses and cafés. Now featuring around 250 attractions and with over 60 restaurants and cafés, the Prater is an excellent way to spend a day out and escape the city.
Visit the Wurstelprater amusement park and go on some of the thrilling rides and attractions, featuring go-karts, rollercoasters, ghost trains and carousels. Here, you will also find the famous ferris wheel, one of the most popular attractions in Vienna. A must for anyone visiting for the first time, a ride on the ferris wheel offers wonderful views over the park and city.
Right next to the amusement park area you will find a beautiful green space, known as the Green Prater, which features beautiful avenues, a forest and meadow area. Take a walk in the wide green space, enjoy a picnic, go on a bike tour or travel on the Lilliputbahn Wien, a miniature train, which travels through the park.
Have a meal at one of the parks many restaurants and try out some traditional Viennese cuisine or visit the well-known wax museum, Madame Tussauds. The park also features a chocolate museum, a nightclub, a planetarium, playgrounds and much more!
The Prater is well connected by public transport, the Praterstern station sits at the entrance of the park and is served by subway, railway, bus and tram lines.
Our recommendations in Prater Vienna
Flexi PASS for 2, 3, 4 or 5 attractions in Vienna
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Magic World - Magic Festival Variety Show
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Anca and Lucca's mind reading show at Magic World Vienna
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Experience world-class magic at Vienna's distinguished theatre. Witness the impossible up close, delivered by global champions of magic.
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Flexi PASS for 2, 3, 4 or 5 attractions in Vienna
Discover 2, 3, 4 or 5 top attractions of Vienna with the comfortable Flexi PASS. Skip the line at the entrance and save time and money!
Magic World - Magic Festival Variety Show
Witness world-class magic at Vienna's legendary Prater amusement park. Book your Magic Festival experience now and be captivated by award-winning performers.
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Anca and Lucca's mind reading show at Magic World Vienna
Witness the impossible at Magic World Vienna with global mental magic champions, Anca & Lucca. Reserve your seats now for this extraordinary experience.
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Experience world-class magic at Vienna's distinguished theatre. Witness the impossible up close, delivered by global champions of magic.
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Enjoy an evening full of culinary delights, music, and entertainment that celebrates Viennese culture and Johann Strauss.
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Tickets for The Phantom Of The Opera at Raimund Theater
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Madame Tussauds Vienna Admission Tickets
Book your tickets and visit Madame Tussauds in Vienna. See your favorite celebrities up close and take some selfies.
Classic Vienna guided bike tour
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Virtual Reality walking tour for Time Travellers
Join a virtual reality tour through Vienna history
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Madame Tussauds Vienna tickets
Book your tickets and visit Madame Tussauds in Vienna. See your favorite celebrities up-close and take some selfies.
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Reviews Prater Vienna
“It would have been helpful to make the experience more relevant to TUI, for instance being informed that the pick up point for the bus a was 3 min walk from the boat NOT the city centre wasting a lot of time, Queuing and boarding was very disorganised, both in the city centre for the main bus and the road train tour of the palace grounds. The bus itself was clean and the tour commentary was clear and informative, but overall a lot of room for improvement of the experience.”
“The bus had no air conditioning. The audio was playing music most of the time rather than pointing out the landmarks There is little of interest outside of the old town so it would be cheaper to take a metro into the town and nack”
“Cost 34 euros was on the yellow line tour for 90 minutes mostly no commentary and could only see places at a distance much better value was a 1 day travel card on the underground for 8 euros was quicker and easier to use”
“The bus stop was quite a walk from the mooring and not easy to spot. The bus route close to the ship does a comprehensive 2 hrs round circuit but if you miss a stop you cant go back on yourself. It takes you first over to the other side of the river rather than into the city centre. The commentary is pleasant but not always very informative. Bus stops are sometimes hard to find. Buses run frequently and to time. Once into the city more routes are available to take you to all main areas.”
