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Vienna Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel

Known locally as Wiener Prater und Riesenrad

The Prater combines a large public park with the Wurstelprater amusement area and Vienna’s famous Giant Ferris Wheel.

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Vienna Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel Haeferl / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
2 hours
Region
Vienna
Last checked
8 Aug 2026

Why visit

Visit for a lighter counterpoint to palaces and museums, especially for families, evening atmosphere or a classic elevated city view.

What you will see

  • Ride the Giant Ferris Wheel for a broad city view.
  • Walk beyond the amusement zone into the greener Prater.
  • Expect individual attractions to operate on their own schedules.

History

The Prater has long served as a recreation ground; the Giant Ferris Wheel was erected in the late nineteenth century and became one of Vienna’s enduring popular landmarks.

Photographs

Vienna Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel

Haeferl / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Use Riesenradplatz near Praterstern as the practical arrival point.

  2. 2

    Ride the Giant Ferris Wheel for a broad city view.

  3. 3

    Check the official source on the day for closures, events or changed access arrangements.

About Vienna

Austria’s capital combines imperial landmarks, major art collections, music institutions and an easy-to-navigate historic centre.

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