About Prater Park and the Giant Ferris Wheel

The Wiener Riesenrad is a 212-ft tall Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Vienna. It is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions. Constructed in 1897, it was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985.

It acquired global fame by being featured in several movies like The Third Man with Orson Welles. This park offers something for everyone. There is a dinosaur park for the kids. There is the Prater Ziehrer Monument, the Prater Museum, a planetarium, and the Liliputbahn miniature steam railroad traversing a 4 km line near the main avenue. The park has space for horseback riding, swimming in the stadium pool, football, cycling, tennis, and bowls. There is Danube Park (Donaupark) in the vicinity.

The Weiner Prater is one of the largest parks in Leopoldstadt, Vienna. Along with the main alley and the Ernst Happel Stadium, this park boasts of its key attraction, the Wurstelprater - the oldest amusement park in the world. Here lies the Weiner Riesenrad Ferris Wheel, a giant wheel that towers over most pictures of the Viennese skyline. There are more than 250 attractions and rides in the amusement park itself, and you can also enjoy the day seeing the Madame Tussauds exhibit, the Chocolate Museum and dance to your heart's content at the Prater Dome- a giant disco party! Enjoy spending the day in the nostalgic charm of amusement parks before computerized mechanics took over the industry.

Must See

  • Giant Ferris Wheel
  •  Culinary Prater
  •  The Green Prater
  •  Hills of the Vienna Woods
  • The Danube
  • The Marchfeld
  •  Pannonian Basin.
  • Madame Tussaus exhibit
  • The Chocolate Museum
  • Merry-go-rounds
  • Ghost trains
  • Prater museum 
  • Planetarium

How to reach

Metro: U1, U2 - (Praterstern station), Urban railway: S1-S3, S7, S15 Wien Nord (Vienna North), Tramway: O, 5 - bus 80A

One can reach the place by using the metro line U1 and U2 to Praterstern.
Bus line 11A also stops nearby to the place.

Cost of a single ticket for tram, a bus is € 2.40. If one can buy in advance or on the bus or tram, the ticket cost will be €2.60.
Daily tickets prices are – € 8 for 24 hours;  € 14.10 for 48 hours and € 17.10 for 72 hours.

Tips

  • You have an option to skip-the-line and ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.
  • Be prepared for long walks in the park.
  • Do not miss out on the wheel.
  • The place is not suitable for people who are scared of heights.
  • Parking facility is available from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
  • Mostly for kids and adventure lovers.
  • Special offers & restrooms with access for disabled persons available.
  • A long queue will be there for every rides so visit early to enjoy all the attractions.
  • Don't forget to carry your cameras.

Visit Time

The admission to the Viennese people is free. However, the use of different attractions is charged. The Giant Ferris wheel opens from 10:00 a.m. 

May, June, July, August, and September (Up to 10:45 p.m):

  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to11:45 p.m.
  • Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Friday: 900 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

January, February, and November:

  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 745 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 745 p.m.

March, April, and October:

  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Liliputbahn 

  • Open daily from mid-March to end of October
  • March October (up to 5:00 p.m.)
  • April September (up to 6:00. pm)
  • May June (up to 7:00 p.m.)
  • July August (up to 8:00 p.m.)

Madame Tussauds

  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday: 10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m.
Time Icon

Waiting Time

10 minute

 

Entrance Fee Icon

Entrance Fee

Yes

Fee for individual attractions vary between EURO 1,50 and EURO 10,00

  • Adults: Euro 10,00 per person
  • With VIENNA-Card: Euro 9,00 per person
  • Groups (from 15 people) per person: Euro 9,00 per person
  • Children up to 3 years: Free
  • Children aged 3 - 14 years: Euro 4,50 per person

Family Tickets:

  • 2 adults + 2 children up to age 14:- Euro 26,00 per person
  • 2 adults + 3 children up to age 14:- Euro 27,00 per person
  • 2 adults + 4 children up to age 14:- Euro 28,00  per person

School Groups:

  • Per child up to age 14:- Euro 4,00 per person
  • Per child over age 14:- Euro 6,00 per person
  • Nursery school groups (per child):- Euro 1,50 per person

Combination Tickets:

  • Available at only: 
    • Ticket office of the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel or at the ticket office of the respective ticket partner                
    • Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel & Prater Highlights Card
    • 20 attractions close to the Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Combi-ticket for adults:- Euro 45,00 per person
  • Combi-ticket for children (8-18 years):- Only Monday – Friday (not valid during the summer holidays):- Euro 30,00 per person

Giant Ferris Wheel & Madame Tussauds:

  • Located opposite the Giant Ferris Wheel, Madame Tussauds is the world’s most popular wax museum brand and the ultimate fun day out for young and old alike.
  • Combi-ticket for adults: - Euro 26,40 per person

Giant Ferris Wheel & Danube Tower – see Vienna from high above! Take in amazing views over the rooftops of Vienna from different perspectives!

  • Combi-ticket for adults:- Euro 19,60 per person
  • Combi-ticket for children:- Euro 11,50 per person
Read more

 

Time you can spend Icon

Time you can spend

1 to 4 hours

 

Weather Icon

Weather

Light Snow 0.68000000000001°C

 

Local Services in Vienna (Contact directly)

Discussion

No threads yet!

Be the first one to start a thread.

Top Attractions in Vienna

Top Cities in Austria