The Viennese Prater
Attractions as far as the eye can see - the Viennese Prater
Viennese PraterOff to the Viennese Prater! Over 250 attractions await you here, allowing you to experience carefree hours. Fun, variety and pleasure for the whole family.
The Viennese Prater is an historical amusement park with singular charm. Modern attractions provide the right adrenalin kick for young and old. Experience the thrill of speed on the Bungee Jump or the Space Shot. Apart from the action generated by the new attractions, the older ones, with their nostalgic charm, also invite you to visit them. The historical ghost train has been one of the highlights from the very beginning of the amusement park. In the same way that the Viennese Prater is a unique experience for both young and old, it also connects exciting elements with quiet, peaceful moments. This is because Prater does not just stand for an amusement park, under this term the Viennese are primarily familiar with the generous municipal park, one of the green lungs of Vienna. They make themselves comfortable on lawns for sunbathing, stroll in the shade of big trees and really relax in Prater. The hectic rush of the city stays outside and you can rest here before throwing yourself back into the pulsating life of Vienna once more. Of course you and your family do not remain hungry at Prater either.
You can enjoy traditional food in traditional inns like the Schweizerhaus (Swiss House). Sweet dainties, hefty Austrian specialities and typical snack bar delicacies drive your hunger away. Fortified again, you and your younger children will have sufficient energy to go through the numerous attractions that have been created especially for them or to go to a museum. In the Prater Museum, you can see the history of the recreation and amusement area that was already mentioned as "Pratter" in documents in 1403. You will become immersed in the world of stars in the planetarium. If you are unable to make up your mind because of the wealth of attractions and possibilities, then simply take part in an adventure tour. The guided adventure tours have different topics and allow you to see behind the scenes of the Viennese Prater. Boredom? No chance in Prater!
