Vienna Prater (Wiener Prater) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Vienna Prater. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Vienna Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

• Vienna by Bike in Small Groups Max 12 Pax

• Vienna Small Group E-Bike Tour

• Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

• Vienna PASS - The Original Since 2015: Including Hop-On Hop-Off

There’s no entry fee for the Vienna Prater, so the amount you spend depends on how many rides you enjoy. Prices per ride range from €3.50 to €15, while food and ticketed attractions within the park have varying costs. Admission to Madame Tussaud’s, for example, starts at €19.50.

Yes, the Vienna Prater is worth visiting, especially if you're traveling with kids. Whether you ride roller coasters and the famous Blumenrad Ferris wheel or walk along the nature trails on the greener side of the park, the Prater is a crowd-pleasing change of pace from Vienna's elegant palaces and opera houses. If you plan to visit several ticketed sites on your trip to Vienna, consider a sightseeing pass—you'll save money on the Prater's Ferris wheel and other rides, as well as admission to other major attractions.

Per one customer who booked the Vienna PASS - The Original Since 2015: Including Hop-On Hop-Off, "Amazing value for this card with the hop-on hop-off tour. We had the 2-day card, and we were able to visit the major museums (Albertina, Leopold, Schonbrunn, and Kunst House) and explore less-known areas of the city (Danube area). A real bargain if you have time to explore and for museum lovers! Absolutely recommend it if you are spending a few days in the Austrian capital."

No, entry to the Prater in Vienna is free, and you can come and go as you please. You will need to pay to use the park’s rides and attractions, and venues such as Madame Tussauds require an admission fee.

The Vienna Prater is most famous for its iconic Giant Ferris Wheel, also called the Riesenrad, in operation since 1897. Other popular attractions include the Megablitz roller coaster, twirling Prater Tower, and King slingshot. The Liliputbahn and Madame Tussauds are some of the less heart-racing attractions at the Prater.

Yes, the Vienna Prater is an amusement park aimed at entertaining the whole family and has many attractions for kids. Attractions for younger visitors include various carousels, a mini-Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a miniature railway that heads out into the larger park area of the Prater.

Tickets for rides and attractions at the Prater are sold separately, with prices starting at around €3.50. Each ride or attraction is independently operated. You can buy tickets directly at the rides, although you can buy tickets online for some attractions, such as the Riesenrad.

Yes, there are restaurants, food kiosks, cafés, and bars throughout Vienna Prater amusement park. Many are located near the Giant Ferris Wheel, except for the Schweizerhaus, a large and popular dining hall with an even larger outdoor beer garden. Opening hours vary by venue, with some open into the evening.

While the Vienna Prater is open throughout the year, attractions operate according to seasonal schedules. From mid-March to the end of October, all attractions are open daily. In the offseason, some attractions (Madame Tussauds, Vienna's Ferris Wheel, etc.) and businesses like the Rollercoaster Restaurant are open.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Vienna Prater. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Vienna:

• Schönbrunn Palace

• St. Peter's Church

• Hofburg Imperial Palace

• St. Stephen's Cathedral

• Historic Center of Vienna

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Vienna.