Vienna Prater (Wiener Prater) Tours and Tickets

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.