Prater & Riesenrad
7.9Locals Score / 10#9 of 11 Attractions in Vienna
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The Prater is a vast public park and former imperial hunting ground that contains the iconic 1897 Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel), one of the world's oldest surviving ferris wheels and a symbol of Vienna. The surrounding Wurstelprater amusement park is charmingly old-fashioned and great for families. Beyond the rides, the Hauptallee — a 4.5km chestnut-lined boulevard — is beloved by joggers and cyclists and is completely free. The Riesenrad queue can be long on summer weekends.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.9/10- Value8.5
- Iconic8.0
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.5
Nearby in Ask Vienna
- Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad)Park0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Kunsthaus WienMuseum0.65 km · 8 min walk
- HundertwasserhausAttraction1.05 km · 13 min walk
- Badeschiff WienBeach1.22 km · 15 min walk
- Leopoldstadt & Karmeliterviertel (2nd District)Neighborhood1.36 km · 17 min walk
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