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The Prater ( German pronunciation: [ˈpraːtɐ] ⓘ) is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. The Wurstelprater, an amusement park that is often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.
The Viennese Prater was first mentioned in 1162 under the name Pratum in a deed of gift from Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa to Conrad de Prato. Pratum is Latin and means meadow or pasture. In 1403, the area was then referred to as Pratter in a certificate – this spelling will be used in Vienna for a long time.
Vienna’s unique amusement park, the Wurstelprater, has been shaping the ... The Prater is an important point of interest in Vienna and the surrounding area. Find out everything you need to know about the Prater on wien.info.
The green park, the extensive meadows, and the popular main avenue are open for walks and activities all year round. The Prater, one of the best and greenest city parks in the world, covers an area of six million square meters. Although it is located only three kilometers in a straight line from St. Stephen's Cathedral, nature thrives in this area.
Prater. ADDRESS & CONTACT. Address. Prater, 1020 Wien. GPS. 48.19164825, 16.437062443085. OPENING HOURS. Prater is large public park with famous Giant Ferris wheel (Wiener Riesenrad) that dominates skyline together with other park entertainment attractions.
- Prater, 1020 Wien
- 020-9436
Nostalgia in the Prater. It was a long way from the former river landscape on the Danube to today’s leisure and entertainment center. Many rides in the Prater are still reminiscent of times gone by. As early as 1403, the "Pratter" appears in official documents.
Austria. Vienna. Things to do in Vienna. Prater. The Vienna Prater is a large container of excitement in which you will find a Ferris wheel with vintage charm and 250 other attractions. Bestseller. Vienna: Skip-the-cashier-desk-line Giant Ferris Wheel Ride. From 14,00 € Buy the ticket.
