Prater

Amusement park Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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What to expect

The Prater is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. It offers a fascinating world of adventure, tradition, and Viennese charm, with turbulent roller coasters, spooky ghost trains, and attractions of all sorts. The park is also home to the famous Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, carousels, halls of mirrors, and laughter, as well as a variety of culinary delights. The Prater is a playground for everyone, with something to offer for both young and old. It includes the Wurstelprater, an amusement park, and the Green Prater, a protected landscape area. The park also features the Hauptallee, a main avenue lined with horse chestnut trees, and the Liliputbahn, a narrow gauge railway. The Prater is a popular destination for families, with many kid-friendly activities and attractions, and is also a great place for nature lovers, with its beautiful meadows and dense undergrowth

Plan your family visit to the Prater with these blog insights 👇

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Prater Vienna with kids

Prater Vienna with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to this amusement park with kids and had a day of thrills, spills and squealing fun

Highlights: Kids loved the rides and attractions ✨

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5 days in Vienna with family

5 days in Vienna with family
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the metro to the Prater, a large park that has been an amusement park since the late 19th century

Highlights: We enjoyed the Prater Liliputbahn, a small train that takes you through the park, and there were also lots of playgrounds to enjoy ✨

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(Tip!) Vienna with kids: 11x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Vienna with kids: 11x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this amusement park and rode the Ferris wheel

Highlights: We enjoyed the rides, roller coasters and attractions for young kids ✨

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Vienna with kids (the summer edition)

Vienna with kids (the summer edition)
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon at the WurstelPrater, enjoying the vintage carousels and splashy log flumes

Highlights: The kids had a head-spinningly fun time, and we enjoyed the beautiful Austrian sunshine ✨