Prater
Neighborhood: 2nd district - Leopoldstadt
Nearest Train: Praterstern: U1, Train S1, S2, S3, S7, S15, Tram 5, 21, O, Bus 80 A
Phone: +43 1 728 0516
Fax: +43 1 728 5274
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Best known for its giant Ferris wheel and amusement park, the Prater, a long stretch of woods and meadows between the Danube and its tributaries, originally served as the imperial hunting grounds. The park was opened to the public in 1766, and its giant Ferris wheel at a height of 67 meters and weighing 430 tons, was erected in 1896. The construction was used as a watchtower during World War I and was badly damaged in World War II. The Ferris wheel was immortalized in Orson Welles' 'The Third Man'. Nowadays, the funfair is full of high-tech rides ranging from 'dodge-em' cars to ghost trains, although some of the quainter elements still remain. To escape the noisy part of the Prater, walk along the quiet Hauptallee through the rolling meadows until you reach Lusthaus, a restaurant serving authentic Austrian dishes.
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Legendary funfair
Neighborhood: 2nd district - Leopoldstadt
Nearest Train: Praterstern: U1, Train S1, S2, S3, S7, S15, Tram 5, 21, O, Bus 80 A
Phone: +43 1 728 0516
Fax: +43 1 728 5274
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Virtual Tour Website 1 ,2 ,3 ,4
Best known for its giant Ferris wheel and amusement park, the Prater, a long stretch of woods and meadows between the Danube and its tributaries, originally served as the imperial hunting grounds. The park was opened to the public in 1766, and its giant Ferris wheel at a height of 67 meters and weighing 430 tons, was erected in 1896. The construction was used as a watchtower during World War I and was badly damaged in World War II. The Ferris wheel was immortalized in Orson Welles' 'The Third Man'. Nowadays, the funfair is full of high-tech rides ranging from 'dodge-em' cars to ghost trains, although some of the quainter elements still remain. To escape the noisy part of the Prater, walk along the quiet Hauptallee through the rolling meadows until you reach Lusthaus, a restaurant serving authentic Austrian dishes.
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It was dismal and drab
The operators of the side shows were basically sharks. The toilets were the worst I have ever been ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Sydney Australia on Jan 16 2007
Cool
I just really liked it. One of the friendliest places in Vienna...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from on Apr 09 2005
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