The Prater is basically a giant amusement park in Vienna, Austria. When you walk in, you cannot even begin to grasp just how big it actually is. Their biggest attraction is this huge ferris wheel. Taking a ride on the ferris wheel is completely worth it, because you get to enjoy the view. Other than the ferris wheel, the park... more

I remember going on the Riesenrad in 1964 as a boy. I have to say that I was disappointed when I returned 44 years later. The wheel is not as high as I remembered it and the cabin interiors are covered in graffiti. It really does need investment and the Vienna authorities should do all they can to preserve this... more

Went to this on our first evening in Vienna, in the main to ride on the giant ferris wheel, a bit like the London Eye, in order to get a view of Vienna at night time. Well the ride is dissapointing on two fronts, too short and not much to see at night. The park itself has a long history,... more

The Prater is a huge amusement park with many enjoyable rides and attractions. It is definitely worth the trip. The Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater, however, is a huge disappointment. First of all, it is highly over-priced at 9 euros. You only get 50 cents discount with the Vienna Card. And don't forget the coupon book that comes with... more

I just didn't think it lived up to the reputation. The ride is expensive, the amusment park a bit seedy, the setting is very "touristy"- especially having to exit through a gift shop and the view not especially good. Vienna is a lovely city- the best view is on foot! more

Last July, while on a Danube Cruise, my wife and I were able to make a brief visit to Vienna. Full of Strauss's music, 'Sachertort' and Viennese coffee, I hopped off the subway at the 'Prater' stop for a quick tour of the park. I've been retired for several years, but still work at a theme park just north of... more

I'm a middle aged woman and I really enjoyed the entire experience at the Prater. During the day the Riesenrad provided a great view of the entire city of Vienna--and it was even cloudy! I was there on Aug. 29. I took advantage of some of the thrill rides unavailable at our local Six Flags. The best was one in... more

On a previous visit to Vienna I went through the Prater and stopped at the Schweitzerhaus for a Budvar, and thought it was pretty cool. So this time we went back at night to ride the famous ferris wheel (Reisenrad). Well, it was not worth it. The place is filthy and didnt appear to be totally safe either. The ride... more

A cavallo tra ottobre e novembre 2008 sono stata a Vienna una settiimana, e non potevo non visitare il famoso... more