Prater, Vienna

Name: Prater
Address: Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 7267683

#129 among attractions in Vienna

Park, Relax in park, Theme park, Amusement park

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The Prater 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. ()

Local name: Wiener Prater Elevation: 535 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°12'58"N, 16°23'41"E

Address

Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1LeopoldstadtVienna 1020 Austria

Contact

+43 1 7267683

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Prater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurstelprater, Hundertwasserhaus, Urania, MAK.

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Amusement, Amusement park
Wurstelprater, Vienna
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Wurstelprater, colloquially known simply as Prater, is an iconic amusement park that has been delighting visitors for centuries. Established as a public leisure space in the second half of the 18th century, the park features an...
0.6 miS
Architecture
Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna
16 min walk • The Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This residential building complex stands out from the traditional cityscape with its vibrant colors, organic forms, and lush greenery.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Urania, Vienna
16 min walk • Urania is a cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, known for its diverse program of cinematic experiences. This historic institution, which doubles as a public observatory, has been an integral part of Vienna's cultural landscape since its...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
MAK, Vienna
22 min walk • The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is a beacon of art, design, and architecture in Austria's capital city. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, this museum stands as a testament to the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.
0.8 miNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the St. Francis of Assisi Church stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a site that attracts visitors with its stunning design and serene ambiance.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Art Fakes, Vienna
16 min walk • The Museum of Art Fakes is a museum of faked and forged artworks that opened in Vienna, Austria in 2005. This small, privately run museum in the Landstraße district is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking world.
~1890 ftS
Art museum focusing on Hundertwasser
KunstHausWien, Vienna
10 min walk • The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum in the Landstraße district houses the world's only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works, and also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists.
0.8 miS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palais Rasumofsky, Vienna
22 min walk • Palais Rasumofsky is a palace in Vienna, Austria. The palace was commissioned by Prince Andrey Kyrillovich Razumovsky as a Neoclassic embassy worthy of the representative of Alexander I.
0.8 miW
Museum
Wiener Kriminalmuseum, Vienna
20 min walk • The Vienna Crime Museum is a crime museum in Vienna, Austria. The museum is located in the Seifensiederhaus at 24 Großen Sperlgasse, one of the oldest buildings in Leopoldstadt, the city's second district.
0.9 miSW
Church
Dominikanerkirche, Vienna
23 min walk • The Dominican Church, also known as the Church of St. Maria Rotunda, is an early Baroque parish church and minor basilica in the historic center of Vienna, Austria. It is the third church built on the same site in the course of time.
~900 ftNW
Square
Praterstern, Vienna
5 min walk • Praterstern is a major square in the Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, Austria. The square features the column to Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff. Located and named after it are the Wien Praterstern railway station, and the connecting Praterstern, on lines U1 and U2.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Prater open?

Prater is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Prater?

Nearby attractions include Riesenrad, Vienna (2 min walk), Kugelmugel, Vienna (2 min walk), Madame Tussauds Wien, Vienna (4 min walk), Praterstern, Vienna (5 min walk).

How to get to Prater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prater:

Train

Prater Hauptbahnhof (3 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (7 min walk)

Bus

F • Lines: N25, N81 (4 min walk)
Vivariumstraße • Lines: 80A (4 min walk)

Tram

Praterstern • Lines: 5, O (6 min walk)
Franzensbrücke • Lines: O (6 min walk)

Metro

Praterstern • Lines: U1, U2 (6 min walk)
Nestroyplatz • Lines: U1 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (25 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (39 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (41 min walk)