Took the subway station to Prater, which is like Vienna's version of Golden Gate Park in SF and…read moreCentral Park in NY, and they have a free amusement park you can walk through with a famous giant ferris wheel. I mainly just walked around and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the amusement park, and took a bunch of photos of my surroundings. There were uniformed school marching bands that marched and performed thorughout the park during the afternoon I visited, ranging from elementary-aged children up to high school. I ate a Hungarian flatbread called langos for the first time! Enjoyed a very nice couple of hours just walking around as a tourist.

Ah, the Prater. This is a decently sized amusement park that is fun for both kids and adults! You…read morewill see everything a typical park has, from a shooting gallery to flying swings and a ferris wheel. Prices are reasonable, and you pay at each ride. It's also a neat place just to walk through, as there is no admission fee. The soda vending machines were cheap compared to other places, with a bottle of coke for just 1 Euro! At night the rides are all lit up making for a really cool ambiance. It's fun to listen to the screams and try to figure out which ride they're coming from! Yeah, yeah, yeah, you're in Vienna for the culture, the history, the romance of it all. You still need a little time to break away and experience the fun side, and the Prater will give you that...just go! 43/2025

The most unreal experience that happened in my life. I cant imagine better place for my proposal -…read morethe views were insane, the atmosphere is magical and the whole vibe straight out of movie. The perfect ring (also he got it in Vienna), perfect place and beginning of our future

I quite enjoyed this ride…read more It is included in your Vienna pass, conveniently accessible with public transport, interesting entrance and beautiful view of the entire city. I would recommend this place especially for people with young kids. Lots of good souvenir shops around to get your shopping/gift tasks done too. SECRET: if you are traveling as a couple, you can contact them earlier and reserve to have lunch/dinner inside it. Some of them have full on table setting and it can be very romantic. (see picture)

What a gorgeous place next to Vienna! Grab your bike and tour around here. One can swim and wander…read morearound freely. Every time I've been here I see something new. No need to write more... Just go!!!