What to do · Vienna
The Prater Giant Ferris Wheel
Information
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
- With a dog
- On a lead and muzzled
What it is
The Wiener Riesenrad has turned since 1897 at the entrance to the Prater, the great park in the 2nd district. Its wooden cabins, like railway carriages, rise to almost 65 metres above the rooftops. A ride lasts between 12 and 15 minutes and each cabin holds up to 15 people. Below, the Prater funfair (Wurstelprater) and, behind it, the Hauptallee avenue for walking or cycling.
Hours and tickets
Open all year; on 12 November 2026, for example, from 10:00 to 19:45. Check the day's hours on its website, where tickets are bought. The children's rate is for children aged 3 to 14. Free with the Vienna Pass and the Lower Austria Card.
Getting there
Metro U1 or U2, S-Bahn or tram O and 5 to Praterstern, and a five-minute walk.
Tips
- Go up at sunset You see the city in daylight and then lit up.
- Do not take food up Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the cabins.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the ride last?
Between 12 and 15 minutes.
Can dogs go up?
Yes, on a lead and muzzled.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dogWith friends
