Prater & Wiener Riesenrad: Free Park, Paid Ferris Wheel
1.5 - 2.5 h
Park & Landmark Ferris Wheel
Park since 1766; Riesenrad built 1897
Riesenradplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria
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€14.50
~€14.50 (Riesenrad, dated ticket, Adult); ~€17.00 (Flex Ticket)
Park: 24/7. Riesenrad: varies by season — check official hours.
None for the park. Riesenrad tickets sold on-site or online.
Free access to the Prater park grounds. The Riesenrad ferris wheel ride and its Panorama Museum are a separate, paid ticket.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prater park | Free | None needed | |
| Riesenrad, dated ticket, Adult | ~€14.50 | On-site or online | |
| With Vienna Pass | Included | Riesenrad only |
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€14.50
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Prater is a large public park, free to enter 24/7 like any open city green space. The Wiener Riesenrad, its landmark 1897 Ferris wheel, is a separate, paid attraction inside the park.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Wiener Riesenrad
A historic 1897 Ferris wheel, one of Vienna's most recognizable landmarks, with enclosed cabins.
Free park grounds
The Prater's paths, green space, and Hauptallee avenue cost nothing to enter or walk.
Wurstelprater funfair
A separate amusement-park section within the Prater with individually-priced rides.
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Compare Vienna PassesConfirmed included on the Vienna Pass — the park itself needs no pass at all since it's already free.
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Included. "Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel" explicitly listed as included.
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