When is Prater open?
Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Theme parkStuwerviertel
Prater
- 4.6143k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Free-entry amusement park with the historic Giant Ferris Wheel, roller coasters and individually priced rides.
Quick answers
Prater in short
When is the best time to visit Prater?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Prater indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Prater good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Prater cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Prater?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Prater?
About 3 hours.
Where is Prater?
1020 Vienna.
Is Prater wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
Worth knowing
- Feels 3° out there
7°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 15%
- Wind
- 12km/h
- 4am
7° - 5am7°
- 6am7°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Prater
- 2 WINDOBONA Indoor Skydiving Vienna · 1 min
- 3 Zum Englischen Reiter · 2 min
- 4 Prater Schwemme · 2 min
- 5 Gösser Eck Beer Bar · 2 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 143k reviews
Known for
- Giant Ferris Wheel
- Roller coasters
- Ghost trains
- Schweizerhaus
What people say
- People like:
- The Ferris wheel, ride variety and free entry feature prominently.
- Worth knowing:
- Attractions cost extra; cash-only payments recur in review topics.
Around Stuwerviertel
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
WINDOBONA Indoor Skydiving ViennaCommunity centre · 1 min walk
Zum Englischen ReiterAustrian · 2 min walk
Prater SchwemmeAustrian · 2 min walk
Gösser Eck Beer BarAustrian · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time