Park & garden · Vienna
Prater and Wurstelprater (with the Giant Ferris Wheel): free entry days, tickets & hours
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€0EVERY DAY
Always free
Prater is free to visit.
- Open today 00:00–24:00.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeEntering the Prater amusement grounds is free; you pay only per ride | everyone | Rides, the Giant Ferris Wheel and attractions are paid individually. | No |
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 00:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wed | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thu | 00:00–24:00 |
| Fri | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sat | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sun | 00:00–24:00 |
Grounds freely accessible around the clock, all year. Rides and restaurants keep their own (seasonal) hours; the Giant Ferris Wheel is open today 10:00-21:45.
Riesenradplatz, 1020 Vienna, Austria
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Sources
Where this comes from
- praterwien.com/en/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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