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The Prater is definitely a must see. It's very odd. Well, not really I suppose...it's more along the lines of a fairground that one would find in America. However, there are all sorts of very fun sculptures to play on and of course the famous ferris wheel is amazing. Instead of seats in a traditional ferris wheel, the passenger compartments are old wooden train cars....that sway. Really neat! It's kinda pricey...if memory serves me correctly, it's 8 euros. *but* if you buy a combo pass for the ferris wheel *and* the Donautrum (the big needle thingie kinda like in Seattle) then it's totally worth it. The Donautrum is not in the Prater, but it's not *too* much of a pain in the arse to navigate to both fun spots. The Prater means 'plain'...which it really is...just a large expanse of land with all kinds of buggies, games, go-karts, rides, etc... Typically (esp in the summer and for New Years) there are big tents set up with music, super cheap beer, etc...it basically becomes a big party zone. Leave a Comment Directions: There are several ways to get here.... U-Bahn and trams. So just look at the maps to determine which is the best route for you. I'm fairly certain that the 'O' tram goes to the Prater.
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I was surprised by the huge size of the Prater at 60 square kilometres. It was originally a royal hunting ground but the public have been allowed access since 1766. It is opened every day of the year and is the place to come to if you like sporting actives. Its great for relaxing walks, hikes, jogging, skating, swimming, cycling, there is a BMX track, horse racing, golf and boating. Other attractions include the Giant Ferris Wheel ‘Riesenrad’, amusement park and miniature railway ‘liliputbahn’. Leave a Comment Directions: Train S1, S2, S3, S7, S15 Underground U1 (red) Tram 5, 21, O Bus 80 AWebsite: http://www.prater.at/
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The Prater in Vienna is possibly the largest park within the city of Vienna (6.143.984 square metres) and is where the Viennese go for recreation. Today it is a place to enjoy the Danube, the Prater's many attractions, and a bit of Vienna's wilder side (reference to it's past as a former hunting ground). The Prater in Vienna was first mentioned in a document as natural preserve in 1403. The Volksprater is one of the oldest leisure parks in Europe. Three major but very distinct parts have always made the Prater something very special: the Grüner Prater park with a large number of sports facilities, the Volksprater with its many attractions, and the area utilized commercially. In April 1766, Joseph II opened the Prater for the Viennese citizens, and it became a recreational area with restaurants and cafés. In particular the cafés with their culinary and artistic offerings attracted large crowds of people. For centuries the Prater used to be one of the main culinary meeting places in Vienna but has almost lost that importance today. From the mid-18th century through today, the Volksprater, has been a major meeting point with cultural events, vaudeville shows, concerts, theatre plays, liesurely strolls, and good food for the Viennese. The first and only World Exhibition in Vienna took place at the Prater in 1873. In 1897, the Riesenrad or Ferris Wheel (might be the oldest in the world) and the roller coaster were established in the Volksprater which has always followed the latest trends and fashions and responded to public taste. The Riesenrad is 65m high and weighs nearly 430 metric tonnes with all its steel. It rotates ever so slowly allowing passengers plenty of time to enjoy the view from the top. The amusement park is filled with all sorts of rides, gaming booths, and food vendors. A fun time for all! No entrance fee is required, you only pay for the rides you decide to try out. The hours of operation for the Riesenrad and for the park itself continue until quite late. Leave a Comment Phone: Tel: 728-05-16Directions: In 2008, three new subway (U-bahn) stops will connect the Prater with the city's underground. Otherwise follow the Danube River past the 1st district and you'll find the park just south of the city center.Website: http://www.prater.at/ Other Contact: info@wiener-prater.at
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