PRATER AMUSEMENT AREA

The „Wurstelprater“ is the famous amusement in the northwestern part of the recreational zone of the Prater. It is documented as the „Volksprater“ since 1825. The amusement park derived its name from a character in folk theater, the „Hanswurst.“

Another notable attraction and landmark within the „Wurstelprater“ is the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel. It was built in 1897 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I reign and was one of the world‘s largest Ferris wheels at the time.

The Hanswurst is a comical, rustic figure in German-language comedy. It appeared as a popular peasant character in fairgrounds and traveling theater plays. „Hanswurst“ was and still is used as a mocking term.

DID YOU KNOW ... that you can rent wagons on the Ferris wheel for corporate and private events?