A Little History
The story first.
Once an imperial hunting ground opened to the public in 1766, the Prater became Vienna's great pleasure park. Its Riesenrad, built in 1897, is one of the world's oldest Ferris wheels — and a film-famous symbol of Viennese romance.
Why It's Romantic
The atmosphere you're proposing into.
A private wooden cabin rising above the fairground lights, the whole city glittering below, the wheel turning slowly enough to make the moment last — pure old-Vienna magic.
Quick Facts
- Best time: Dusk / after dark
- Privacy: Very high in a private cabin
- Crowds: Fairground below
- Good to know: Private cabins can be reserved