A dead-straight 4.5 km avenue of about 2,500 chestnut and other trees through the Green Prater, cut in 1537/38 under Ferdinand I to open up the imperial hunting grounds. It ends at the Lusthaus, a hunting pavilion rebuilt in 1781-1783 that is now a restaurant. This is where the Viennese jog, cycle and skate, away from the funfair.
- Address
- Hauptallee, between Praterstern and Lusthaus, 1020 Wien
- Hours
- Open all year
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Runners know it from the Vienna City Marathon, where it is the notorious long haul; distance markers line the avenue.
- Rent a bike or take the Liliputbahn miniature railway from near the Riesenrad.
- For wilder Prater, follow City Hiking Trail 9 (13 km) from U1 Praterstern.