Vienna Day Four: The Prater after Dark

We left for the Prater amusement park at 7pm, soon after we got back from Slovakia. Dating back to 1780 when Joseph II donated the park to the people of Vienna, this area has provided entertainment for the city. It is home to a world famous ferris wheel, the 220 foot high Riesenrad.

Other rides include the stomach-churning Black Mamba, Ecstasy (complete with smoke machine), and the Flying Swings.

 All involve high speed turning, usually upside down. It also had interesting and extravagant artwork throughout the park. They featured clowns, magicians, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and various colorful plants. The food was similar to amusement parks in the United States, though the wurst was especially good. Overall, it was an exciting night at Prater.