This is the behemoth of all of Vienna’s parks – the Prater. Just the sound of the word conjures thoughts of being swallowed by this beautiful, big green beast. It’s like to Vienna what central park is to New York, or like what Yellowstone is to Wyoming. OK, maybe we’re exaggerating a little. But it is a bloody incredible green space. The 6-million square meter park (think 2,420 football fields) has plenty of green meadows for you to lay down your blanket, or your lover, and there’s also a small forest to get lost in. We particularly are fans of the Jesuitenwiese, which hosts a kick-ass playground, volleyball courts and lots of active people playing football, or throwing frisbees. Running down the leafy avenues of the Prater Hauptallee is one of our most favourite things to do in this city (well, it would be if we weren’t so lazy…and owned a pair of sneakers).
Perks: You can enjoy the many faces of the park here, from the sport center, to the vast meadows, and the fairgrounds.
Closest Supermarket? BILLA, Praterstern train station, 1020
Closest beer? If you’re in the Jesuitenwiese, there are two cabin-like beisls (pubs) – one at the entrance to the park which leads on from the Rotundenbrücke, and another at the end station of the 1 tram line. They both sell beer for cheap. otherwise, there are plenty of options at the Praterstern train station if you’re closer to this end of the park.
