Top 30 Rides at Wiener Prater | Coasters, Crazy Flats, & Dark Rides!

Wiener Prater is Austria's largest amusement park. This park is located in the heart of Vienna and it feels like a large carnival between the ride lineup and electric atmosphere. As of 2021, the park had 14 different roller coasters, many crazy flats, and almost a dozen dark rides. I rode as many as I could in my afternoon there and in this video, I rank the top 30 I experienced.
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[@aPAChe0911]

its a really cool vid great job! really like it. some rides to mention. the funtime sling shot, sombrero and unfortunately it seems you missed 'Spectacolo'. Its unspectacular from the outside. A big clownhead - looks like a kiddy-ride. *spoiler comming* a certain scary ride. But its an indoor tilting-bungee-tower with flashing lights.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I had to double check that wasn't an April Fool's prank. Dang, I'm bummed I missed that!

[@xXxRiotGrxXx]

Why is there a scary girl behind two woman at 6.53 and not before? This actually looks terrifying

[@StinnerMatjest]

This might actually be the most underrated theme park channel. Love the reviews and lists!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you!

[@Snake-go1si]

AGREED 100%

[@miklosorsos5071]

@@Snake-go1si az

[@jackiewulf9355]

The older booster mentioned in the video was the newer one. The Kingsize Booster is my favorite. I drove it 18 times. I also like the speed wave. drove 3 times. However, this year 2022 the Olympia Looping will be built there for the third time. I've also ridden the freefall tower 18 times. now in winter it was really a great experience. I'm looking forward to the new season.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Olympia Looping will be nice there. I rode it at Oktoberfest a few years ago.

[@jackiewulf9355]

@@CanobieCoaster I drove the Olympia Looping already 4x times. The first time when he was brand new. It must be the year 89 at the munich Oktoberfest.

[@jguyfletch2187]

wow, I would need to hear your calm voice before each ride, those look wild! Thank you for this video presentation, beautiful colors everywhere.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you!

[@micoasters]

4:26 the tidal twist at the Columbus zoo also allows solo rides. So it had great spinning, that final brake hits so hard that the parks warns you about it. I had a bruise for awhile due to that brake

[@CanobieCoaster]

Awesome!

[@trevorjensen2706]

Props to you for not being sick on those flat rides... I would be the opposite (lol).

[@CanobieCoaster]

Swinging ships are the only ride that make me sick.

[@Pyro_shop.]

Im from austria its really funny how he says the names nice video

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry if any name was mispronounced.

[@toolhum9956]

Great video! I lived in Vienna years ago and I was sharing this with my son. I can’t wait to go back!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@toolhum9956]

@@CanobieCoaster You definitely got me nostalgic and ready to go back.

[@synth1970]

All the games and the atmosphere of the park are great! We went there two days ago with my friends and really enjoyed it. The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. We are sure to go back.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Such an amazing atmosphere.

[@kiraelisa]

I love this video so much! Your explanation is really good, now i know which rides i wanna try when going there!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@racecar6278]

Now this is very unique park to do a top 30 of!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@centiskorchv4151]

I love your videos!!!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@coastercouch4079]

Next time you visit Wiener Prater you should try the pirate ghost ride "Skull Rock - Fluch der Piraten". It's one of my favorite dark rides and this includes Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Will do!

[@Coyotek4]

Some time ago, at a local (and relatively small) carnival, I got to ride a ride dubbed "Energy Storm 3" ... that ride is probably as close as I'll ever get to experiencing Extasy. [the flatride, not the ... other kind]

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@jordigerards]

I have seen a similar one cLled toxic on the dutch fair circuit

[@idansheffer56]

Fan fact about the Boomerang(number 21): All the coaster of this model offers some of the highest positive G in the world! However I find them painful, uncomfortable, too intense, causing me to feel sick, not interesting, and the reverse prevent running them with more than one train-causing very long waiting. I rode the Kingda Ka and many other coasters which are way more thrilling, but boomerangs cause me to regret every time I try them. *One of the only two coaster in Israel is a Boomerang. The other is a newer(2001) SLC which is surprisingly smooth and fun

[@CanobieCoaster]

Boomerangs are definitely intense.

[@gemmachaos]

Interesting you should say the SLC in Israel runs well. The SLC in Egypt is supposed to be smooth-ish, as well, if El Toro Ryan is to be believed. I wonder if they run better in desert climates?

[@idansheffer56]

@@gemmachaos The coaster in Israrel is not in desert, but in climate similar to Los Angeles

[@idansheffer56]

@@gemmachaos And yes, the SLC here runs really well!

[@gemmachaos]

@@idansheffer56 Maybe it's just because it's a newer version then. Still. I've ridden some terrbile post-2000s SLC's, so you're lucky to have a good one! A smooth SLC is a great ride.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I would definitely love these flat rides the most

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's the park's strength.

[@SandraWuerthner]

love the Prater 🥰 sad that they removed so.e attraction like the "Imperator" or "Superman"

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish that were still there.

[@SandraWuerthner]

@@CanobieCoaster we had also others coasters from Germany for a season. hopefully its the correct order: Olympia Looping 2018 Teststrecke 2019 Eurocoaster 2020 in 2020 there was also: "Sir Archibald - Master of time"

[@arcashark389]

Olympia is back

[@StamfordBridge]

Great video. I don’t know of any other video on KZbin that covers all of this.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@antonnilsson6117]

It's a shame there is no pay-one-price wristband, but It would still be awesome to get to visit this park! This video didn't get me less interested! :D

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's pricey, but a ton of fun.

[@SkyrushFanboy]

6:49 that's the same screen used on sky scream at holiday park lol

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@matthiasschwarz6029]

My favourite roller coster is the Olympia achterbahn

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's a fun looper.

[@airtimecinema865]

The park looks awesome

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@ivybit1911]

As someone who’s about to go to vienna,I’m pretty short and I’m glad I can see what I can ride for my height!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have fun!

[@marielaavila9426]

Wow this park looks & seems awesome!! 🙌

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@thefergyfilms]

This place is flat ride heaven. The Vekoma coaster looks like a solid headliner too.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The flat ride collection is the highlight.

[@ehum4201]

Personally, I've been there, and their flat rides in my opinion are some of the best in the world.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@annepatton8177]

I think I would be sick on most of these rides😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

So many crazy flats.

[@Counterfeit1974]

Amazing description, thanks!

[@CanobieCoaster]

You're welcome.

[@Joypyf]

What an interesting collection of flats!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is!

[@aPAChe0911]

and there are even more

[@lewisfinkiv3744]

that park looks like flat ride heaven

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@MasterBra-su3sd]

So geil

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was comfortable when I visited

[@sarahbauch905]

The Black mamba is defently the best one at the prater, i like your video

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@lesleyhenderson2866]

Wow brilliant video thanks so much for putting it together on utube application 😀 from Lesley Henderson in airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland UK

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@Coyotek4]

One of my favorite flatrides (that I have not been on since my last visit to the MN State Fair many years ago) was "Magnum", a Mondial 'Shake' ride. I'm curious of this ride was at Wiener Prater. (I suspect it was, but didn't crack your Top 30.)

[@CanobieCoaster]

That wasn't at Wiener Prater, but I love Mondial Shakes. Was Magnum with Wade Shows? If so, I've ridden that exact one.

[@Coyotek4]

@@CanobieCoaster It might be; honestly, I don't know (and Wikipedia didn't help).

[@VillasByrne]

Loved the video! I had no ideer this park had this many strong rides!! Btw i belive 8bahn is pronounced "Achterbahn"

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh it's a play on the German pronunciation of 8. I missed that!

[@VillasByrne]

@@CanobieCoaster its just my guess haha. But it deffenitely make sense when you think about it:)

[@MattMcIrvin]

@@CanobieCoaster The term literally means "figure-8-train", because figure-8 layouts were popular in the early days, so it's not even really a pun, just a weird spelling.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That Discovery ride looks huge

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@Airwolf_Loni]

Magischer Rotor 🔛🔝

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh ok!

[@realbartsimpson]

The Blumenrad is the better alternative to the famous Riesenrad imo. It is MUCH cheaper, there is little to no waiting time and the view across the Prater and Vienna is just as good. You can even rotate the gondola.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for the tip.

[@maxhagenauer24]

Thos park is a carnival on steroids. It is just full with tons of insane rides and attractions. Some of the best flat rides out there and ok roller coasters. Without a doubt worth visiting this carnival park.

[@coasters4life388]

first reply

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm hoping Wiener Looping is the signature thrill coaster this park deserves.

[@gemmachaos]

I don't do flats, I don't have the stomach for it. But I ended up riding 20 rides at the Prater. I'd probably rank them something like this. Sadly, the best thing I rode there was a visiting travelling ride, but it was pretty close anyway. Nothing I found was truly world-class but, on the flip side, only two of the rides were truly awful. I shudder to think how much this all cost me. 1 Olympia Looping 2 Gesengte Sau 3 Grottenbahn 4 Urgewald der Giganten 5 Hochschaubahn 6 Wildalpenbahn 7 Riesenrad 8 Megablitz 9 Super Achterbahn 10 Roller Ball 11 Aquagaudi 12 Eisberg 13 Boomerang 14 Dizzy Mouse 15 Insider 16 Maskerade 17 Race 18 Zug des Manitu 19 Wilde Maus 20 Volare

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish Olympia was there for my visit.

[@mariaelisabeth8828]

2:55 - Super-8er-Bahn: Unfortunately, it is no longer available. It was dismantled in March 2023. It might be up to a year before a new roller coaster will be installed and I don't know exactly what will follow.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't mind it being removed. The park had several better coasters.

[@vladimirgarcia1933]

This park is brutal!

[@CanobieCoaster]

For your wallet.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

15:22 Have you ridden Vertigo@Tivoli? 🇩🇰

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, I have a review on it.

[@papierbndc]

Xou should try the slingshot... It was the first thing I was riding and I loved it

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've done them at other parks and find them just ok.

[@mikeywobblez]

Does the park consistantly change out their ride line up like a traveling fair? Seems like it is all carnival rides with only a few permanent coaster fixtures like the boomerang

[@CanobieCoaster]

They frequently cycle rides.

[@onlypancake4315]

Its Prater... not Preider

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry if it sounded off when I pronounced it.

[@srbs1302]

Great vid, but your Iceberg footage with what I assume to be Halloween actors was misleading .. since it’s a kids ride.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's fair, but I couldn't find any other copyright free footage.

[@DJWezzyK]

The Funtime tower is only 80 meters high. They lie about the height. Funtime delivers those traveling droptowers with a max of 80 meters. (This droptower was formerly travelling in The Netherlands).

[@CanobieCoaster]

Good to know, thanks!

[@jayminyoel7911]

Was the old booster and the topscan removed?

[@CanobieCoaster]

A lot of rides get moved in and out here.

[@izaakz12]

Cool video

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@micoasters]

Mega blitz is very similar, the same model as the knightmare from boblo island now hornet at wonderland

[@CanobieCoaster]

Megablitz has far more power than Hornet though. Trains are the same though.

[@lynq7]

What and how many rides are open during off season ?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not sure, I went in summer.

[@danzatodo]

I love Praterstern 🇦🇹😘

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a fun park.

[@TerminatorCFC]

Im really wondering about that 2 person ride high up in the air where you drop down and flip several times, it wasnt on the list so im wondering because i dont know the name, it seemed extremely wild too (when i saw someone else doing it)

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm not a big fan of Slingshot rides. They look better than they ride for me.

[@TerminatorCFC]

Thank you

[@TheCoasterCraze]

How expensive are the rides generally? Since there’s no wristband

[@CanobieCoaster]

5-6 Euros each, but it adds up.

[@TheCoasterCraze]

@@CanobieCoaster Thanks! Yeah I can see how that adds up fast

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

How many rides are at Wiener Prater? Normally you do top 15’s but this time you did a top 30.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Probably close to 100 with kiddie rides included.

[@KevP13]

Does anyone know the name of the attraction at the beginning 0:09?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Air Maxx (Mondial Swinger)

[@jayminyoel7911]

Now that super 8er bahn is closed permanently, what is your number 30 in the park?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The new Wiener Looping will move into the top 5 pushing everything down.

[@jayminyoel7911]

@@CanobieCoaster Since that’s not open yet though, what is it now?

[@T431nkn0wnreal]

Will you be doing more reviews on the coasters there?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I plan to review Gesengte Sau as well, but that's it.

[@Paolo8772]

I visited in 1983 but missed it in 2009. I'm regretting that. How much I regret it is still yet to be determined.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The way this ride lineup keeps changing encourages repeat visits.

[@Paolo8772]

@@CanobieCoaster That's true. At least I saw Gotterdammerung in 2009 at the Vienna State Opera Central standing room on the bottom floor where the sound is good (in that venue at least). I also saw Metallica in Frankfurt a couple weeks earlier.

[@thesaucyslurp]

was there a live actor in that icey dark ride number 13?

[@CanobieCoaster]

When I rode it, no. But they did a Halloween overlay at one point and that was the only POV I had permission to use. They didn't allow me to film Iceberg when I was there.

[@tpwk7945]

where can you put your bags?

[@CanobieCoaster]

On the platform for most rides.

[@jameslitwin5635]

Is #25 similar to the RC-48 model?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Very similar.

[@sooeeren]

Luckily my Homepark!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@bruhmomentum6315]

so positive gs is like being pulled down or up?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Forced into your seat.

[@jtwoolley]

BLack mamba is great

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is.

[@coastercloudy]

8:37 did i just see somthing i didnt need to see

[@CanobieCoaster]

I completely missed the two animals doing that!

[@gojewla]

Is that looping Schwarzkopf still there? I thought that was the best coaster, if for nothing more than those awesome loops. I HATED the flyer. I really thought I was going to fall out the back of the car on the lift if my foot slipped off the ladder thing.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Olympia Looping? I think it was only there temporarily.

[@gojewla]

@@CanobieCoaster I never knew Olympia looping was there. No, I was there in 2016 or 2017 - not sure. It had only two loops, unlike Olympia looping. I was thinking it would still be there, but I guess not. It was over near the Ferris wheel.

[@jayminyoel7911]

@@gojewla Teststrecte, another traveling coaster

[@3Davmawey]

I guess walkthroughs are not considered as rides thus they weren't included? Because I recall the Prater having two AMAZING ones!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I would have counted walk-throughs, but I didn't try any.

[@3Davmawey]

@@CanobieCoaster Too bad. I highly recommend you go check out POVs of the Blue Planet and Jack the Ripper ones. The theming is out of this world - especially for a carnival park :O I had an amazing time on both!

[@upsidedown_]

So sad this park has no ride all day wristband, paying for all the coaster credits will be frustrating after a while tbh, I prefer paying one time and not to be constantly reminded off money... it does looks like fun and what coasters aren't you allowed on?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree the lack of a wristband was frustrating. I had to save a large chunk of my Euros for this park. Auto Bergbahn is the only coaster adults cannot ride.

[@upsidedown_]

@@CanobieCoaster okay thanks! And yes it also sound frustrating... that"s one of the reasons I almost never real fairgrounds...

[@ElectriKong-]

Most European fairs lack a pay-one-price wristband because the rides are operated by different showmen who are independent from one-another. While that can be a problem for riders who may be unable to do as many rides as they want to because it would get too expensive, it does result in better and longer cycles because the showmen have to compete with other showmen for riders.

[@ToneTitan]

Great video, as always! One thing, though. Please gives us a heads-up for flashing lights:) Carnival types of rides are especially known for this

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry about that. I'll try to remember that for the future.

[@cntrainboy446emea5]

We existing is crazy

[@CanobieCoaster]

This park?

[@ianskovsted8744]

For some reason I hated extasy, prefered black mamba

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like both, but I too prefer Black Mamba.

[@mitchellries256]

I am not going to lie but that Hotel Psycho looks too frightening to the point where I wouldn't ride it. I think that may be a sign that I am not good with frights.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was scarier than your average haunted house, but I think Halloween haunts are more intense.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Did you experience that slingshot

[@CanobieCoaster]

No, I'm not a fan of slingshots.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

@@CanobieCoaster ok

[@DaanBruins]

Achterbahn is rollercoaster in German. Acht also means eight. so 8erbahn is a pun.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for explaining. That was lost as an English speaker.

[@DaanBruins]

@@CanobieCoaster Yeah, being Dutch (quite similar to German), I know a bit of German and you can make this pun in Dutch too (achtbaan=rollercoaster). Achterbahn or achtbaan means 'eight-track/run', which refers to the layout of early coasters often being a figure-eight.

[@chongpooka2769]

Me sit next to the fine lady on Tagada. Holey moley

[@CanobieCoaster]

I was proud I didn't end up getting launched onto someone.

[@chongpooka2769]

Me imagine much lawsuit with ride if in US

[@janidoro5305]

I was with my Mom and dad in Zug des Manitu even tho WE speak german

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@lemonbread8019]

Super 8er Bahn is a play on words. 8 is acht in German, so it's pronounced Super Achter Bahn, or Super Roller Coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you! I missed that as a non-German speaker.

[@Haris-x6x]

Wheres Olympia

[@CanobieCoaster]

I believe I gave it an honorable mention since I rode it at Oktoberfest, not here.

[@ausrazarembiene2720]

The iceberg is edited

[@ausrazarembiene2720]

Its not a dark ride, its only expedition

[@CanobieCoaster]

Interesting. Didn't know they changed it.

[@evertimergaming7379]

„Super 8er Bahn“ ITS CALLED SUPER ACHT. ACHT STANDS FOR 8 AND ACHT(ER) BAHN (ACHTERBAHN) IS A ROLLERCOASTER

[@CanobieCoaster]

Ok thanks!

[@abelmusch8786]

Look up the toxic flatride on the dutch fairs. It basically is Extasy but faster and the seats do also flip with the forces of the ride so its even more intense

[@upsidedown_]

France also has one but I don't know the name, it was at Lille it's fair

[@CanobieCoaster]

I hope to ride that some day!

[@donaldgudnason392]

The fact he didn't include the Olympic one is a disgrace

[@CanobieCoaster]

It wasn't present when I visited in 2021. It would have been near the top had it been open. I rode it at Oktoberfest in 2017.

[@jdssurf]

How the fuck do ppl ride these spinning rides without puking the rest the day

[@CanobieCoaster]

Iron stomach

[@THEEXPOSER666]

It’s pronounced HUH SS not HOOS

[@CanobieCoaster]

I thought it was Hoos? Ok thank you.

[@tove1193]

Its copying gröna Lund from sweden

[@CanobieCoaster]

This park is lucky to have more land.

[@marleymagic1]

I’d appreciate your videos more and value your observations on rides if you stopped saying you were “greying out”, I feel like it’s an exaggeration and a personal opinion. I have never blacked out on a ride so saying you are on edge of it just destroys your credibility to me. Not trying to be rude just want to give you an opinion to change the wording you use.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for the feedback. It definitely depends on your sensitivity and I think tend to greyout more than the average enthusiast.

[@crittah74]

I'm sorry to be this person, but it's pronounced Prah - ter. Like a woman's bra. I know you're not a German speaker. I don't mean to be rude.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you! I don't take offense to that.

[@crittah74]

​@@CanobieCoaster Great! Vienna is such a gorgeous city. The Prater is a precious gem.