*Oldest Amusement Park in the World
The following are beauty posts inspired from my visit to Vienna, Austria:
Viennese giant wheel: Wiener Riesenrad
The giant wheel was built in 1897, 210 feet tall, The Wiener
Riesenrad, a symbol of the Austrian capital and a symbol of the world-famous
Vienna Prater, with its silhouette that is visible from afar,
Liliputbahn
The Liliputbahn - a miniature railway - is a true landmark
of the Prater. A round trip over the 4 km long route through the Prater and the
Hauptallee (main alley) takes approximately 20 minutes. The over 75-year-old
attraction is probably the funniest railway in Vienna. Another Liliputbahn is
located at the Donaupark.
Alt Wiener Grottenbahn
The Grottenbahn is an ideal adventure for children and
adults. Meet Max and Moritz, little red riding hood and many other fairytale
characters in this train ride. Thirty grottos will take you into the world of
fairy tales. Our journey goes deep into the mountain, where the realm of
fairies and dwarves, where beautiful princesses are waiting for their frog
prince. Dive into the world of fairy tales and legends with the
dragon or swan train! Meet many well-known characters from the fairy tales of the
Brothers Grimm and many other mythical creatures. Meet the Lilliputians, Max and
Moritz and many more! You can’t imagine the Prater without the Grottenbahn. The
fascinating front was designed and manufactured by Robert Tar. At the shop
dolls and teddy bears are available in different sizes at attractive prices.
Schweizerhaus
According to documents, the Schweizerhaus existed even before
1766 under the Name "Zur Schweizer Hütte". Today the Schweizerhaus is
the most famous restaurant of the Prater - maybe even the most famous
restaurant in whole Vienna. It is famous for its knuckles of pork, but you can
also enjoy other delicious dishes at the most beautiful beer garden of Vienna.
You can try the knuckles of pork, beer and potato pancakes from the 15th of
March until the 31st of October.
Swiss house, famous for its hearty dishes in Vienna's most beautiful beer
garden. No Prater visitor should miss out on beer, stilts and potato pancakes. Menu
Vienna Rollercoaster
With its design and characteristics, this rollercoaster is
one of the buildings which bring the flair of former times into these days.
Experiences and memories are shared between different generations. It is a joy
to see people of different ages visiting this well-kept attraction. The family
business puts in a lot of effort to keep the original character of the
rollercoaster. The wooden structure with its conventional railing system
guarantees high operational reliability and safety. The brakeman is not only a
traditional escort but also an additional safety factor. In contrast to many
other attractions the rollercoaster is suitable for all ages – this means fun
for everyone!
The destruction after World War II
In the sixth year of Nazi rule in Vienna, the Vienna Ferris
wheel burned out; - a fire that was felt by many Austrians as symbolic. After
the fall of Austria and the murder and abduction of many of its inhabitants, a
symbol of Vienna threatened to go under, which for many Austrians was also a
symbol of hope for Austria's resurgence.
In 1945 the country was liberated by Soviet, American,
English and French troops. Austria is now divided into four occupation zones
and Vienna is a four-sector city.
The Vienna Ferris wheel was also repaired in the same year.
With an absolute height of 64.75 meters and a total weight of 430 tons, it
travels 0.75 meters per second; the number of cabins is reduced from thirty to
fifteen. After checking all functions for several months, the Ferris wheel
started operating again in 1947 - for many Viennese, this inauguration in
Vienna, which is still occupied, is symbolic.
Planetarium
Equipped with the latest projection technique this
"house of stars" creates a realistic copy of the star-spangled sky
making astronomy possible on days and nights no matter the weather.
Adventure a magnificent artificial sky in fascinating multimedia shows, special
shows for children and families, presentations, and classes. Also, cultural
events, company presentations, and your personal party will become an impressive
memory in this atmosphere. Lean back and join us on a ride through the
universe!
In winter, the Jesuitenwiese meadow in Vienna’s Prater
becomes a big playground. A snow-making machine provides enough of the white
stuff for a proper snowball fight. In addition to cross-country trails, there
is also a tobogganing hill, which was created from the ruins of houses bombed
during the Second World War.
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