Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz
Visitors can experience a bustling winter festival featuring live music performances ranging from gospel to pop and soul, alongside a family-friendly Perchten parade and culinary highlights. Classic Prater entertainment surrounds the market, including rides on the winter train, chain carousel, Autodrom, and the Giant Ferris Wheel. Guests can also visit indoor destinations like Madame Tussauds Vienna and Magic World Vienna.
What to Expect
Winter festival featuring 37 live concerts, attractions, and family entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Prater
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Prater Wien GmbH
Food & Drink
The market advertises culinary highlights, but does not specify particular food or drink options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy live music and rides
Vibe
Lively and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sat/Sun and bank holidays: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; December 24: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; December 31–January 1: 12:00 PM–2:00 AM.
- Parking: The park has paid parking. Handicapped parking spaces are near Schweizerhaus and near Vienna’s Ferris Wheel in Tiefweg.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking spaces are available near the Schweizerhaus and near the Ferris Wheel in Tiefweg.
Tips & Advice
- Use public transport to reach the market easily, as the event page specifically highlights its convenient public-transport access.
- If driving, allow for paid parking; accessible spaces are near Schweizerhaus and near the Ferris Wheel in Tiefweg.
- Keep outdoor activities flexible because outdoor businesses may close when the weather is bad.
- For regular live concerts, plan to visit Wednesday through Sunday between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m.
- Dress warmly for time outdoors, and visit the Information Centre during its opening hours if you want market merchandise.
Special Events & Promotions
- An extra concert on December 7 and an exclusive DJ event on December 22.
- An afternoon concert on Christmas Eve.
- The traditional New Year's concert shown on the market's LED wall.
- A charity auction and a special winter clearance sale.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of live music is there, and when?
There are 37 live concerts, from gospel to pop and soul. They regularly happen on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus an extra concert on December 7 and a DJ event on December 22.
What is there for families?
Families can catch the Perchten parade and the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour. Kids can also ride the winter train and the chain carousel, bounce at the trampoline park or drive the Autodrom.
Are the rides open in bad weather?
The attractions at Riesenradplatz are open, but outdoor businesses may close in bad weather. Madame Tussauds, the Giant Ferris Wheel and the Rollercoaster Restaurant are open all year on their own hours.
Where can I buy souvenirs?
Souvenirs and Winter Market merchandise are sold at the Information Centre at Riesenradplatz.
Where is accessible parking?
There are parking spaces for people with disabilities near the Schweizerhaus and near the Giant Ferris Wheel in Tiefweg.
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