Wildalpenbahn
Discover the Wildalpenbahn — the wettest family fun in Vienna’s Prater!
World-Record Attraction: The world’s largest and longest white-water ride of its kind — a true Alpine adventure in the heart of the Prater.
Ride Experience: Round boats for up to 9 people → vertical rotating lift up to 25 metres → approx. 3-minute fast-paced descent through a water channel with curves, waterfalls, tunnels, spinning boats and a large water curtain at the end.
Theming: Beautiful Alpine landscape with green meadows, rushing streams and mountain scenery — perfect for excitement, laughter and shared fun.
Target Group: Family-friendly — suitable from 4 years old when accompanied, or from approx. 130 cm in height. Ideal for families, groups and couples.
Extra Highlight: Action photos available for purchase after the ride — a great souvenir of the wet and adrenaline-filled adventure.
Welcome to the world of the wild Alps — right in the heart of Vienna! The Wildalpenbahn is not just another attraction in the Prater, but a true highlight that delights visitors of all ages. As the world’s largest and longest ride of its kind, it promises an unforgettable adventure you won’t forget anytime soon. Whether you come with the whole family, as a group of friends, or as a couple looking for laughter and splashes — here, everyone becomes a daring Alpine adventurer!
Just imagine: you are sitting together in a large, round boat for up to nine people. An impressive vertical rotating lift takes you smoothly, yet excitingly, up to a height of 25 metres. From there, the real fun begins! With full momentum, you rush downhill through a wide water channel that winds its way like a wild mountain stream through a breathtaking Alpine landscape. The boats spin cheerfully in circles, swirl through tight bends, pass bubbling waterfalls and travel through mysterious tunnels. Sometimes water splashes from all sides, sometimes a small drop makes everyone cheer — and at the end, a cool water curtain awaits, guaranteed to bring you back down to the valley wet but happy.
The ride lasts around three minutes and offers just the right amount of adrenaline: fast-paced enough to get your heart racing, yet so family-friendly that even young water lovers from the age of four, when accompanied, or from approx. 130 cm in height, can join the fun. The Wildalpenbahn is the perfect mix of excitement, laughter and shared experience. Grandparents, parents, children and teenagers all enjoy the same thrill together — and by the end, everyone is soaking wet and smiling from ear to ear. It’s no wonder this attraction has been one of the Prater’s absolute crowd favourites since it opened.
What makes the Wildalpenbahn so special? Besides its sheer size and length, it is above all the unique theming. You enter a world of green Alpine meadows, rushing streams and impressive mountain scenery — all lovingly designed to make you feel, for a moment, as if you were in the real Wild Alps. The water splashes, the boats spin playfully, and along the way there are little surprises that make even adults feel like children again. And the best part: it is an adventure you experience together. Everyone can join in, no one is left out. Perfect for a relaxed day at the Prater, when you simply want to let go and leave everyday life behind.
After the ride, another little highlight awaits: capture the moment with our action photos! The most turbulent moments — the big laughter, the splashing waves, the surprised faces — are captured in professional pictures. Take home a souvenir that will remind you of this unforgettable Prater moment for a long time to come.
The Wildalpenbahn is more than just a ride — it is pure joy in the Vienna Prater. Whether in the sunshine, when the water feels especially refreshing, or on a mild summer evening, when the lights of the attraction shine magically: this is where memories are made and shared with the whole family. Come by, grab your boat and dive into Vienna’s biggest wet Alpine adventure!
Ready for the wild ride?
Then head straight to the Prater! The Wildalpenbahn is waiting for you — with speed, water and plenty of good vibes. We’ll see you at the top of the lift — and down in the water with a huge smile on your face!
Our team looks forward to welcoming you!