March 14, 2025
Once again, we had the opprtunity to take a look behind the scenes of the rides at the Prater – and even try some out of them. Where today the ride “Extasy” delivers adrenaline and thrills, there used to be a rocket railway.
Mission Control slipped into the role of designers and brainstormed how to add even more of a space vibe to the rides. Starry backdrops, spotlights, and virtual reality were consideredbut the right choice of music also plays a key role in creating the perfect Prater experience. In addition to collecting acoustic data, the citizen scientists kept an eye out for space artifacts: rocket parts, mysterious objects from alien civilizations, space debris, and communication devices were identified and documented through photography. Who would have thought there’s so much outer space in the Prater?
