has officially added 'Wiener Wurstelpraterkultur' to its list of intangible cultural heritage, according to a press release issued Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Vienna Prater Association submitted the application to the Austrian UNESCO Commission.
The Austrian list of intangible cultural heritage now features over 180 entries. Family businesses have preserved the traditions of the Wiener Wurstelprater for 260 years. A press conference on the inclusion is scheduled for Monday morning, October 19, 2026.
Secretary of State for Tourism Elisabeth Zehetner, Vienna City Councilor for Culture Veronica Kaup-Hasler, and Prater Association President Silvia Lang will address the milestone. The designation recognizes the site's long-standing cultural significance.