Toboggan Slide, Vienna Prater

Its origins date back to 19th-century North America, where tower slides were attractions. This is where the name "Toboggan" comes from, originally a term used by the Canadian Algonquin Indians, which referred to a light snow sled made of wood.
The toboggan in the Wurstelprater was opened in 1913 by the Russian showman Nikolai Kobelkoff, based on the model of other slide towers in major European cities. At the end of the Second World War, the wooden frame of the tower burned down completely, but was rebuilt in 1947 according to the original plans.
The 25 meter high tower, which was once the highest point in the Prater, remained in operation with its 100 meter long slide until the year 2000. However, the slide had to be closed due to construction defects.
The revival of the toboggan began when Sammy Konkolits bought the listed "Devil's Slide" in 2007 and subsequently renovated it.

Such attractions are almost only seen at the Prater.
At other fairs, the motto is higher, further and faster.These old attractions appeal to all the senses and many children and adults enjoy these seemingly simple things.