[1] The name is derived from the larger Wiener (Viennese) Prater in Vienna's Leopoldstadt (2nd) district.

On 11 December 1944, during World War II, the Bohemian Prater was almost completely destroyed by a bomb attack.

Since the second half of the 19th century, the Laa Forest has been one of the most popular destinations for excursions and can be reached on foot in around 15 minutes from Favoriten.

Franz Bauer, a canteen manager at the Laaer Wald brickworks, ran a small inn here, which soon became a popular destination for Sunday excursions for the so-called "Ziegelboehm", the workers of the Vienna brickworks who mainly came from Bohemia and Moravia.

In 1882, Franz Bauer applied for permission to hold games next to his inn and set up a swing and a merry-go-round.