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Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel: Landmark Attraction with Breathtaking Views
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247 Ratings
Vienna
Experience breathtaking views of Vienna from the iconic Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel. Don’t miss this must-do attraction for a memorable visit to the city!
Duration:
20 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wiener Riesenrad - See all of Vienna from above!
What's Included
- Ticket for the Giant Ferris Wheel Ride
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
The colossal Wiener Riesenrad, or Giant Ferris Wheel, is among the top attractions for tourists in Vienna. The city’s extensive lineup of art and culture awaits those visiting. Iconic sites like Schönbrunn, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Lipizzaner are pivotal points of interest in Vienna, along with a spin on the Giant Ferris Wheel. This particular landmark is easily distinguishable on the city’s skyline from a distance. If you haven’t experienced the awe-inspiring panorama over Vienna’s rooftops from this Ferris Wheel, your visit to Vienna might seem incomplete. Prepare to ascend up to a height of 212-feet (64.75 meters), identifying some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 3 years
Location
Wiener Riesenrad
Riesenradplatz 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.6
(247 Ratings)
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608vladr
Aug 19, 2024
Pleasant surprise - Went in the morning when there was no que. Great view of the city and surprisingly high. The Wheel stops for boarding/off-boarding giving you plenty of time to see the city around you. Nice display areas before going on the actual wheel. If the weather is nice recommend! Careful with the photos, they take pictures before going on and you don't even realizes they are trying to sell you something. At first it seems they are there to let you in.
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515anniinah
Aug 10, 2024
Once in a lifetime - Definately one in a lifetime -experience. If you are a fan for ferris wheels, please take your time and go there, enjoy the atmosphere and history.
If you really love ferris wheels, maybe you should book a dinner there - it is possible!
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Alexanderw622
Aug 7, 2024
Lovely ride on the oldest ferris wheel - Time your visit so you arrive just before the sun goes down, as you’ll likely have a wait before you can board.
That way, you’ll experience the ride in the day and finish when it’s dark.
Prater looks cool when it is lit up at night, though the views from the top are great during the daytime.
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Filippof168
Aug 4, 2024
Top - What a thrill the oldest park in Europe certainly the London Eye is 135 meters but 64.5 conceived in 1897 are really a nice goal
A panoramic tour of the history of Europe 700/800
Beautiful.
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Kristen_p
Jul 23, 2024
Great experience - Great time and beautiful views. The line was very short and had no issues. Options to get photos prior but we chose not to
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Carmen_c
Jul 5, 2024
In the sky with Vienna’s Riesenrad! - Spectacular views and great memories when you take a ride on the Riesenrad in VIENNA’s Prater Park. The wait time was short and you have the option of purchasing photos of your experience. Prices are very reasonable. Fun for adults and kids.
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Ront540
Jun 23, 2024
Ferris wheel lovers - do not miss - My wife LOVES ferris wheels - me not so much. We went on this ride on our "day off" while visiting Vienna. As a retired engineer, I marveled at the construction of it.
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Michellez1059
Aug 18, 2024
Beautiful view of the whole city - We booked a combined ticket with Madame Tussauds, which was then fully justifiable for us. Already the ante-hall, which is scheduled for queuing on fuller days, was very entertaining and attractively designed.
The Prater was not very busy that day so we also had plenty of space in the Ferris wheel to look around in all directions. The view of the city was very nice.
The only criticism: during our visit it was over 30 degrees Celsius outside, so it was really warm in these Ferris wheel gondolas.
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75luisp
Jul 4, 2024
Historical and expensive - Well, if you're going to the Prater, how can you not climb the wheel if you've seen "the third man." It's not in itself a fairground wheel because you'll only take a spin at a low speed and with multiple stops for each car, it's a priced viewpoint in Vienna. 14 bucks per person. Face like everything there.
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Nicole_v
Jul 15, 2024
see the above - the ticket was not valid at the entrance, so I had to join the line, that is all I* have to say at this moment
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