Wiener Riesenrad, Giant Ferris wheel in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria.
The Wiener Riesenrad stands 64.75 meters tall at the entrance of Prater amusement park, featuring 15 wooden passenger cabins mounted on a steel frame structure.
British engineers Harry Hitchins and Hubert Cecil Booth designed this engineering marvel in 1897 to commemorate Emperor Franz Josef I's Golden Jubilee celebration.
The Ferris wheel gained international recognition through its appearances in films like The Third Man from 1949 and Before Sunrise from 1995.
Visitors can access the Ferris wheel daily from 10:00 AM to 10:15 PM, with adult tickets priced at 14 euros and children's tickets at 6.50 euros.
The structure survived a demolition order in 1916 due to insufficient funds, leading to its preservation as one of the oldest operating Ferris wheels worldwide.
Location: Vienna
Location: Leopoldstadt
Inception: 1897
Architects: Walter Bassett Basset, Hubert Cecil Booth
Official opening: July 3, 1897
Height: 64.75 m
Address: Prater 90
Website: http://wienerriesenrad.com
GPS coordinates: 48.21683,16.39592
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Observation wheels allow the exploration of cities and their surroundings from heights ranging from 25 to 250 meters. These steel structures rotate slowly, giving visitors time to observe monuments, watercourses, and neighborhoods spread at their feet. In London, the London Eye looms over the Thames at 135 meters, while in Singapore, the Singapore Flyer stands at 165 meters with views reaching into Malaysia and Indonesia. In Las Vegas, the High Roller rises 168 meters above the lit-up Strip. Each wheel has its unique technical and historical features. The Tianjin Eye in China is integrated into the Yongle Bridge structure above the Hai River. In Vienna, the Wiener Riesenrad in Prater dates from 1897 and retains its original 15 wooden cabins. These attractions offer an alternative way to see cities, taking height for a rotation duration typically between 15 and 30 minutes.
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