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Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

Name: Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Ride the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, a slow-turning landmark of the Prater. Settle into a wooden cabin and watch the city spread out below at an unhurried pace.

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Full description

The Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel is a fairground icon in Leopoldstadt, rebuilt in 1945, whose wooden cabins give it a vintage character that reviewers compare to stepping into the 19th century. Some cabins have been used for dining and there is an exhibition connected to the attraction, adding context to the ride itself.

Film fans often come for the link to The Third Man, which makes the turn feel extra special. The ride is a 30-minute stop with very little walking, open into the late evening, and works well for couples and families alike.

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Address

Gaudeegasse 1, 1020 Wien, Austria · Leopoldstadt

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Go in the evening for lit-up views over the city
a skip-the-line option exists if queues look long in peak season
combine it with a stroll through the surrounding Prater fairground.

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Reviews

Well worth the visit for a fun afternoon with the family. And if you love the film The Third Man then the ride on the Ferris Wheel is extra special. Great amusement park. Do try it!

Jamie Preston

2/5

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