The Giant Ferris Wheel was built in 1897 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Josef I. It was designed by the English engineer Walter B. Basset.
In 1944, during World War Two, it was severely damaged by fire. It was rebuilt in 1947.
At its highest point, the Giant Ferris Wheel is 65 meters and it turns at a comfortable speed of 2.7 kilometres per hour.
The Riesenrad, which is at the entrance of the Prater Amusement Park, is now one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions. You can take a ride in one of the 15 carefully restored cabins and enjoy the view over Vienna.
The Riesenrad can be seen in many movies including "The Third Man" and the James Bond film, "The Living Daylights".
Opening Times
10am - 8pm (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec)
10am - 10pm (Mar, Apr, Oct
9am - 12 Midnight (May - Sep)
10am - 8pm
Price
Adults: 8 Euro
Children 3.20 Euro
Address
Wiener Riesenrad
Prater 90
A-1020 Wien
Tel.: 0043 1 729 54 30
How to Get There
U-Bahn U1 Praterstern
Tram: 21
External Links
Riesenrad Official Web Site
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