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Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Sight4.5 · 48 5293.9 · 1 635≈ 38 minEntry: ~14 €2.0 km from the center
The iconic giant Ferris wheel at the entrance to the Prater, erected in 1897 to celebrate Emperor Franz Joseph I's Golden Jubilee. Designed by British engineer Walter Basset, the 64.75-metre wheel became a cinematic legend in Carol Reed's noir film The Third Man with Orson Welles. Riding inside the spacious red wooden wagons offers sweeping panoramic views across Vienna, while the base features miniature historic dioramas.
Highlights
- Historic 64.75-metre Ferris wheel built in 1897
- Spacious vintage red wooden cabins
- Filming location of the classic noir The Third Man
- Panoramic views over Vienna and the Danube
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 23:45 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 23:45 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 23:45 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 23:45 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 23:45 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 23:45 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 23:45 |
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