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Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is an iconic attraction that has been a symbol of the city for over a century. Standing at a height of 65 meters, it offers panoramic views of Vienna's stunning skyline and the surrounding areas. Riding this historic Ferris wheel is a must-do experience for visitors, choose from our list of ticket options.

Open today

10:00 AM - 07:45 PM

Recommended duration

2 hours

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna
The view from the top of the Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna
Old train cabins as part of the Panorama exhibition at the Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna
A model of the Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna at the Panorama exhibition
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel with cityscape view, skip-the-line admission ticket.
Historic models at the Panorama exhibition at the Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna
The Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna lit up at night
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  • Enjoy a ride on the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna and get a chance to admire the most beautiful views of the city.

  • The recently built The Wheel of History – as part of the ‘Panorama’ exhibition – gives an interesting look into the history and stories of Vienna over the past 2,000 years.

  • Experience this historic and popular landmark of the Austrian capital and a symbol of the world-famous Wiener Prater.

  • You’ll see the hills of the Vienna Woods, the Danube, the Marchfeld, and the Pannonian Basin from your unique vantage point.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy fast-track admission to not just Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel but 70+ attractions with a Vienna Pass valid for 1, 2, 3 or 6 days.

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  • Enjoy a ride on the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel of Vienna and get a chance to admire the most beautiful views of the city.

  • The recently built The Wheel of History – as part of the ‘Panorama’ exhibition – gives an interesting look into the history and stories of Vienna over the past 2,000 years.

  • Experience this historic and popular landmark of the Austrian capital and a symbol of the world-famous Wiener Prater.

  • You’ll see the hills of the Vienna Woods, the Danube, the Marchfeld, and the Pannonian Basin from your unique vantage point.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy fast-track admission to not just Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel but 70+ attractions with a Vienna Pass valid for 1, 2, 3 or 6 days.

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€14
Tourists enjoying the Combo (Save 12%): Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of the Giant Ferris Wheel in the background
Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the Vienna HopOn HopOff Bus tour, passing by iconic Viennese architecture
Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the Vienna HopOn HopOff Bus tour, passing by iconic landmarks in Vienna
Tourists enjoying a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna, a highlight of the combo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour package, offering a unique viewpoint and 12% savings
Breathtaking view from the top of the Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna, showcasing the city's stunning skyline
Vienna HopOn HopOff Bus touring around the city's major landmarks on a sunny day
Passengers enjoying a sunny day on the Vienna HopOn HopOff Bus tour with a view of the city's historic architecture
Giant Ferris Wheel offering panoramic city views during a sunset tour in Vienna
Tourists enjoying the Combo BBT: Vienna HOHO bus tour with a view of the iconic Ferrous wheel in the background
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  • Unlimited sightseeing and hops! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour zipping to sights like Upper Belvedere, and Hundertwasser House on 2 routes and 27 stops.

  • Hop on, tune in, geek out! These double-deckers arrive every 20-30 minutes with audio guides in 8 languages weaving tales as you pass by sights.

  • Elevate your Vienna visit with a 15-minute spin in red cabins of the famed Giant Ferris Wheel, savoring bird's-eye vistas as you circle lazily atop the city.

  • Soar over Vienna's terracotta tiles, spying the serpentine Danube, stately Augarten, and towering Danube Tower from your lofty perch.

  • Fun fact: The Ferris Wheel is featured in iconic movies including The Third Man, The Living Daylights, Before Sunrise, and Woman in Gold.

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  • Unlimited sightseeing and hops! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour zipping to sights like Upper Belvedere, and Hundertwasser House on 2 routes and 27 stops.

  • Hop on, tune in, geek out! These double-deckers arrive every 20-30 minutes with audio guides in 8 languages weaving tales as you pass by sights.

  • Elevate your Vienna visit with a 15-minute spin in red cabins of the famed Giant Ferris Wheel, savoring bird's-eye vistas as you circle lazily atop the city.

  • Soar over Vienna's terracotta tiles, spying the serpentine Danube, stately Augarten, and towering Danube Tower from your lofty perch.

  • Fun fact: The Ferris Wheel is featured in iconic movies including The Third Man, The Living Daylights, Before Sunrise, and Woman in Gold.

from €54
€48.60

10% off

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Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with direct entry access.
Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with visitors exploring the historic architecture.
Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with direct entry access.
Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with visitors exploring the historic architecture.
Grand staircase inside Upper Belvedere, Vienna, part of Combo: Belvedere Palace + Belvedere 21 tour.
Belvedere Palace Vienna with direct entry ticket option.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel with city view, part of Upper Belvedere Palace and Ferris Wheel combo tour.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel with panoramic city views, part of Upper Belvedere Palace combo tour.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna with panoramic city views, part of Upper Belvedere Palace combo tour.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel with city view, part of Upper Belvedere Palace combo tour.
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  • Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.

  • Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.

  • Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.

  • Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.

  • Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.

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  • Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.

  • Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.

  • Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.

  • Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.

  • Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.

from €31.50
€28.35

10% off

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport map in Vienna, Austria.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed against a cityscape background.
Schönbrunn Palace
The Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport map in Vienna, Austria.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed against Vienna cityscape.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed on a map of Vienna.
Tram outside Vienna theater
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  • Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.

  • Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.

  • Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.

  • Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!

  • Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.

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  • Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.

  • Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.

  • Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.

  • Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!

  • Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.

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€17
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  • Get one-time access to over 70 top attractions in Vienna.

  • Save as much as 40% with this pass compared to normal gate prices.

  • Enjoy unlimited use of Hop On Hop Off Vienna Sightseeing bus tours for the entire duration of your pass.

  • Choose from a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day pass and explore the City of Dreams. Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide.

  • Explore Vienna's most iconic landmarks including Judenplatz Museum, Albertina, Hofburg, Schönbrunn Privy Garden, Belvedere, and more!

  • Click here for the complete list of exciting attractions.

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  • Get one-time access to over 70 top attractions in Vienna.

  • Save as much as 40% with this pass compared to normal gate prices.

  • Enjoy unlimited use of Hop On Hop Off Vienna Sightseeing bus tours for the entire duration of your pass.

  • Choose from a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day pass and explore the City of Dreams. Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide.

  • Explore Vienna's most iconic landmarks including Judenplatz Museum, Albertina, Hofburg, Schönbrunn Privy Garden, Belvedere, and more!

  • Click here for the complete list of exciting attractions.

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About Vienna: Giant Ferris Wheel

The Vienna Ferris Wheel is an enduring symbol of the city’s past. It was built in 1897 to commemorate the golden jubilee of Emperor Franz. It was once the highest Ferris Wheel in the world and has since survived World War II bombings and natural disasters. Whether it's admiring the sunset or enjoying a romantic dinner, the Vienna Ferris Wheel promises an unforgettable experience steeped in history and charm.


Address
Gaudeegasse 1, 1020 Wien, Austria
Also known as
Wiener Riesenrad
Year opened
1897
Founded by
Walter Basset
Visitors per year
10000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Maria Agapi Kotsyfa
GR

Maria

4/5
Greece
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Getting the ticket was easy and straight-forward. Unfortunately, there was no line at the ticket booths when we got there, so it didn't make much of a difference, especially given that there was no escaping the waiting in line for an empty car... The Ferris wheel is quaint and nostalgic on its own. I loved that there were explanations of what we were seeing and the views are breathtaking, even more so around the sunset, when the lights in the surrounding amusement park come on...
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Rūta Adomavičiūtė
LT

Rūta

5/5
Lithuania
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Everyhing was great. Nothing to complain. The best thing it wasn't overcrowded at the vagon, they let in only few people at the moment.
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Rüdiger Winterkorn

Rüdiger

5/5
Everything was completely unproblematic and pleasant. I was very impressed by the public transport in Vienna with its short cycle times
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Wolfgang Harry Goldberg
DE

Wolfgang

4/5
Germany
Vienna is simply a beautiful and highly interesting city. We will probably be back and will buy the Vienna City Card again. It is practical with many good benefits.
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Josef Zeiler
DE

Josef

4/5
Germany
Meistens sehr unkomplzierte Abwicklung und der erleichterte Eintritt zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten, gutes Pries-Leistungsverhältnis wenn man genug Zeit hat die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu sehen!
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LEE CHUNG MING
TW

Lee

5/5
Taiwan
Albertina can't we visit? I want a refund of 35.8 EUR One of us spent 159 euros and two people spent a total of 318 EUR. Using the QR code on your company's Headout app, we were unable to enter the tour. In order to rush for time, we had to buy tickets by ourselves. Your company must refund my ticket purchase fee, which totaled 35.8 EUR
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Mathias Schleip

Mathias

5/5
The trips were possible at any time as indicated and the drivers were very nice and happy to answer questions.
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