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Breeze past ticket queues with skip-the-line access to Vienna’s historic Giant Ferris Wheel and soak in 360° views of the UNESCO-listed cityscape from 200 feet above the ground.
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Spot landmarks like the Vienna Woods, Danube River, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the mountains to the west as you float above the city in the iconic 19th-century red carriages.
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Journey through 2,000 years of Vienna’s history at the Panorama Museum, where artistic and audio-visual exhibits are displayed in eight of the Ferris Wheel’s former wagons.
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Skip-the-line admission to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
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10 to 20-minute Ferris wheel ride
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These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 17 Apr, 2027.
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Norbert
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The Ferris wheel in the Prater is not only a cult attraction, the ride was great fun for all of us. The view is breathtaking and the experience unique! Thanks to the pre-booked tickets, we saved ourselves a long wait.
Nicole
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfect: there was little waiting, and the model history of the wheel was succinct and funny. The period cabins make it possible to view Vienna without having to sit down.
Katja
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The attractions were compactly included in the plan, good information and also fun information. Organization of booking via ticket via meeting point worked very wellConstantin
May, 2025Verified booking
This is an old wheel that does not deserve the money paid for and it is crowded by other objects that you cannot see anything until you get to the very top. You can see a few views from the top. A poor experience that is not worth the money. I guess if there are good managers they must think about the future. I understand that it is the first wheel but there is nothing left from those mechanisms and the modernization suffers. I wish they can improve. Good luck!
Peter
May, 2025Verified booking
The view was great. But had expected more (several laps). Spent 15 minutes just going up and down once. That was not described.
These tickets are valid until 17 Apr, 2027.
Beat the crowds and experience a classic Viennese tradition—no visit to the city is complete without a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel!
Getting started
With fast-track entry, there’s no need to wait in long ticket lines. Head straight to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel entrance, where, after a quick ticket validation, you’ll proceed directly to board.
A cultural and historic icon
A ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad) is one of the more relaxed yet memorable ways to take in the city. Located in the Prater amusement park, this historic Ferris wheel has been turning above Vienna’s rooftops for well over a century. It was built in 1897 to mark the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s reign. At 64.75 meters (roughly 212 feet) tall, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world until 1985 and remains one of the oldest still in operation today. It is deeply woven into Vienna’s identity, featured in films and literature, and a beloved part of the city’s skyline.
Bird’s eye view of Vienna
As the wheel slowly rotates, you’ll get a clear look at some of Vienna’s most recognizable landmarks. During your 10 to 20-minute ride, you can spot the spires of St. Stephen’s Cathedral piercing the skyline, the hills of the Vienna Woods visible in the distance on a clear day, and the blue ribbon of the Danube River winding through the city. The spacious cabins are enclosed, making the ride suitable in all weather and allowing you to move around inside to catch marvelous views from every angle.
Once you’re back on the ground, head to the Panorama Museum’s ‘Wheel of Time’ exhibit. Eight of the Ferris Wheel’s former carriages hold artistic and audio-visual installations that take you through 2,000 years of Vienna and Prater Park’s history. Your Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel experience offers a quiet and elevated look at the city that combines history, cityscape views, and a bit of nostalgia.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
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Accessible parking spaces are located at the parking garage Ausstellungsstraße.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the attraction.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Wiener Riesenrad.
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Address: Riesenradplatz 1, 1020 Wien.
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