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Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad)
Best time to visit
Visit at sunset for warm light and the city turning on, or early weekday mornings for short queues and quieter cabins.
Budget tips
Standard single-ride tickets are around €12–€15, children and seniors have reduced fares and private cabin bookings cost more; the wheel is rarely free, so check the Vienna Pass or combo offers before buying and book online to avoid on-site surcharges.
Recommended for
Couples, Families with children, Photography enthusiasts, Fans of historic attractions
Plan your visit
30-60 min
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: Nighttime rotations treat visitors to glittering panoramas and slow-moving gondolas, perfect for savoring skyline views while photographers chase the golden-hour glow. A single circuit lasts about ten minutes, and the wooden cabins have popped up in several films, giving each ride a surprising rush of cinematic nostalgia amid the gentle creak and breeze.
Κύρια σημεία: Perched 64.75 meters above the park, the 15 timber-clad gondolas have been turning slowly since 1897, built to mark Emperor Franz Joseph I's golden jubilee, and their wooden benches still give a soft creak underfoot. Couples still hire a private cabin for candlelit proposals while film buffs point out the exact seat where the Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten confrontation was filmed in Carol Reed's 1949 noir The Third Man.
Insider tips
- Dress in layers, cabins can be chilly and windy especially after dark.
- Reserve a forward-facing spot for the best summit photos of the Ring and Danube.
- Skip private cabin upgrades on weekdays, single-cabin boarding is usually quick.
- Buy tickets online and arrive 10–15 minutes before your slot to avoid last-minute lines.
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Vienna, Austria
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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