Riesenrad

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  • Address
    Prater 90, 2nd District, Leopoldstadt, 1020
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  • Phone
    729 54 30
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  • Transport
    underground rail: U1 Praterstern
tram: 0, 5, 21
  • May-Sep 09:00 - 00:00 , Mar, Apr & Oct 10:00 - 22:00 , Nov-Feb 10:00 - 20:00

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Lonely Planet review

Dominating the Prater is the Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel), one of Vienna's eternal symbols. Built in 1897 by Englishman Walter B Basset, the 65m-high wheel takes about 20 minutes to rotate its 430-tonne weight full-circle, ample time to snap some fantastic shots of the city. It survived bombing in 1945 and recently received a make-over including dramatic lighting and a café at its base.

Think you're experiencing déjà vu ? The big wheel achieved celluloid fame in The Third Man and also featured in the James Bond flick The Living Daylights .

Admission includes entry into the Panorama, a collection of disused wheel-cabins filled with models depicting scenes from the city's history, including Roman Vienna and the Turkish invasions. Joint tickets for the Lilliputbahn (adult/child around €9 .50/3.50), Donauturm (adult/child around €10 70/5.10) and Schönbrunn Tiergarten (adult/child Euro14.50/5.90) are available.