Wiener Riesenrad - Giant Ferris Wheel Wien Entré

It was so hot and the ride was floating in the hot sun So we ended up not going on this ride which was very disappointing 😞

I was worried that the ride might be jerky and a bit rough but it was very smooth. You almost could not feel it going around. You could stand and move around the car with no concern. Even you are intimidated by heights this ride will not be scary to you!

Believing we could walk past the line with the purchased online ticket, we were disappointed beyond measure. The code was not accepted. Please exchange this ticket for a printed QR code at checkout. No recommendation to buy!

Visited whilst on our hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Located in Prater Park, the ferris wheel is impossible to miss (can be seen across much of the city). We purchased the Ferris Wheel tickets on arrival, very little queue and no saving had we of purchased them on-line. The attraction is very well run and courteous staff throughout. The ride itself lasts around 15 minutes and gives the visitors outstanding views across Vienna. Plenty of room to move around the carriage and see the views from all angles. Added bonus for us was that it was a very clear day. Possibly a little pricey especially if travelling with a family but for the two of us it was well worth it and a memorable experience.

Giant Ferris wheel was a lovely addition to our trip. You can have your photo taken and there are several carriages as you walk to get on the ferris wheel each carriage has models and scenery

Very pleasant and entertaining You can see the entire city and the Prater Since it turns slowly you have enough time for a good and relaxed view

Decent experience. Lasts about 15 mins. Great views from the wheel. Nearly 50€ for 3.

Visited on Friday, 13th March 2026, located in Prater Park, and we arrived at the nearby underground station of Praterstern. The park is just over the road, and the Wiener Riesenrad 1897 Ferris Wheel is one of the first attractions within it. This Ferris wheel was featured in the UK C4 show Travelman and the film The Third Man (though only exterior shots). We purchased ride tickets direct but it wasn't straightforward, and tbh we might as well have purchased them on site as there wasn't an online discount and there was no queue when we arrived for our ride at about 10.30. There is an interesting area in advance of the ride itself, which uses small replicas of the carriages to display some models of the history of the city and the ride. Then there is an area where your photo is taken, and you can choose to purchase and then pick up upon completion of the ride. The ride itself provides a lovely view of the city and the park itself. There is space to walk around inside the carriages/cars, and maps to detail what it is you are viewing when looking outside the carriage windows. The ride is only approx. 10-15 mins in length, and there is a bench in each car if you want to sit. Quite expensive for what it is, but as a visitor to the city, it is in line with what you would expect to pay, but I can't see the attraction for a local tbh.

Nice scenic ride where you have the chance to see Vienna from the sides of the cabin. The tour is short and the ticket slightly expensive. For families with children there is a more affordable cumulative ticket (36 euros total). We bought the ticket at the entrance because it was low season and there was little queue. The cabin compared to others (London Eye for example) shakes little and is more stable, also because the wheel is smaller. When we went, it snowed so the view of the Prater and Vienna under the snow from above was impressive.

Receptionist at ticket desk rude and poorly trained