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Wiener Riesenrad
Ferris Wheel / Riesenrad · opened 1897
4.00 (10)
- Height
- 64.8 m
- Speed
- 3 km/h
- Count (number of trips)
- 66
Description
The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, a landmark of the Austrian capital and a symbol for the world-famous Vienna Prater, with its silhouette that can be seen from afar is a special attraction for all visitors to Vienna. The nostalgic Ferris wheel offers a wonderful view over the rooftops of Vienna.
History:
- Erected in 1987 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the throne of Emperor Franz Josef I.
- 1944: Fire of the ferris wheel
- 1947: restarted
Specialities:
- Total weight of all iron structures: 430.05 t
- Diverse bookability of the Ferris wheel from candle light dinners to cocktail parties
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Ferris Wheel / Riesenrad
- Designer
- Walter B. Basset
- Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
- 1897
- Height
- 64.8 m
- max. Speed
- 3 km/h
- Gondolas
- 15
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor, roofed / Outdoor, überdacht
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