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Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel with red cabins against a clear blue sky.

Passengers viewing Vienna cityscape from the Giant Ferris Wheel.

Passengers enjoying city view from Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.

Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna illuminated at night with trees in the foreground.

Cabins of the Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna illuminated at night.

Red exhibition pods at The Wheel of History ‘Panorama’ with historical murals in the background.

Model of Ferris wheel and historic buildings at The Wheel of History ‘Panorama’ exhibition.

Dinner table set at sunset inside cabin on Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel with sunset sky in the background.

Tickets

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Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

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€14.50

Extended validity

Flexible duration

Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access and enjoy panoramic views from Vienna’s historic Ferris Wheel.

Everything you get: Fast-track entry to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater, offering breathtaking 360° city views from a 19th-century carriage at 200 feet.
Why choose this: Experience Vienna’s most famous landmark without the wait, and spot landmarks like the Vienna Woods, Danube River, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral from a whole new angle. You can also visit the Panorama Museum’s ‘Wheel of Time’ exhibit, which is displayed in eight of the Ferris Wheel’s former wagons and charts 2,000 years of Vienna’s history.

Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access and enjoy panoramic views from Vienna’s historic Ferris Wheel.

Everything you get: Fast-track entry to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater, offering breathtaking 360° city views from a 19th-century carriage at 200 feet.
Why choose this: Experience Vienna’s most famous landmark without the wait, and spot landmarks like the Vienna Woods, Danube River, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral from a whole new angle. You can also visit the Panorama Museum’s ‘Wheel of Time’ exhibit, which is displayed in eight of the Ferris Wheel’s former wagons and charts 2,000 years of Vienna’s history.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line admission to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
10 to 20-minute Ferris wheel ride

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
Accessible parking spaces are located at the parking garage Ausstellungsstraße.

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 December, 2027.
These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2027.

Passengers view Vienna cityscape from the Giant Ferris Wheel, overlooking Belvedere Palace gardens.

Gustav Klimt's The Kiss displayed at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.

Visitor using a smartphone to view art details at Belvedere Palace, Vienna.

Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with fountains and gardens in the foreground.

Upper Belvedere Palace interior staircase with ornate lanterns and sculptures.

Combos

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Combo (Save 10%): Upper Belvedere Palace + Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Entry Tickets

from €37.50

€33.75

10% off

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.Know more

Benefit from a smart cost-effective combo ticket, providing skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere Palace and the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel.
Explore the Upper Belvedere Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Baroque architectural excellence and grandeur of 18th-century Vienna.
Experience a journey through art history at the Belvedere Museum, housing the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt's paintings, including The Kiss.
Witness Vienna's skyline from a soaring height of 65 meters on the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, a centerpiece of the city's Prater amusement park.
Board the historic gondolas, a century-old attraction, for a 10 to 20-minute ride and capture 360-degree views stretching to the hills of Wienerwald.

Benefit from a smart cost-effective combo ticket, providing skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere Palace and the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel.
Explore the Upper Belvedere Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Baroque architectural excellence and grandeur of 18th-century Vienna.
Experience a journey through art history at the Belvedere Museum, housing the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt's paintings, including The Kiss.
Witness Vienna's skyline from a soaring height of 65 meters on the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, a centerpiece of the city's Prater amusement park.
Board the historic gondolas, a century-old attraction, for a 10 to 20-minute ride and capture 360-degree views stretching to the hills of Wienerwald.

Inclusions

Upper Belvedere Palace

Skip the line access to Upper Belvedere Palace
Access to Klimt's The Kiss and permanent collection

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

Skip-the-line access to Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Approx. 10 to 20-min ride

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off bus and Giant Ferris Wheel against cityscape.

Vienna HopOn HopOff bus with tourists near Vienna City Hall.

Passengers taking photos on a Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.

Tourists on the Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna, part of the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour package.

View of Vienna from the Giant Ferris Wheel, showing cityscape and amusement park below.

Vienna HopOn HopOff bus on city street near historic buildings.

Passengers on a Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off bus touring city streets.

Red cabin on a giant Ferris wheel at sunset, surrounded by trees.

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel against blue sky, part of Combo BBT tour.

Combos

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Combo (Save 16%): Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Giant Ferris Wheel Tickets

from €50

€46.50

7% off

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change

Flexible duration

Guided tour

Hop on and hop off on the bus ride and take the thrilling Ferris Wheel ride for panoramic city views.

Save big and see more with this pocket-friendly combo offering a 24 hour hop-on hop-off tour of Vienna plus entry to the Giant Ferris Wheel.
Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour exploring Vienna's hotspots like Upper Belvedere, Hundertwasser House, and more along 2 routes with 27 stops.
Board open-top buses rolling in every 20-30 minutes, tune in to an informative audio guide in 8 languages & enjoy perks like digital walking tours.
Ascend in red cabins of the Giant Ferris Wheel for 15 minutes of aerial bliss, and take in Vienna's skyline as you hover high above Prater Park.
Old but gold – this 120+-year-old wheel still got it. Spin above Vienna and see the Danube Tower, Augarten, and the mighty Danube River.

Hop on and hop off on the bus ride and take the thrilling Ferris Wheel ride for panoramic city views.

Save big and see more with this pocket-friendly combo offering a 24 hour hop-on hop-off tour of Vienna plus entry to the Giant Ferris Wheel.
Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour exploring Vienna's hotspots like Upper Belvedere, Hundertwasser House, and more along 2 routes with 27 stops.
Board open-top buses rolling in every 20-30 minutes, tune in to an informative audio guide in 8 languages & enjoy perks like digital walking tours.
Ascend in red cabins of the Giant Ferris Wheel for 15 minutes of aerial bliss, and take in Vienna's skyline as you hover high above Prater Park.
Old but gold – this 120+-year-old wheel still got it. Spin above Vienna and see the Danube Tower, Augarten, and the mighty Danube River.

Inclusions

Vienna HOHO

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
Access to Red Route & Blue Routes
Audio-guided digital walking tours (choose from two)
Free return bus ride on Westfield shuttle service
Pre-recorded commentary in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic & French
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary headphones onboard
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Giant Ferris Wheel

Entry to Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel (near stop #9 on Red route)
15 mins ride on the wheel

Vienna HOHO
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route

First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Opera)
Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Opera)
Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
Popular stops: House of Music, Lower Belvedere, Museums Quartier & Votive Church

Blue route

First bus: 9:45am from Opera/Albertina
Last bus: 4:15pm from Opera/Albertina
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Aqua Terre Zoo, Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Upper Belvedere & The Hundertwasser House

Vienna HOHO

The buses are wheelchair accessible.
Bring your furry friend along, but make sure they're leashed, muzzled, and no taller than knee height.
Specific details related to the add-ons in your ticket like digital walking tours and shuttle transfers will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Giant Ferris Wheel

Tip: After your ride, explore the museum at the base to learn about the history of the Ferris wheel and Vienna's cultural landmarks.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
The main entrance has no steps.
Parking is available for individuals with disabilities at the Ausstellungsstraße parking garage.
You can bring your dogs on board only if they are leashed and muzzled.
Specific details related to operating hours and ticket redemption instructions will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

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Visiting the iconic Vienna Ferris Wheel

Instantly recognizable from postcards, magnets, and other memorabilia, the Giant Ferris Wheel has become the iconic symbol of Vienna. Constructed in 1897 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s reign, it is one of the world’s oldest Ferris wheels still functioning over 125 years later. From the top, you can enjoy incredible horizon-to-horizon views of the city. Read on to know more about different Vienna Ferris Wheel ticket options, opening hours, and other information for a smooth visit.

Why ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel?

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Panoramic views

Rising 65 meters above the city, the Vienna Ferris wheel provides gorgeous 360° views of the city’s skyline. Spot famous landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schonbrunn Palace, the Danube River, and the Vienna Woods from the enclosed carriages.

The skip-the-line admission ticket covers priority entry to the Ferris wheel and access to the Panorama Museum. It does not include access to the Platform 9 experience or the private dinner experiences.
Children aged 3 to 14 years can avail of discounted rates, while kids aged below 3 years can ride for free.

Which Vienna Ferris Wheel ticket is best for you?

Skip-the-line admission tickets

Advantages: Time saving, offers quick and hassle-free access to the Ferris wheel
Fast-track entry: Yes

Save up to 30 minutes of waiting in long ticket lines and jump to the front of the queue with priority entry. Head straight inside for your Ferris wheel ride and those spectacular 360-degree views of Vienna.
Don’t forget to visit the Panorama Museum, which showcases the history of the wheel and Prater Park, and is included in your ticket.

Recommended ticket:

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

Combo tickets

Advantages: Budget-friendly, lets you maximize your Vienna experience by covering multiple attractions
Fast-track entry: Depends on ticket option chosen

Save time, money, and hassle with combo tickets. Pair your Vienna Ferris Wheel experience with a visit to the Belvedere Palace (home to Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss) or opt for a hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city with benefits like multilingual audio guides.

Recommended ticket:

Combo (Save 9%): Upper Belvedere Palace + Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Combo (Save 12%): Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Giant Ferris Wheel Tickets

Vienna Ferris Wheel highlights

Sky-high thrills from Platform 9

An exhilarating open-air experience awaits you on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel’s Platform 9—standing on an open-air glass floor instead of inside a cabin. Secured by harnesses, you'll rotate with the wheel and take in wide views of Vienna, with the unique feeling of floating above the city.

Panorama museum

Visit the Panorama Museum, which offers a look at 2,000 years of Vienna’s history through artistic and audio exhibits. Set inside eight former carriages of the Ferris wheel, it also showcases the story of the Ferris Wheel, including its construction, cultural role, and connection to Prater.

Dine with a view

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind private meal in one of the Ferris wheel’s special cabins, savoring each course as the carriage slowly ascends and descends above the city. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a fun gathering with friends, the cosy atmosphere and ever-changing views of Vienna’s skyline make it an experience unlike any other.

Filming location

The Wiener Riesenrad, along with Prater amusement park, where it is located, has been the star of various films such as “The Third Man”, “Woman In Gold”, “Before Sunrise”, and the James Bond film “The Living Daylights”. With its iconic status, the Ferris Wheel is an instantly recognizable landmark and has become the symbol of Vienna.

Vienna Ferris Wheel facts

Landmarks & sights you can see from the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

Prater Park

From the Vienna Ferris Wheel, Prater stretches out below as a mix of colorful amusement park rides, open green spaces, and tree-lined paths.

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Plan your visit to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

Opening hours

Getting there

Rules

Visitor tips

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2025 Timings

May 1 to September 7: 9am to 11:45pm
September 8 to October 5: 9am to 10:45pm
October 6 to November 14: 10am to 9:45pm
November 15 to December 30: 10am to 10:15pm

Special timings: December 24 (10am to 4:45pm) and December 31 (10am to 2am)

Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time

Vienna Ferris Wheel hours

Address: Gaudeegasse 1, 1020 Wien, Austria
Find on maps

By metro: U1, U2
Nearest stop: Praterstern station
By train: S1-S3, S7, S15
Nearest stop: Wien Nord (Vienna North)
By bus: 80A
Nearest stop: Praterstern
By car: The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is 20 km (12.5 mi) away from Vienna International Airport. It takes about 30 minutes by car to cover the distance.
Nearest parking: Stuwer-Garage, Prater parking lot (Ausstellungsstraße), Free parking lot (Messeparkplatz A), Parkhaus A. Reed Messe AG
By Hop-on hop-off bus:
Big Bus: The nearest stop is "Praterstern".
Vienna Sightseeing: The closest stop is "Praterstern".

How to get to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

All children must be accompanied by an adult while on the ride.
Professional photography equipment such as tripods is not allowed on the Ferris wheel, but you can take pictures with your mobile phones or cameras.
Dogs are allowed on the Ferris wheel. They must be kept on the leash and must wear a muzzle.
Visitors must follow the safety instructions provided by the staff before and during the ride.
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the Ferris wheel.

Ride the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel at sunset to catch spectacular views of the skyline during the Golden Hour, and watch the city lights come to life. Sunset hours typically last between 5:30pm–7:30pm in spring and autumn, 7:30pm–9pm in the summer, and 4pm–5pm during winter.
While the Ferris wheel’s carriages are enclosed and their windows can be shut, it can still get cold inside. It’s best to carry a jacket in the summer and dress for the weather or wear layers during other times of the year.
Be prepared for long queues during the peak tourist season and on weekends.
Plan to spend at least 30 minutes at the attraction to fully enjoy the ride and the view from the top.
The Ferris wheel’s opening hours vary throughout the year, so make sure to check the timings on your preferred dates before you book your tickets to avoid disappointment.
Check the weather forecast for your preferred dates before you book your tickets. Clear days offer the best views, while rainy or foggy days limit visibility.

Things to note when visiting the Vienna Ferris Wheel

ROLLERCOASTERRESTAURANT Vienna: For a quirky dining experience, head to ROLLERCOASTERRESTAURANT, located within Prater, and have your food served to you on small rollercoaster tracks! Their burgers and fries are popular, both with kids and adults.
MOZAIK Cafe & Restaurant Vienna: Located just a 10-minute walk away from the Vienna Ferris Wheel, MOZAIK Cafe & Restaurant Vienna offers a great selection of Austrian and Italian cuisine, with generous portions and a friendly wait staff. Their schnitzel and pork medallions are not to be missed!
Zum Englischen Reiter: If you want to try authentic Austrian cuisine, visit Zum Englischen Reiter. They specialize in pork knuckles and schnitzel, best had with roast potatoes.
L’Osteria: L’Osteria, located just outside Prater, offers a great selection of classic Italian favourites like lasagne, pasta, and pizza, with plenty of vegetarian options. End your meal with a mouthwatering tiramisu or panna cotta.

Budget: The Social Hub Vienna, Superbude Wien Prater, Courtyard Vienna Prater/Messe

Mid-range: Henriette Stadthotel Vienna, Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater, Hotel Motel One - Wien Prater

Luxury:Park Hyatt Vienna, Hotel Wilhelmshof, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel

Explore beyond the Vienna Ferris Wheel

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Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna's imperial summer residence is famous for its Rococo design and vast gardens. The palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflects the splendor of the Habsburg dynasty.

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Frequently asked questions about Vienna Ferris Wheel tickets

Is there a limit to how long I can spend on the Ferris wheel?

Your ticket covers one ride on the Vienna Ferris Wheel, which lasts about 10 to 20 minutes, giving you ample time to enjoy the views. If you want to go on further rides, you’ll have to purchase another ticket.

How early should I book my tickets?

The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is one of the city’s most popular attractions. To guarantee your spot, it’s best to book your tickets at least a week in advance, particularly during the peak season.

Can I ride the Ferris wheel at night?

Yes, the Ferris wheel’s closing times typically fall between 9:45pm to 11:45pm throughout the year. You can opt for a night ride and see the skyline lit up under the dark sky.

Is the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Ferris wheel is wheelchair accessible, with automatic sliding doors. Parking spaces for people with mobility issues are also available nearby.

Is photography allowed at Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel?

Yes, you can take as many pictures and videos as you want during your ride. Keep in mind that tripods and other professional photography equipment are not allowed on the Ferris wheel.

Is there a dress code for the Vienna Ferris Wheel?

There’s no formal dress code, but dressing in layers is a good idea, especially if you’re visiting in the colder months.

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