- Historical icon: The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, or Wiener Riesenrad, is a historic landmark and one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world. Built in 1897, it provides a nostalgic and timeless experience, allowing visitors to be a part of Vienna's history.
- Panoramic views: The ride offers a unique vantage point to see the city's skyline, landmarks like Schonbrunn Palace, and the picturesque landscape of the Prater amusement park.
- Romantic atmosphere: The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel has been featured in numerous films and is often associated with romance. A ride in one of its iconic cabins, especially during the evening when the city lights up, creates a magical atmosphere for visitors.
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Tickets
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket
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- 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.
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Skip-the-line admission to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
10 to 20-minute Ferris wheel ride
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
Combo (Save 10%): Upper Belvedere Palace + Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Entry Tickets
- 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.
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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.
Combos
Combo: Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Giant Ferris Wheel Tickets
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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
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
Accessibility
Vienna HOHO
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Giant Ferris Wheel
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- The Ferris Wheel's special cabins accommodate extra-wide wheelchairs and feature ramps for ease of access.
Additional information
Vienna HOHO
- Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed, muzzled, and under knee height. However, the tour can accommodate only one dog per bus.
- All children aged 5 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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
- The main entrance has no steps.
- Parking is available for individuals with disabilities at the Ausstellungsstraße parking garage.
- You can bring your dogs onboard 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.
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
City Cards
Vienna City Card: Unlimited Public Transport & Discounts
- Free child or dog: One child up to 15 years or one dog can travel free with one adult Vienna City Card.
- Pass duration: Each pass is valid for the duration selected from the first time you use it.
- Discount validity: Discounts are valid for up to 7 days, depending on the pass purchased.
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- Validity: Pass valid for 1/2/3/7 days
Access to:
- Transportation: Trams, buses, S-bahn & metro
Choose from:
Museums: Albertina Museum, Leopold Museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum & more
Landmarks: Mozarthaus, Schönbrunn Palace, Museum of Illusions & more
Guided tours: Hidden Vienna Tours, Primetours: Street Art Tour, Royal E-Cars Tours & more
Activities: Windobona Indoor Skydiving, Trotting track Krieau & more
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Digital audio guide (based on option selected)
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- After purchasing a Vienna City Card, you will receive an 8-digit activation code in your order confirmation.
- Use this code on the ivie app, the official city guide app by Vienna Tourism, to activate your Vienna City Card.
- Use the pass to get discounts at major attractions and check top sights off your bucket list.
Validity:
- Activated: Your card is valid for the 1/2/3/7 consecutive days selected during booking.
- Non-activated: Your card is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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