Vienna · Prater
Wiener Riesenrad
The giant Ferris wheel in the Prater, in service since 1897. A turn takes about 12 to 15 minutes, and a Panorama Museum on Prater history is included.
- 1 h 30
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- Prater
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The wheel is nearly 65 metres high and is billed as the oldest Ferris wheel in the world. The cabins turn slowly, so the ride is a calm look over the Prater, the Danube and the roofs of the Inner City. The Panorama Museum on Viennese history is part of the ticket. Around the wheel is the Wurstelprater, an old amusement park, which is free to walk through.
What to look for
- The view over the Inner City from the top
- The Panorama Museum on Prater history
- The Wurstelprater amusement area at the base
- The Prater park beyond
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–9:45 pm |
Open daily. From 5 October 2026 the hours are 10:00 to 21:45, and the times change over the year, with longer hours in summer. The official page shows the hours for each date.
Source: Wiener Riesenrad, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed. No advance reservation is needed, and tickets are sold online and at the cash desk. Online tickets are valid during opening hours on the booked date, while a flex ticket is valid for 365 days.
Getting there
Praterstern station on the U1 line and the S-Bahn is about a five minute walk through the Wurstelprater.
Tip
Go at dusk, when you can see the city in daylight and the lights coming on in one ride.