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Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel)

Prater Park, Austria
(01) 729 5430
Ranked #670 of 979 attractions in Austria
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

So the Ferris wheel, feels like you are in the early 1900's and you get a breathtaking view of veinna when you in it. The ride is short, but all in all worth it. The amusement park is something else. I recommend the black mamba, you will scream your tonsils out, i dare you... Other games are just as fun... More

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

This is a very different way to see Vienna. Take the slow wheel up and see in all directions from the top. One revolution is all you get., but it takes awhile. Each car holds quite a few people but you have enough room to move about. (You can rent a dining car and get champange and food and have... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

This was one of the main things I wanted to do on our visit to Vienna. I was very disappointed. Thought you would be able to see a nice view of Vienna at nightt with all the christmas market lights. Wrong. Another worth the time it took and changing subway trains. Save your money and do something more fun

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Dublin, Tipperary, Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This is a giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna from 19th century with 64.75 m. Inside to the Praterstern park. You can see the mini life in old vienna also.

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Riehen, Switzerland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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