Ferris wheels are symbols of childhood, hot dogs and pure fun. Sitting in the cabins, we feel as if we have fallen into a new magical world, ours only, from which we can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. We show you the most beautiful and largest Ferris wheels in Europe.
1. Vienna, Austria
The giant wheel on the Prater in Vienna is one of the symbols of the city. Here you can enjoy a stunning view of the city from a height of approximately 65 metres. The Ferris wheel in Vienna was created in 1897 to honor the upcoming 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s accession to the throne.
Since last year, especially daring people have been able to enjoy an extraordinary adrenaline rush here, because a steel structure with a glass floor has been created on platform No. 9 of the roller coaster, which has no side walls or roof. Visitors are secured only by harnesses and can therefore experience the incomparable altitude intoxication associated with sightseeing.
2. Munich, Germany
One of the main attractions of Munich’s famous Oktoberfest is the Ferris wheel, erected in 1880, which was only 12 meters high. At the festival, which attracts more than 6 million visitors annually, visitors can now watch the events from the 50-meter-high Ferris wheel.
3. London, United Kingdom
At 135 metres, the London Eye is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe and currently the fourth tallest in the world. 800 people can travel on the Ferris wheel on the banks of the Thames at the same time.
The attraction, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, is one of the most popular engagement venues in the world, with more than 5,000 proposals submitted at the top of the Ferris wheel.
4. Paris, France
Rue de Paris is a 60-metre-tall monument built for the 2000 millennium celebrations on Place de la Concorde in Paris. This Ferris wheel is considered one of the largest monsters that can be disassembled and transported, as it is installed by a special team in 72 hours and dismantled in 60 hours.
The Ferris wheel is created every year during the winter. Young and old can enjoy the magnificent view of Paris from the top until the beginning of March. The Ferris Wheel’s 42 gondolas can seat 8 people, rotate at two speeds and are lit by 50,000 lights every evening.
5. Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain
It is located on Mount Tibidabo and is the oldest amusement park in Spain. It was opened in 1901, where one of the most famous tourist attractions is the Ferris wheel with colorful cabins. Those who can enjoy the view of Barcelona while sitting on the Ferris wheel can enjoy an extraordinary experience.
6. The Hague, Netherlands
SkyView de Pier is the first Ferris wheel built over the sea in Europe. It was built on the pier in Scheveningen, which offers a wonderful view of The Hague from above.
Enclosed, air-conditioned cabins take travelers to a height of 50 metres, where they can enjoy a wonderful view of the North Sea and, if they are lucky, also see Rotterdam.
7. Budapest, Hungary
Last but not least, the Ferris wheel in Budapest should not be missing from your list, as you can see all the city’s sights in full panoramic view, from boats on the Danube to Buda Castle to the many church towers in Pest.
Hungary’s tallest mobile Ferris wheel, 60 meters high, has graced Erzsébet Square since 2013. The Budapest Eye seats 332 people and has 42 air-conditioned, enclosed cabins for eight people, plus a VIP cabin for four people.
source: europeanbestdestinations.com, netkoffer.hu, getyourgide.com, oriaskerek.com, Vienna information
