Riesenrad, Vienna

Name: Riesenrad
Address: Riesenradplatz 1, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Telephone: 43 1 729 54 30

#162 among attractions in Vienna

Ferris wheel, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

The Wiener Riesenrad, or simply Riesenrad, is a 64.75-metre tall Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Austria's capital Vienna. It is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions, and symbolises the district as well as the city for many people. Constructed in 1897, it was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985. ()

Local name: Wiener Riesenrad Coordinates: 48°12'60"N, 16°23'45"E

Address

Riesenradplatz 1LeopoldstadtVienna 1020 Austria

Contact

43 1 729 54 30

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Day trips

Riesenrad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurstelprater, Hundertwasserhaus, Urania, MAK.

~980 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park
Wurstelprater, Vienna
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Wurstelprater, colloquially known simply as Prater, is an iconic amusement park that has been delighting visitors for centuries. Established as a public leisure space in the second half of the 18th century, the park features an...
0.6 miS
Architecture
Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna
17 min walk • The Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This residential building complex stands out from the traditional cityscape with its vibrant colors, organic forms, and lush greenery.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Urania, Vienna
17 min walk • Urania is a cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, known for its diverse program of cinematic experiences. This historic institution, which doubles as a public observatory, has been an integral part of Vienna's cultural landscape since its...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
MAK, Vienna
24 min walk • The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is a beacon of art, design, and architecture in Austria's capital city. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, this museum stands as a testament to the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.
0.7 miNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the St. Francis of Assisi Church stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a site that attracts visitors with its stunning design and serene ambiance.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Art Fakes, Vienna
16 min walk • The Museum of Art Fakes is a museum of faked and forged artworks that opened in Vienna, Austria in 2005. This small, privately run museum in the Landstraße district is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking world.
0.4 miS
Art museum focusing on Hundertwasser
KunstHausWien, Vienna
11 min walk • The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum in the Landstraße district houses the world's only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works, and also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists.
0.9 miS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palais Rasumofsky, Vienna
23 min walk • Palais Rasumofsky is a palace in Vienna, Austria. The palace was commissioned by Prince Andrey Kyrillovich Razumovsky as a Neoclassic embassy worthy of the representative of Alexander I.
0.8 miW
Museum
Wiener Kriminalmuseum, Vienna
21 min walk • The Vienna Crime Museum is a crime museum in Vienna, Austria. The museum is located in the Seifensiederhaus at 24 Großen Sperlgasse, one of the oldest buildings in Leopoldstadt, the city's second district.
~310 ftSW
Public park with iconic giant wheel
Prater, Vienna
2 min walk • The Prater is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. The Wurstelprater, an amusement park that is often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.
~1040 ftNW
Square
Praterstern, Vienna
6 min walk • Praterstern is a major square in the Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, Austria. The square features the column to Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff. Located and named after it are the Wien Praterstern railway station, and the connecting Praterstern, on lines U1 and U2.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Riesenrad open?

Riesenrad is open:

Monday 9 am - 12 am
Tuesday 9 am - 12 am
Wednesday 9 am - 12 am
Thursday 9 am - 12 am
Friday 9 am - 12 am
Saturday 9 am - 12 am
Sunday 9 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Riesenrad?

Nearby attractions include Prater, Vienna (2 min walk), Kugelmugel, Vienna (2 min walk), Madame Tussauds Wien, Vienna (2 min walk), Praterstern, Vienna (6 min walk).

How to get to Riesenrad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riesenrad:

Train

Prater Hauptbahnhof (3 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (7 min walk)

Bus

Venediger Au • Lines: N81 (3 min walk)
F • Lines: N25, N81 (5 min walk)

Metro

Praterstern • Lines: U1, U2 (6 min walk)
Messe-Prater • Lines: U2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Praterstern • Lines: 5, O (6 min walk)
Franzensbrücke • Lines: O (7 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (27 min walk)