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Riesenrad & Prater: Prater Ferris Wheel
  • By where2next on May 29, 2004
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  • Prater Ferris Wheel - Vienna
    Prater Ferris Wheel
    by where2next
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    Two things about the Ferris Wheel make it worth to ride. First, the ride itself is cool given the compartments which (a) are large enough to hold over a dozen persons, and (b) are done in wood with some compartments having cool woodwork. Secondly, the ride gives a pretty good view of the city. I would recommend going before nightfall so that one can get a good view of the city.

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    Riesenrad & Prater: Take a spin in the historical "Prater" wheel
  • Updated By Pavlik_NL on November 20, 2007
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  • Maybe the most famous Giant wheel in the world - Vienna
    Maybe the most famous
    Giant wheel in the world
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    Vienna was one of the first large capitols in the somewhat more modern times, that understood that it was important to keep the citizens entertained. The "Prater" became a entertainment area for the city, on one of the islands in the river Donau (Danube). A large green park with wide lawns and green fields, but also café's and restaurants. It was here that Vienna also built it's famous Prater giant ferris wheel, for long time the largest in it's kind. Taking a round in this wheel is a definate must for every Vienna visitor, especially when they also happen to be James Bond fans (in The Living Daylights some scenes are taken here). But also another famous film played her: "The Third Man".

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  • Website: www.prater.wien.info

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    Riesenrad & Prater: Giant Ferris Wheel & Prater fun
  • Updated By flyfreak on October 10, 2007
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  • The Giant Ferris Wheel - RIESENRAD - Vienna
    The Giant Ferris Wheel -
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    Visit the Prater fun & attractions park and don't miss a ride in the Giant Ferris Wheel. The ride is not spectacular and adrenaline-pushing like some of the Prater attractions, but it brings you back into the past - you will slow down and enjoy the view over the city. The Giant Ferris Wheel was erected in 1897 for the first time, burned down in 1944 and rebuilt in 1945. Nowadays you can book the cabins for romantic candle light dinners (for details see the website indicated below) or other small events.

  • Directions: at the Prater amusement park, metrostation PRATERSTERN
  • Website: http://www.wienerriesenrad.com

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    Riesenrad & Prater: Are you a girly-man?
  • Updated By mrdarius on April 18, 2003
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  • Riding the piston ride thing - Vienna
    Riding the piston ride
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    We had the opportunity to roam around in the Prater as well. This centrally located part of Vienna is a huge carnival filled with rides and games and stuff. It is only open seasonally, so check if it's open before you go. It contains the largest ferris wheel in Europe, which has been used in several movies. One ride I did not go on was this pod attached with bungee (sp?) cords to two massive towers. You are then slung-shot into the air with a CCTV camera in your face that everyone back on the ground 100's of feet below can watch. I did not go on this (too much $$ ; ) ), but I did go on this piston ride, which I am pictured riding.

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    Riesenrad & Prater: Praterauen, Hauptallee & Lusthaus
  • By sportin on November 6, 2003
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  • take a walk on the mor than 4 km long Hauptallee, starting at the Pratersten, going down to the Kaiserallee, where the World-Fair was held. Then walk along to the Stadion and finally recieve the Lusthaus.

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  • Directions: 2. districht - Leopoldstadt

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    Riesenrad & Prater: PRATER PARK AND FUNFAIR
  • Updated By mel_bee on March 16, 2004
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  • One of the big rides - Vienna
    One of the big rides
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    this permanent funfair in the second district is a great place to head on summer nights, there are masses of rides and great pubs. Great for walking in the summer and games of football too!

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  • Website: www.prater.at, www.wiener-prater.at

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    Riesenrad & Prater: wiener riesenrad, the big...
  • By luca76 on August 26, 2002
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  • Riesenrad & Prater - Vienna
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    wiener riesenrad, the big wheel of Vienna

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