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02 Wiener Riesenrad, Austria

The oldest Ferris wheel in the world, dating back to 1897, is found in Vienna, Austria. This wonder of construction is set in an idyllic environment with plenty of dining options to embrace yourself in Austrian cuisine. If you’d rather eat aboard the wheel, you can absolutely do so; there are full meals available while riding. On Wiener Riesenrad—in English referred to as the "Vienna Giant Wheel"—you’ll have spectacular views of dramatic nature stretching all the way from the Alps to picturesque Vienna.

Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel at sunset overlooking Vienna Photo by Dimitry Anikin on Unsplash
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