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Giant Wheel »Budapest Eye«
The BUDAPEST EYE is one of the most famous Ferris wheels in the world. For almost half a decade, the Ferris wheel flanked the Avenue des Champs-Élysées at Place de la Concorde as the ROUE DE PARIS.
As a BUDAPEST EYE, the Ferris wheel with its total height of 55 meters opens up new and unexpected views of the Hungarian capital.
The ride in the BUDAPEST EYE is suitable for young and old – it connects generations. The semi-enclosed gondola design gives our passengers a very high sense of security, allowing a completely carefree enjoyment of the unique view. Sightseeing trips for families with children or the romantic flight of love in love. Every visitor experiences the journey in the BUDAPEST EYE in his own way.
55 meters total height
42 half-closed gondolas for carefree enjoyment of the view
family-friendly tourist attraction
barrier-free access + gondola for wheelchairs
elegant neutral white design
many freely configurable surfaces create the best conditions for event branding
Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly LED lighting
Audio information system in each of the 42 gondolas
most modern safety standards
DIN EN 13814
Manufacturer: Mondial, Netherlands
Technical specifications
Ground dimensions (width x depth): 24 m x 19 m
Height: 55 m
Number of gondolas: 42, each suitable for 8 persons
Electric connections: 200 kW, 400 Volt
Lightning: Energy-efficient LED-technology
Build up: revolutionary and integrated hydraulics – no large mobile crane required
Year of construction: 2010
EU-standarts: DIN EN 13814
Transport: 7 semi-trailers, 3 of which are built in, 3 traction engines
Build-up time required: approx. 2 days