Giant Ferris Wheel of Keszthely

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe. In addition to the low shores, the mountains also give the landscape its beauty. The best way to admire the scenery is to look at it from a bird’s eye view.

View of Balaton from a Bird’s Eye

The Unfading Balaton Panorama

Good news for those who don’t necessarily climb mountains for a beautiful view, but still enjoy panoramas, that from May to the end of September they can admire the Keszthely area from a giant ferris wheel. One of the most popular attractions of the Balaton offers different colors and moods at any time of the day, so it is worth taking a ride more than once – during the day, at sunset, or to watch the stars.

“Beautiful view of the city and the Balaton, safe and stable structure, good experience, but it passes by quickly.”

KrisztiánLocal Guide

An interesting factOnly in numbers - The Ferris wheel in Keszthely is one of the biggest in the country, 50 meters high, capable of accommodating 180 people at once, 12 trucks were needed to transport its 170-ton components.

Three Rounds in the Sky

The Ferris wheel goes three rounds in one go, the experience is that in the first round we are a bit scared, getting used to the movement, the sounds, in the second round we are a bit braver, in the third we smile, take photos and would like to stay in the cabin for more rounds. If we don’t feel good, at the end of the first round we can speak up and have the option to get off.

HintIt has happened that someone has asked his life partner the big question at the top of the ferris wheel - in this case it is worth notifying the operators, who will then stop the wheel for a while, giving time for the romantic, lifelong moments.

Good Advice

If we want a pleasant relaxation, we would like to have a cheerful adventure, we should definitely try the Giant Wheel of Keszthely! If we don’t want to be surprised, we should watch the attraction page, as it may be closed for technical reasons, in case of illness, or due to uncertain weather.

HintIn 2021, a photo contest titled "Keszthely's Most Exciting Attraction" was announced, with the theme of the Ferris wheel. Let's be attentive, let's take pictures, maybe this year there will be such an opportunity again!