OBSERVATIONWHEELDIRECTORY

Giant observation wheels are popping up all over the world as the race to build the biggest is heating up. An observation wheel consists of a large, rotatable wheel mounted on a central support structure with cars mounted to the rim of the wheel that always remain upright, typically due to gravity. Observation wheels (also called Ferris wheels, big wheels, or giant wheels) are common in cities and on fairgrounds. Due to their height and their slow movement they generally provide an impressive view over the surrounding area. The wheel turns continuously at relatively low speed so that it is possible for users to get on and off the cabins in the bottom section whilst the wheel is turning... Looking for statistics on the tallest observation wheels? Find it all and much more with the Observation Wheel Directory.