Top 10 Big Ferris Wheels in Russia

Information

• City: Moscow
• Address: VDNKh
• Open: 10 September 2022 g
• Height: 140 m
• Cabins: 30 (up to 15 people in each)
• Time of one revolution: 18 minutes 40 seconds
• Configuration: Panoramic, closed, modern equipment with climate control system

Hours of operation:

Mon-Thu: 11:00 – 22:00 Fri: 11:00 – 23:00 Sat: 10:00 – 23:00 Sun: 10:00 – 22:00

Tickets for the Ferris wheel at VDNKh:

Full — 1 RUB, discounted — 350 RUB, family (990+2) — 2 RUB. Fast pass — 4900 RUB.

Features:

"Solntse Moskvy" is not only the tallest Ferris wheel in Moscow, but also in all of Europe. From its height, it offers views of the Ostankino TV Tower, Moscow City, the Moscow Kremlin and other iconic landmarks.

Information

• City: Sochi (Lazarevskoye)
• Location: Central beach of Lazarevskoye
• Open: 2012 year
• Height: 83,5 m
• Cabins: 28 (capacity from 4 to 6 people)
• Time of one revolution: 8 minutes
• Configuration: Open and closed cabins, which makes the attraction seasonal

Mode

May-November: daily from 11:00 to 00:00. Closed in winter

Ticket price

700 rubles in any booth.
Children under 5 years old and less than 110 cm tall – free

Features:

The Ferris wheel is located right by the sea and offers panoramic views of the coast, mountains and night landscape. It works until midnight, allowing you to enjoy the sunset and the evening atmosphere. For a long time, it was the highest Ferris wheel in Russia, and its unique location makes it a real pearl of Sochi.

Ferris wheel "360°" in Chelyabinsk - 73 meters

• City: Chelyabinsk
• Address: KRK "Megapolis"
• Open: 2017 year
• Height: 73 m
• Cabins: 18 (up to 6 people each)
• Time of one revolution: 11 minutes

Operating mode of the Ferris Wheel 360°

Mon-Thu: 11:00-01:00
Mon: 11:00-02:00
Sat-Sun: 10: 00-02: 00

Ticket price (weekdays/weekends):

Adults - 390/450 rubles;
Children from 6 to 12 years old - 240/290 rubles;
Children under 5 years old - free any day;
Pensioners - 190/230 rubles;
Individual trip - 1530/1690 rubles.

Features:

• The first large Ferris wheel in the Urals and Siberia.
• View of such landmarks as South Ural State University, Troitsky Bridge and the Chelyabinsk-City business center
• The Ferris wheel in Chelyabinsk allows you to appreciate the dynamic development of the city and its modern architectural solutions.

Information

• City: Anapa
• Location: Jungle Park
• Open: 2018 year
• Height: 70 m
• Cabins: 30, capacity up to 6 people
• Time of one revolution: 12 minutes
• Configuration: semi-closed type, with open windows

Operating mode of the Ferris wheel in Anapa

In summer from 10:00 to 24:00.
Off-season from 11:00 to 17:00

Ferris wheel price in Anapa

Adult ticket - 300 rubles.
Children's ticket - 250 rubles.
Children under 5 years old - free

There are promotions on holidays - for example, on June 1 a ticket cost 100 rubles, and on September 1 - 200 rubles.

Features:

• This is not the only wheel in the city, but it is the newest and the tallest. It attracts both families with children and couples in love.
• The large Ferris wheel in Anapa offers a view of the amusement park, the Anapka River and the mountains. The attraction fits organically into the natural landscape of the resort and allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Black Sea coast.

Ferris wheel "Around the World" in Omsk - 68 meters

• City: Omsk
• Location: Amusement Park on Green Island
• Open: 2022 year
• Height: 68 m
• Cabins: 30 (up to 6 people each)
• Time of one revolution: 8-15 minutes

Mode

Weekdays from 12:00 to 22:00.
Weekends and holidays from 11:00 to 22:00.

Ticket price

Ferris wheel: weekdays 300 rubles, weekends and holidays 350 rubles. Children under 6 years old - free.
Activity Park (1 hour): weekdays 600 RUB, weekends 800 RUB. Children under 12 years old are allowed on the attraction only if accompanied by an adult.

Features:

• Situated at the height of a 25-story skyscraper, it provides stunning views of the city.
• A vibrant addition to the city's intuitive infrastructure
• This attraction has become iconic for Omsk, allowing guests to appreciate the city's panorama and natural views along the Irtysh River.

Ferris wheel in Novosibirsk - 67 meters

• City: Novosibirsk
• Location: Mikhailovskaya embankment
• Open: 2019 year
• Height: 67 m
• Cabins: 30 (up to 6 people each)
• Time of one revolution: 16 minutes

Mode

Every day, 12:00 to 24:00, Mon from 14:00. The ticket office closes 15 minutes earlier.

Prices for the Ferris Wheel on Mikhailovskaya Embankment

Before 18:00 — 300 rubles, after — 350 rubles. Children under 4 years old are free at any time.

Features:

• Installed on the roof of the building – a unique engineering solution.
• View of Krasny Prospekt, the Ice Sports Palace and other city attractions.
• The Novosibirsk Ferris wheel is the first project of its kind in the country, implemented on the roof of a building, which makes it unique.

"Around the World" in Kazan - 65 meters

• City: Kazan
• Location: Near the Riviera water park
• Open: 2016 year
• Height: 65 m
• Cabins: 36 (each designed for 4 people)
• Time of one revolution: 8-10 minutes
• Configuration: It is equipped with closed cabins, where air conditioners and heaters are installed.

Mode

Sun-Thu from 10:00 to 23:00, Fri, Sat from 09:00 to 00:00.
Wheel operating time may vary due to weather conditions.

Ticket price

Before 18:00 for adults - 500 rubles, children under 14 - 400 rubles;
after 18:00 for adults - 550 rubles, children under 14 - 450 rubles.

Features:

This is the largest attraction of this type in Tatarstan.

The Ferris wheel "Around the World" has 36 cabins, each decorated in the style of a famous city in the world. Inside are photos of landmarks and music of the corresponding country. The concept of the attraction symbolizes the community and unity of the entire world community.

Massive panoramic windows offer views of Kazan, the Millennium Bridge, the Kazan Nury Mosque and the Riviera water park.

Information

• City: Rostov-on-Don
• Location: October Revolution Park
• Open: 2016 year
• Height: 65 m
• Cabins: 30 (capacity up to 4 people)
• Time of one revolution: 10 minutes
• Configuration: Thanks to the glass design of the cabins, in which heaters are installed, you can ride it even after the onset of cold weather.

Mode

Every day from 10:00 to 22:00. Open all year round. The Ferris wheel "One Sky" does not close during the winter period.

Ticket prices

The name for the peasant:
— 10:00–12:00 — 200 RUB
— 12:00–17:00 — 250 RUB
— 17:00–02:00 — 300 RUB
On weekends and holidays - 300 rubles all day.

Highly comfortable viewing cabin - 1800 rubles per lap.
Cabin for people with disabilities - 150 rubles per person.

Features:

• The Ferris wheel offers views of the drama theatre, the Atlantis fountain, the memorial on Theatre Square, Green Island and the banks of the Don.
• The attraction is located on a hill, which provides a panoramic view without obstacles. In the evenings, the illumination of 22 LEDs is turned on, creating an atmosphere of coziness and celebration.
• "One Sky" is a great option for those who want to appreciate the historical and modern dynamics of Rostov.
• Not long ago, the Ferris wheel in Rostov-on-Don became the best family attraction and received the professional award “Crystal Wheel – 2016”.

"Golden Ring" in Yaroslavl - 65 meters

• City: Yaroslavl
• Location: Kotoroslnaya embankment
• Open: 2018 year
• Height: 65 m
• Cabins: 30 (up to 6 people each)
• Time of one revolution: 10-15 minutes
• Configuration: All cabins are equipped with a climate control system, soft seats, a table and an audio guide in 5 languages, which tells about the main sights of Yaroslavl.

Golden Ring Ferris Wheel Schedule

— Mon–Wed: 11:00–22:00
— Thu: 14:00–22:00
— Fri: 11:00–22:00
— Sat and holidays: 10:00–00:00
— Sun: 10:00–22:00
The cash desk closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Price:

— Adults: 500 ₽ (1 lap), 750 ₽ (2 laps)
— Children (6–12 years): 300 ₽ (1 lap), 450 ₽ (2 laps)
— VIP cabin: 2 ₽ (500 lap), 1 ₽ (3 laps)
— Special offers (“Romantic date”, “Festive mood”): 4–000 ₽ (with treats or gifts)

The wheel consists of 30 closed cabins, including 4 VIP cabins with unique design:

• Cabin No. 1 "Yaroslavl" is dedicated to the history of the city.
• Cabin No. 22 "Chaika" is dedicated to the first female cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova.
• Cabin No. 15 "Moscow" is decorated with photographs of the Russian capital.
• Cabin No. 8 "Solemn" is decorated in a wedding theme and is intended for wedding ceremonies.

Features:

• The Ferris wheel attraction has become the highest observation deck on the popular tourist route.
• Provides views of the Yaroslavl Millennium Park, the Church of St. John the Baptist and the historic center
• Situated on a picturesque embankment, which highlights the historical atmosphere of the city
• This attraction fits organically into the architectural ensemble of Yaroslavl, being its modern calling card.

Information

• City: Sochi
• Location: Sirius (Sochi Park)
• Open: 2016 year
• Height: 60 m
• Cabins: 24 (up to 6 people each)
• Time of one revolution: 15 minutes

The ride cabins are comfortable and modern, equipped with heating and air conditioning systems. The structure of the circle is reinforced by four internal rings connected by decorative trusses. The cabins are fixed along the outer edge and have windows with vents that open at an angle of 45°.

Additional features

After the ride, you can take a free photo with the “Wheel of Time” model (6x4 cm photo is free, others are for a fee).

Mode

— Summer: daily from 10:00 to 23:00
— Winter: from 11:00 to 18:00
Work may be suspended due to bad weather.

Ticket prices

— Children up to 107 cm — free
— Adults — 650 ₽
— Concessionary ticket — 10 ₽ (with documents, once a day)
The benefit applies to disabled persons of group I, disabled children, veterans and citizens aged 60+.
On your birthday - a ticket for 10 ₽ for everyone taller than 107 cm upon presentation of a document.

Features:

• Works as a standalone attraction, without requiring an entrance ticket to the park.
• The upper cabins offer views of the Olympic venues, the coastline and the mountains.
• The Wheel of Time allows you to enjoy all aspects of dynamic Sochi – from the Olympic facilities to the enchanting natural landscapes.

Worth noting: The Wheel of Time Ferris Wheel has been dismantled. A new one will appear in its place in the summer of 2025.

Information

• City: Khabarovsk
• Location: Admiral Nevelskoy Embankment
• Open: 2017 year
• Height: 60 m
• Cabins: 24 (capacity up to 6 people)
• Time of one revolution: 10 minutes

Ferris wheel operating mode in Khabarovsk

Daily 11: 00 to 22: 00

Ferris wheel cost in Khabarovsk

1 circle - 400 rub.
Children under 3 years old - free of charge

Features:

• The first attraction of this class in the Far East.
• Offers views of the Lenin Stadium, the Transfiguration Cathedral and other attractions.
• This Ferris wheel showcases modern trends in the entertainment industry of the Far East, inviting guests to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the region.