Berliner Riesenrad – Lorenz
Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz – travelling ride
Operator: Lorenz (Berlin)
Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz – Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz is a classic travelling Ferris wheel for anyone who wants to experience the fairground from a bird’s-eye view. Instead of fast spins and inversions, you can expect a gentle ride high above the ground. This ride, operated by the Lorenz family from Berlin, is one of those attractions where the view of the fairground takes centre stage. Its recognisable silhouette is especially eye-catching in the evening.
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What to expect
- High ride with a view
- Family-friendly
Discover Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz and what makes this ride special.
What to expect from Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz
You board one of the twenty-six gondolas and are slowly lifted above the roofs of the stalls. The view changes with each rotation. At the highest point, you can look out over the fairground and surrounding area from a height of up to thirty-three metres. The ride gives you time to take photos and soak up the atmosphere. The number of complete rotations depends on how the ride is operated at each event.
General
- Manufacturer
- Mondial
- Model
- Ferris wheel 33 m
- Year built
- 1991
- Also known as
- Original Berliner Riesenrad
Ride
- Height
- 33 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 26
- Riders per gondola
- 6
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 14 × 16 m
- Power rating
- 70 kW
Berliner Riesenrad Lorenz: history and special features
The Original Berliner Riesenrad was built in 1991 by the Dutch manufacturer Mondial. Ride-Index lists a total height of thirty-three metres and twenty-six gondolas with a combined capacity of up to one hundred and fifty-six people. The documented space required is sixteen by fourteen metres. The name Lorenz is particularly important when looking at older photos, as there are many other Ferris wheels of a similar height and design.
- Operator
- Lorenz (Berlin)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is this ride suitable for?
If you enjoy taking photos, a ride at dusk is well worth it. The lights of the carousels look particularly impressive then. For families, the gentle motion is an alternative to fast rides. However, follow the rules displayed at the ride for supervision, boarding and getting off. If you are afraid of heights, consider beforehand whether you will feel comfortable with the open view from the gondola.
Tips and further information
You can find more rides in our attractions overview. The historical and technical details come from the data sheet for this specific ride. Previous operators and names are important when looking at old photos. Before visiting, check the current prices and riding requirements directly at the ride. There is no reliable basis for estimating missing height restrictions, ride times or capacities, so these fields have been left blank. Participation in a particular fair should be distinguished from the permanent description of the ride.
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