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The Ferris wheel in action with the Max-Trax Velo Parkour.
The rotating viewpoint with blue sky.
The white Ferris wheel with many visitors.
The Ferris wheel illuminated at night.

Ferris wheel

Trip to the highest heights

Ferris Wheel Events

Probably the highest Ferris wheel in Bern

Not the biggest, but certainly the highest located Ferris wheel in Bern. In many famous cities already a landmark that can not be imagined without: the Ferris wheel. This fall, from September 7  – October 20, 2024 you can turn laps in the air on the local mountain. Feel back to childhood, experience the beautiful autumn atmosphere on the local montain and enjoy the view of the city of Bern.

Place:

 Mergelplatz, Gurten – Park im Grünen

Date:

 7 September – 20 October 2023

Prices:
 Normal price CHF 8.–
 Children 4 to 12 years CHF 5.–
 Children under 4 years free
 Tickets can only be purchased on site.
Monday to Thursday: 1 to 7.30 p.m. 
Friday: 1 to 10 p.m. 
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Opening hours may vary depending on the weather. Please check our website for updates. 
The Ferris wheel can be booked exclusively and by the hour for your event.
 
Further information you find here:
 
Height: 32.08 meters
Floor space: 21x171m (incl. entrance and exit)
Weight:
 approx. 56 tons (fully loaded)
Model:
 Lamberink, RL33-31, year of construction 2022
Capacity:
 24 gondolas of 6 persons each / 144 persons per cycle.
Power:
 3x80 Ampère (propulsion & lighting)
Operator:
 Lamberink
Wheelchair accessible:
 no
 

Next events on the Ferris wheel

  1. Ferris Wheel Raclette-Plausch
    Raclette in front of a Ferris wheel

    Ferris wheel ride with Raclette-Plausch incl. aperitif and dessert

    Mon, 07.10. 19:30-22:00
    Tickets
  2. Ferris Wheel Raclette-Plausch
    Raclette in front of a Ferris wheel

    Ferris wheel ride with Raclette-Plausch incl. aperitif and dessert

    Tue, 15.10. 19:30-22:00
    Tickets
  3. Ferris Wheel Raclette-Plausch
    Raclette in front of a Ferris wheel

    Ferris wheel ride with Raclette-Plausch incl. aperitif and dessert

    Wed, 16.10. 19:30-22:00
    Tickets
  4. Wine tasting on the Ferris wheel
    Wine glasses in front of a Ferris wheel

    The wheel of time: 500 years of Bernese wine history on the Ferris wheel

    Thu, 17.10. 20:00-23:59
    Tickets
  5. Ferris Wheel Fondue Ride
    A fondue fork in front of a Ferris wheel

    Ferris wheel ride with Fondue-Plausch incl. aperitif and dessert

    Tue, 08.10. 19:30-22:00
    Tickets
  6. Ferris Wheel Fondue Ride
    A fondue fork in front of a Ferris wheel

    Ferris wheel ride with Fondue-Plausch incl. aperitif and dessert

    Wed, 09.10. 19:30-22:00
    Tickets
  7. Brunch on the Ferris wheel
    Brunch bag in front of the Ferris wheel

    Ride the Ferris wheel and enjoy brunch at the same time

    Sun, 13.10. 09:30-11:00
    Tickets
To all Ferris wheel events

Getting here

The easiest way to find us. There are parking spaces right next to the Gurtenbahn funicular valley station.

More

A diagram with an overview of how best to get to the Gurten. By public transportation or car, the Gurten is ideally located.

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