Press release
- Vienna,
Spring awakening over the rooftops of Vienna!
The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Launches the 2026 Prater Season with a Technological World First.
When Vienna’s Prater amusement park traditionally opens its gates for the new season on March 15, the city’s iconic landmark will shine in new sparkle – and not only on the surface. In addition to visual and technical modernizations, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is setting new standards in hygiene and passenger comfort with a revolutionary ECARF-certified glass coating.
Just in time for the start of the season, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel presents itself as safer and better maintained than ever before. In recent weeks, extensive modernization measures have been carried out behind the scenes to provide guests from around the world with a first-class experience. In addition to technical maintenance work on the wagon suspension systems, all wagons have been refurbished externally, cable spokes and cable locks renewed, and the interiors fitted with high-quality new flooring.
A World First Inside the wagons: The AIR2LIFE Revolution
The most significant innovation this season remains almost invisible to the naked eye, yet it is crucial for guests’ well-being: all wagon interiors have been enhanced with a state-of-the-art, ECARF-certified glass coating by AIR2LIFE.
This innovative technology makes the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel a pioneer in the tourism industry. The coating proactively combats pollutants, allergens, and germs on surfaces, creating a noticeably healthier indoor climate during the ride. Especially for people with allergies, the certification by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) offers a new level of safety.
“Our ambition is to combine tradition with cutting-edge innovation. With the AIR2LIFE coating, we are offering our guests not only the best panoramic view over Vienna, but also a standard of hygiene and health that is unparalleled internationally,” said the management of the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel – Dr. Dorothea, Nora, and Tessa Lamac.
Modernization with Attention to Detail
In addition to the technological upgrade, great emphasis was placed on aesthetics. The new flooring in the wagons enhances the elegant ambiance of the historic wagons of the world’s oldest Ferris wheel, while the refreshed exterior facades, suspension systems, renewed cable spokes, and cable locks ensure that the landmark shines in the spring sunlight and meets the highest technical standards.
About the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
Since 1897, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel has been an integral part of Vienna’s skyline and one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Combining historic charm with continuous innovation, it remains a magnet for both tourists and locals alike.
About AIR2LIFE
AIR2LIFE is a pioneer in sustainable air and surface hygiene. Its innovative photocatalysis technology uses not only UV light but also visible daylight or LED light to neutralize pollutants, viruses, and allergens in carriage air completely without electricity consumption. As the world’s first technology of its kind, AIR2LIFE has received the prestigious ECARF quality seal. Its effectiveness and safety for allergy sufferers have been scientifically reviewed and confirmed in close cooperation with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
The system operates continuously and highly efficiently even under normal lighting conditions. It neutralizes pollen, mold spores, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and unpleasant odors. AIR2LIFE therefore offers a maintenance-free and cost-efficient solution for a healthy indoor climate in vehicles, hotels, and public buildings – ideal for allergy sufferers and anyone who values clean, healthy air.
Further information is also available at: www.air2.life
Media Contact:
Ingo Dopplinger
Fotocredits: © WIENER RIESENRAD