More and more cities want this big wheel to spin in the midst of the masses. It was not quite long when the City of Gothenburg decided to build the famous Ferris Wheel to be added to the list of attractions the city could offer to both locals and tourists. When I saw the Roue de Paris, I thought it was the biggest wheel I’d ever seen. But it was not, until I saw another one in Singapore. I haven’t taken some photos though. The Singapore Flyer is the tallest Ferris Wheel so far. And neither of these wheels have I ridden so far, too. Maybe now that I am going to see this wheel everyday here in the city and the pressure of friends might let me forget that I have fear of heights.
The making of the wheel started a few weeks ago. Hubby got the chance to take some pictures of it before it was finally done. Geezz, the workers were like assembling a big toy. Here it is – the Gothenburg Wheel!
Gothenburg Wheel almost done
The gondolas placed
The VIP-gondola is in place
Ready for the test ride!
The Gothenburg Wheel
Premiere Day: May 22, 2010
Height: 60 meter
Weight: 275 ton
No. of Gondolas: 42 (41-white, 1-black VIP)
No. of seats: 8 for each gondola
Spin time: 12-15 minutes
hehehe! wala lagi koy alamag ani…hehehe! ako ra god ni adtoon next week…adto ta sa premier sakay? na bali daghan ug kö siguro pod…
Good night.
.-= Khim´s last blog ..Wonderful tuesday =-.
Dinha ra ni sa may Operan, Khim. Wala pa hinuon nag-open ni sa 22 May pa. Pero kita na kaayo na human na.
We have this over here and I still haven’t taken a spin on it yet … Not that I intend to seeing as how I’m afraid of heights! LOL!
.-= Nick Phillips´s last blog ..Space Age Stuff … =-.
I think this is more interesting for kids than adults. I don’t even know yet if I would dare to ride, hehee.
I might not agree to it. I would love to take a ride on one of those. Though I would say that many people have problem with heights. The other day I was reading the newspaper and some statistics were given showing that kids have that problem even more these days.
Nakakatakot siguro iyan kasi yung nasakyan ko dati ay ferris wheel lang pero natakot talaga ako.
.-= paul | entertainment tonight´s last blog ..Sef Cadayona is the thugs thugs thugs guy from Selecta =-.
Ako naman ay maliit pa nung first sakay ko ng ferris wheel. Takot na takot din ako nun.
I love riding ferris wheels, and im fortunate that i dont have any fear of heights… (siguro) but for that size… parang nakakatakot nga…
Sarap lng ng hangin pag nasa taas ka ng FW, so far yung sa enchanted pa lang nasakyan ko, saka yung dati sa fiesta carnival sa cubao.. hehehehehe…..
.-= sernan´s last blog ..The Story of the Seed =-.
Aww, good for you. You will definitely enjoy riding this big ferris wheel. But with this one, walang hangin kasi covered with glass ang gondola.
I enjoyed Singapore flyer back then and It is really give a great experience. You can even have dinner in it!
.-= Dana @ Blogging Tips Blog´s last blog ..Lightened Your WordPress Security, Please! =-.
Yes, I heard about that with Singapore flyer. I regret I didn’t ride on it and perhaps the dinner, too
is this taller than London Eye?
.-= Renz´s last blog ..Who wants Premium wordpress themes for free? =-.
No, it’s not. Not even half of that London Eye.
The tallest wheel that I have ever rode is Enchanted Kingdom’s Wheel of Fate. Hehehe. I hope I could ride any of those mega structures in the future.
.-= Renz´s last blog ..Who wants Premium wordpress themes for free? =-.
Lucky you. I haven’t been to Enchanted Kingdom, let alone seeing the Wheel of Fate. It’s popular when I was in Davao.
Whoa! That’s an amazing ride!
Splendid photographs! Did you take those yourself??
.-= Kenneth´s last blog ..I now have something to sell! =-.
I’ve actually mentioned that hubby took these pics.
nice captures. we have one here too but i haven’t ridden on this ferris wheel myself.
.-= life ramblings´s last blog ..WW – The Fairy chimneys of Cappadocia =-.
I could understand. I, myself, would not be tempted to ride.
Oh! A fearless ride will be great and that big toy just remind me my last ride. It’s always great to see below from 60 meter. Fantastic photography work as always but this time by your hubby.
.-= Arafat Hossain Piyada´s last blog ..Download Zemana AntiLogger with free 3 years license key =-.
I envy your courage! I don’t really know if I could see below 60 meter, I’d faint perhaps, hehee.
Thank you. Yes it was hubby who took these with his Xperia-1 phone. Not bad, eh?
Awesome pictures….and 60 meters!!Thats’ huge. I would have loved to feel the excitement from that height…never rode a ferries wheel till date.
.-= Sourav´s last blog ..Lainy’s Musings’ 2nd Blogoversary =-.
Thank you, Sourav. Oh, you must try even once.
Nice set of pictures, kitang kita ang development. Ano kaya ang meron sa VIP na yun aside from being black, ah baka di nakakahilo hehe.
Last year, we rode in Star City’s Ferris Wheel, mas takot nga ako kesa kay Sean, nilakasan ko lang loob ko. Okay naman, mas natakot lang ako nung nasa pinaka taas na kami and we stayed there for a minute or two, habang sumasakay yung iba.
.-= Amor´s last blog ..About Wedding Rings =-.
Hindi ko pa nga rin alam kung ano ang nasa VIP. Baka libreng drinks or snacks, hahaa! Natatakot din ako sa kahit anong rides kaya parang hanggang tingin na lang din ako nito.
That really high….
.-= blinkky´s last blog ..Free Video Converter – Next Video Conveter =-.
HI Marlene! Its me Ron!
I hope may ganyan pa rin dito sa Pinas. Ganyan kaganda at kalaki. =)
.-= Filipino Recipes´s last blog ..Filipino Corned Beef =-.
Sana nga, ano. Sa amin sa Davao parang ang tagal nang walang ferris wheel dun.
Oo nga eh, kahit dito sa Cavite, wala na rin.
.-= Filipino Recipes´s last blog ..Filipino Corned Beef =-.
sa santa rosa meron. sa enchanted kingdom.
.-= Renz´s last blog ..Motorcycle Rights Organization: Hypocrisy at its finest… =-.
yes … now i know why the Wheel is useful ?
thank you ,,,,
.-= Samo Zain´s last blog ..Compagnon principal Occasions d’affaires =-.