Europe's First Ferris Wheel Over Sea Opened on The Pier in Scheveningen

TheFerris wheel on The Pierhas started turning.With this, The Haguegains a touristattraction: Europe's first Ferris wheel constructed over sea.The Ferris wheel is over forty meters high and has 36 closed gondolas with airconditioning,including one VIP gondola with a glassbottom.All gondolas have luxury seats andeach gondola offersroomfor up to sixpeople. From the Ferris wheel visitors have a panoramic viewofthe sea, the beach andThe Hague's skyline.Adults pay €9.00 and children under twelve pay €7.00 for this special experience. On average, a ride on the Ferris wheel lasts 20 minutes. Lunch, dinner or high tea at a high altitude over the sea will soon also be possible.For more informationhttp://www.skyviewdepier.nl

TheFerris wheel on The Pierhas started turning.With this, The Haguegains a touristattraction: Europe's first Ferris wheel constructed over sea.The Ferris wheel is over forty meters high and has 36 closed gondolas with airconditioning,including one VIP gondola with a glassbottom.All gondolas have luxury seats andeach gondola offersroomfor up to sixpeople. From the Ferris wheel visitors have a panoramic viewofthe sea, the beach andThe Hague's skyline.Adults pay €9.00 and children under twelve pay €7.00 for this special experience. On average, a ride on the Ferris wheel lasts 20 minutes. Lunch, dinner or high tea at a high altitude over the sea will soon also be possible.For more informationhttp://www.skyviewdepier.nl

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Perry Oerlemans, owner of Skyview Attractions: "Weare very proud that the Ferris wheel on The Piercan finally be putinto serviceandthatwecan introduce the public to this greatattraction.With theconstruction of the Ferris wheel we havedefinitively changed theScheveningenskylineandgiven the seaside resort even more international allure!"

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About Skyview Attractions 

Skyview Attractions is responsible for the realization of the so-called 'Dinner Wheel,´ which was developed by the company Dutch Wheels (part of Vekoma) from Limburg. The calculation of the construction by Royal HaskoningDHV has taken the most extreme weather conditions into account. For more information visit http://www.skyviewattractions.com/

About The Pier 

On July 18, 2015, The Pier reopened to the public, after KondorWessels Vastgoed (VolkerWessels) and DanZep bought it in October of 2014. The renewed Pier is now a true food boulevard, with a contemporary and high-quality range of street food, restaurants, bars, terraces and shops. In addition, there are festivals, cultural events, Pier markets, kids' afternoons, educational activities and musical performances on The Pier throughout the year. The Pier is open daily and all year round from 10.00. Admission to The Pier is free of charge. For more information visit http://www.pier.nl