Ferris wheel Rotterdam: views over the city and the Maas
The Beelen Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam: 57 metres above the Maas at ZUIDYARD, with views over the city, the port and the skyline.
The tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam
The Beelen Eye stands at ZUIDYARD, on the Maashaven in the south of Rotterdam. From the enclosed panoramic cabins, 57 metres above the Maas, you look out 360 degrees over the city, the port and the water.
As the gondola rises, the city opens up: the Maas, the bridges, the port and the buildings that shape the skyline.
Views over Rotterdam
By day the view is clear and far-reaching; in the evening the city is full of light. Among the sights you can see from the wheel:
- The Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam’s best-known bridge.
- The Euromast, 185 metres tall, on the other side of the Maas.
- The city centre with its towers and the Markthal.
- Directly below the wheel, the Maashaven with its port cranes, quays and the metro bridge.
Tickets and practical information
A closure or adjusted opening hours, for example in strong wind, are shown straight away in the notice at the top of this website. Take a quick look before you set off.
- Tickets: €10 per person, online or on the spot at PIER40, which is also the Beelen Eye entrance.
- You can change the date of your ticket; tickets are not refunded.
- Regular opening hours: Tuesday 11:00–18:00, Wednesday 11:00–18:00, Thursday 11:00–18:00, Friday 11:00–18:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday 13:00–18:00.
- Suitable for all ages and accessible for people with disabilities.
- Address: ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. Parking on our own grounds (€4 per hour or €22 per day, first 15 minutes free).
Make a day of it at ZUIDYARD
Combine your ride on the Ferris wheel with playing, climbing, a meal or a boat trip. At ZUIDYARD you will find Spelen bij Beelen, Gigi’s Klim World, Noah’s Ark, PIER40 and ZUIDYARD Cruise, among others.
You need a separate ticket for the Beelen Eye, but everything is on the same waterside site.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is the Ferris wheel in Rotterdam?
The Beelen Eye is 57 metres tall, making it the tallest Ferris wheel in Rotterdam.
What can you see from the Beelen Eye?
You look out over the Maas, the port and the skyline, including the Erasmus Bridge, the Euromast, the Markthal and, directly below the wheel, the Maashaven.
Where is the Ferris wheel?
At ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. You can get there by bike, public transport (Maashaven metro station), car or water taxi.
Where can I buy tickets for the Ferris wheel?
Online through our website or on the spot at PIER40, the entrance to the Beelen Eye. A ticket costs €10 per person.
Does the Ferris wheel run in strong wind?
Safety comes first: in strong wind the Beelen Eye may close temporarily. A closure is shown in the notice at the top of this website. If you have a ticket for that time, we will find a suitable solution.