Who wants to operate a Ferris wheel in Reykjavík?
Reykjavík City is seeking partners to operate a Ferris wheel at Miðbakki in Reykjavík Harbor as an exciting addition to the city's diverse urban life. Interested parties have until March 22 to submit proposals to athafnaborgin@reykjavik.is.
The project originated from a City working group's initiative on marine-related experiences, which presented numerous ideas on how to improve residents' quality of life and public health in a report published last fall.
The Ferris wheel will be open during the summer season. The City's advertisement specifies that a potential operator will cover all costs for installing and operating the Ferris wheel, while the City's contribution to the partnership will be use of Associated Icelandic Ports' lot for a predetermined period. The area the City could provide for the project is 725 square meters, which should accommodate a 20-meter-long trailer with the Ferris wheel. The height limit is 30 meters. The advertisement also requires that the Ferris wheel and other equipment withstand Icelandic conditions, including wind and earthquakes.
Submit proposals to athafnaborgin@reykjavik.is
Related topics:
- View the advertisement online: Ferris wheel partnership
- News (Sept. 8, 2023): Ferris wheel and harbor baths among ideas for marine-related experiences