Finnair SkyWheel

A 460-foot Ferris wheel began operating in Helsinki’s Katajanokka harbor on June 3. The Finnair SkyWheel (Katajanokanlaituri 2, 00160 Helsinki, Finland) offers panoramic views from climate-controlled gondolas. A ride costs €12 (near $16) for 15 minutes (€9 for Finnair members). A VIP cabin can be rented for 25 minutes for €195 ($266), including a bottle of champagne. 

The SkyWheel runs year-round, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10-11 Fri.-Sat.