<p>The invention relates to the entertainment industry. The viewing wheel comprises supports 1 which bear a cylinder 2, and a load-bearing construction 3 which has passenger cabins 4 and a supporting ring 5. The supporting ring 5 is directly supported on the cylinder 2 and is in the form of an annular framework. The viewing wheel has lateral rests 6 which are arranged so as to be able to interact with annular elements 7 of the supporting ring. The design of the viewing wheel ensures that the load-bearing construction is self-centring in the vertical position.</p>