Also known as Idokerek in Hungarian that translates to TimeWheel, my friend and host in Hungary Imre Szucs took me to this giant hourglass during my one-day visit to Budapest.
The name probably comes due to the hourglass being embedded in a huge wheel made of granite blocks. The interesting thing about this hourglass is it needs to be reset only once a year This means the sand keeps falling down the year around.
According to my friend, this structure came up in 2004 to commemorate Hungary’s inclusion into the European Union. If it is not evident from the photo, the wheel is a bit concave meaning there is a slight trough towards the center. Another interesting feature of this hourglass is that unlike sand in a regular desk version, the TimeWheel uses tiny granules of glass that flow from the upper chamber into the lower one.
Quick Facts:
Designer: Janos Herner
Constructed by: Istvan Janaky
Location: City Park, Budapest
Weight: 60 Tons
Have you been to a park and come across an interesting thing? I’d be interested in knowing your experiences.
Until then… Happy Guiding 
Accessibility Features
The City Park has all the necessary accessibility features to be able to reach the Timewheel.
Ramp Access.
A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
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