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KALEIDOSCOPE

Facts – Observations – Short Portraits . . . . 4

NEW PRODUCTS

Premières and Announcements . . . . . . . 8

SPECIAL SECTION

Amberg – Erlangen . . . . . . . . . . 12

A LOOK FORWARD

Sterkrade – Halver . . . . . . . . . . 28

PREMIÈRE

Mega King Tower – Jekyll & Hyde – Predator . 32

INTERVIEW

Ewald Schneider. . . . . . . . . . . 40

NOSTALGIA

Düsenjäger. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

A LOOK BACK

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PREVIEW

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KALEIDOSCOPE

WINE TASTING IN THE FERRIS WHEEL

Very well received by

visitors: The wine tasting in

Göbel’s Ferris Wheel at the

Mainz Frühjahrsmesse

A restored wooden caravan

and a number of historic showman

vehicles were exhibited

Text & Photos: Norman Vogt

On 11 th April – one day before the official opening

of the Mainz Frühjahrsmesse – the Interessengemeinschaft

Mainzer Schausteller und Marktbeschicker

e.V. (IMSM) (Mainz Association of

Showmen and Merchants) held a wine tasting in

the Ferris Wheel from Göbel, to which they had

invited politicians, media representatives and

friends.

The event was moderated by the incumbent Rhine-

Hesse Wine Queen Judith Dorst, who provided

information on every wine served. Among the 8

different types of wine offered there were, for example,

a Dornfelder Rose demi-sec, Chardonnay Classic or

some Spätburgunder dry, such as a “Blanc de Noir”.

After every second round, the Ferris Wheel stopped for

a refill of glasses. Moreover, pretzels, cheese, grapes,

and Fleischwurst were served as a good lining for the

guests’ stomachs during the 2-hour wine tasting,

which proved quite entertaining for the guests. After

the wine tasting, much 'talking shop' was conducted

in front of the Ferris Wheel, where cosy seating

possibilities, a bar and a number of bistro tables had

been deployed along with a fairground organ, two

historic tractors, and a thoroughly restored slat-roofed

caravan providing a beautiful nostalgic flair.

IMSM Chairman Aldo Sottile and the attendant

members were highly satisfied with the course of the

event, which lasted up until the late evening. The 140

attending guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and

contacts between the showmen and the politicians

were deepened. Ursula Groden-Kranisch, member of

the Bundestag and Chairwoman of her party in the

neighbouring community of Hechtsheim had come

from Berlin, just as had Günter Beck, the Lord Mayor

of Mainz.

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A small fairground organ

provided appropriate

background music

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GAUDI-HÜTT’N

Text:

Photo:

Ralf Schmitt

Heiko Schimanzik

With the multi-storey Funhouse

“Gaudi-Hütt’n” that

was taken over from the Bart

firm at the end of the 2013

season, Hartmann & Söhne

now own an impressive Funhouse

trio.

The Walkthrough construction

specialist from Iserlohn has now

added the “Gaudi-Hütt’n to their

collection of attractions, consisting

of “Time Factory” and

“Krumm & Schief Bau”. The new

arrival was presented under Hartmann management at

the Hannover Frühlingsfest for the first time. For the Hartman

brothers Dennis, Paul and Riccardo, the appearance

in Hannover was preceded by 4 months of hard

work, as the attraction had to undergo a labour-intensive

renovation before it could be presented as brand new.■

The fully renovated

“Gaudi-Hütt’n” from Hartmann

MAGIC

RECORD ATTEMPT NO. 2


At the Osterkirmes in Saarlouis,

the “Magic” round ride

from the Spangenberger family

surprised visitors with a new

gondola design.

The twelve gondolas have been

covered with foils in strong

colours and circus motifs. Every

group of 4 gondolas has been

painted in the same colour with

the same circus scenes, with pink

having been assigned to artists,

green to clowns, yellow to

animals, and blue to magic. The

Spangenberger name sign and a

number of stars have been

mounted to the front side of the

gondolas. The foils were made by

the "Attacke" advertising agency

in Ulm, and affixed to the

gondolas by an expert paint

shop.

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Text: Norman Vogt

After last year’s entry into the

“Guinness Book of Records”

with 1973 women in dirndls, a

new record attempt is to be set

at this year’s Brezelfest in

Speyer. According to plans,

several thousands of people in

dirndls and lederhosen are to

participate in a procession

along Maximilianstraße up to the

Brezelfest, thus breaking the

current world record of 2,664

people held by the city of Nürnberg.

At this year’s Frühjahrsmesse,

numerous flyers have already

called upon the public to

bring this world record home to

Speyer. Whether or not the organisers

will succeed in guiding

the masses of visitors in single

file along Maximilianstraße to the

Brezelfest on the Messplatz on

12 th July at 5 p.m., when residents

and guests will meet for

the record attempt at Altpörtel

and on Maximilianstraß, remains

to be seen. After the event, the

long “Nacht der Tracht”, or Night

of Traditional Costumes, will be

celebrated in the beer tent. ■

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KALEIDOSCOPE

GEISTERSTADT

Hermann Fellerhoff with

son Hermann Jnr. and Jakob.

With Willy missing, the trio is

incomplete. Next to them:

Jennifer Fellerhoff is

responsible for the mask

Text & Photos: Helmut Bresler

To mark the 50 th birthday of the “Geisterstadt”,

having been operated by Hermann Fellerhoff and

under this proud name since 2011, new ghosts

have been installed and the existing residents

have been brought 'up to date' for the 2014 season.

The huge bat in the front, some smaller examples

along the course, as well as the monster in the trolley

come from the American constructer Adam Johnston

from California, who has already developed a number

of figures for the enterprise. The freight landed very

well packed at Nürnberg airport. “But it contains a

dinosaur!” exclaimed an airport staff member while

clearing the formalities. He had probably seen the

head of the huge bat and determined the mysterious

creature to be an extinct prehistoric creature. Further

novelties are two figures from the Hippel workshop:

the jumping monster and the vampire with a monk’s

habit. Unimportant for the public, but a significant

saving of labour for the operator, is the new

galvanized heavy load flooring. It provides for a

saving of five hours of build-up and dismantling time.

Jennifer Fellerhoff herself is responsible for the

impressive make-up of the staff, taking about 30

minutes for just one face. In addition to heads with

seemingly painful injuries fitting neatly into a ghost

ride, there is also the likeable clown stirring up the

frightened visitors. The actors make their appearance

in the station area as well as behind the hinged doors

at the entrance and the exit. The history of the ride:

First owner was the Löffelhardt firm, who thought

there were too few turns inside the ride and

immediately considered a reconstruction, in order to

be able to install a higher number of scary moments.

The last owner prior to the takeover by Fellerhoff was

the Austrian Bachmeier firm from Wels. A similar ride,

almost identical construction, is toured throughout

France under the name of “King Kong”. Both

attractions are exotic and unique rides.

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NEW PRODUCTS

SKY DRIVE RIDE TRACK AT THE TOWER EVENT CENTRE

At the Palmkirmes in Recklinghausen,

visitors were able to try

out the new “Sky Drive” ride

track at the “Tower Event Centre”

presented by Charles Blume. In

addition to this new ride

attraction, the owner also talks

about a “considerable increase

in the overall appeal” of the

tallest transportable skyscraper.

Text:

Michael Petersen

Photos: Michael Petersen, Norman Vogt

Heiko Schimanzik

Having been installed directly above the

entrance area, the new ride track immediately

catches the visitor's eye from the outside. The whole

“Sky Drive” construction is built onto a 40 foot

container. During the build-up the ride track, which

is freely laid out above the entrance area, is unfolded

from the front in order to extend the track. In some

sections, the track itself takes a right-angle; a

feature well-known from the “Wilde Maus”. The effect

is much the same – passengers have the sensation

of careering towards an abyss, but sheer away at the

very last moment. The construction of the vehicles

resembles a Segway.

On the tower, the vehicles do not operate as

independent units, but are track bound and permanently

installed. Passengers simply get in, are enclosed

by well-padded safety restraints giving them

the feeling of absolute safety, and it is reassuring to

know that a three-point locking system has been built

in. At a height of 7 metres, the vehicles travel to the

outside and provide passengers a varied and quite

spectacular ride experience for all the passers-by to

see. This ride attraction was built by the German

Sunkid firm, which also built the new coaster trains

for the “Teststrecke”. The development took a lot of

time, but the result is well worth seeing and

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NEW PRODUCTS

experiencing. On completion, the construction was

approved by TÜV Süd. Taking a ride in this attraction

is voluntary; no visitor is forced to partake! At the time

of our visit however, we found that about 95 percent

of the visitors wanted to try out the new fun experience.

However, passengers have to be at least

1.20 metres in height. According to Charles Blume,

further new investments include the new LED illumination

of the top of the tower, more than 120,000

new LEDs in a new light tunnel, two new LED

screens on the 7 th floor, as well as lighting effects in

the themed rooms. The new lighting array was made

by the DMX-Concept firm. “Master Salvatore” still

welcomes the visitors to the outdoor area, and also

appears several times inside the construction; for

example the master’s head spitting water and a

second Dali head that immediately blows the

visitors dry again. The great Master welcomes the

visitors quite grumpily, while continuing to simply

apply himself to his painting.

Furthermore, new figures from the Hofmann firm and

from Power-Metal-Art were integrated into the construction.

The almost 2-metre Terminator and the 2-

metre Dali figure were equipped with laser effects.

Every visitor can choose how long to stay in the

Event-Tower. Many visitors also enjoy the view from

high above, having refreshments in the Skyline-Café.

For wheelchair users, 3 floors of the Tower are

barrier-free and wheelchair-friendly, and a lift takes

wheelchair users and other handicapped persons

comfortably up to the Skyline-Café. The construction

is almost 31 metres tall and requires a ground area

of 22 x 15 metres. 980 m 2 walk-in space on 9 floors

offer not only the new ride track, a Sky-Vie, a Sky-

Walk Walkthrough, the Skyline-Café, 7 bridges and

balconies, 12 themed rooms, 26 gaming devices, a

24 m 2 LED video screen, free toilet facilities,

distorting mirrors, spider tunnels, light tunnels, the

singing rock granny, and many other effects. ■

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NEW PRODUCTS

OCEAN DRIVE

The brand new 2-pillar dodgem

track “Ocean Drive” from Theo

Hahn from Schwanau built by

Adesco celebrated its première

at last year’s Martinimarkt in

Gengenbach (Black Forest).

Text:

Norman Vogt

Photos: Norman Vogt, Archiv Hahn

Sascha, Theo, and Thomas

Hahn (f.l.t.r)

Last July, Theo Hahn, who had been touring with a

6-pillar dodgem track built by the Mack firm since

1962, contracted the Adesco firm to build the attraction.

The quality as well as the light-weight and

compact design of the dodgem track provides for a

fast relocation of the construction – the build-up takes

only six hours – all tipped the scales towards the

choice of this manufacturer. The Mack dodgem track

was sold to the Eifelpark, and the 23 dodgem cars,

newly purchased only a couple of years ago, are now

used on the new construction. As the Hahn family has

always been enthralled by Florida, this theme was

chosen for the new dodgem track. Heavy Harleys,

typical American pick-up trucks and limousines have

been mounted on the rim, and the construction

features surfers, stars and starlets, as

well as highway motifs. Paul Deputter from

Belgium was in charge of the dodgem

track’s visual design, which he carried out in

the manufacturer’s halls. A total of 8,500 LED

lights provide the perfect lighting for the

dodgem track. The platform has been made

of aluminium; the steel parts have been

galvanized and the sound equipment from

the Bell firm provide the perfect acoustic

experience. Relocating the “Ocean Drive” with ground

measurements of 25 x 11 metres, a height of 6 metres,

and electrical requirements

of 50 kW

requires 3 transport

vehicles (1 centre

trailer, 1 chaise wagon,

and 1 paybox

wagon). The new

dodgem track will be

presented at about

25 venues each

season. Apart from

the Martinimarkt in

Gegenbach, the events in Kehl, Offenburg, and Oberkirchen

are among the regular venues of the Hahn

family.

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Photos: Helmut Bresler, Hans Blum,

Amberger Congress Centrum

AMBERG

Many large events are held at Pentecost – also in

Bavaria; for example in Erlangen, Bayreuth, and

Ingolstadt. Yet Amberg, the almost 45,000-resident

city in the Upper Palatinate in East Bavaria, is

rarely mentioned in this regard, and quite unjustifiably

so, in our view. Both of Amberg's Dult

events – at Pentecost and in autumn – have

developed very well over the years.

In how many cities, we may ask, is there a director of

the city archive who meticulously edits the history of

an event, giving differently themed speeches and

commanding a large, interested

audience in the run-up to the

event? Only in Amberg! Here Dr.

Johannes Laschinger has packed

the results of his research into the

650 Dult years into exciting stories,

the telling of which makes history

well-worth experiencing. Well

done to him! The list of operators

for the anniversary Dult are well

worth considering; the “Atlantis”

Walkthrough construction (Drelischek),

“Cyber Space” (Kaiser),

“Star Dancer” (Störzer), “Street

Fighter” (Zinnecker), dodgem

track (Perz), Simulator (Kollmann),

Swing Boat (Buch), “Rund um den

Tegernsee” (Hohmann) and the

“Orion 2” Ferris Wheel (Drliczek),

along with attractive kiddie rides,

sales and game booths. But that is

not nearly all. There will also be a

historic Dult section, where Buch’s

Chair-o-Plane, a large fairground

organ, as well as old and fully

operational Hanomag traction

engines from Günter Perz will

bring back the good old days.

Moreover, the bric-a-brac market,

offering everything from hosiery,

flags and sheets to sunglasses

and fabrics, will leave nothing to

be desired. To mark this year’s

anniversary, there will also be “Der

billige Jakob” (Cheap Jack), who

is well known throughout Germany

and can almost be considered as

a show booth operator with his

impressive, ribald announcements.

In short – everything has

been thought of, even the specially

brewed Dult beer from the

Amberg Kummert brewery.

For several years, the Amberg Dult

has been organised by the municipal enterprise of

public law, and by the Amberg Congress Marketing

(ACM) with its manager Petra Strobl. She is supported

by fairground director Markus Bayer, as well as the Dult

coordinator Maria Frank. Sandra Hofmann and Kathrin

Stich work professionally on advertising. Josef (Joe)

Richthammer from the municipal Public Order Office

used to organise the Amberg Dult events for about 35

years before the organisation was handed over to the

ACM in 1997.

On the occasion of the anniversary, there will be a festschrift,

or commemorative publication, a new Dult

poster and, naturally, the popular Dult flyer providing

an overview of all relevant information.

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WELCOMING SPEECH BY THE MAYOR

Dear Dult visitors,

Our Amberg Dult is a very special event, no question about it! Not

only because it captures the kiddies' hearts with its exciting

attractions including numerous attractive rides, but it also offers an

ample choice of culinary and musical delicacies to young people and

adults.

Further to the modern ride attractions and the always up-to-date programme,

there is also the bric-a-brac market that offers goods that

leave nothing to be desired. It is also an especially important fact that

the 10-day Dult, held twice a year, will celebrate its 650 th birthday,

which makes it truly an outstanding event.

The event ranks only second among the oldest Volksfest events in

Bavaria – following the Gillamoos in Abensberg. I would like to use

this anniversary as an opportunity to say “thank you” with all my heart.

First of all my thanks go to Kurfürst Ruprecht I von der Pfalz (Elector

Ruprecht I), who on 13 th September 1364 granted Amberg the right

to hold three fairs and markets every year, which started the longterm

tradition of the event that has been preserved to this day. Moreover,

I would also like to thank the Amberg Congress Marketing,

which has been organising the two Amberg Dult events in spring and

autumn since the 1990s. Thank you also to the countless operators,

marketers and all the other participants; it is due to their efforts that

the event is very well attended and highly popular with the public

every year.

I also heartily congratulate all

those who each in their own

way, from the distant past

right up to this very day, have

contributed to the success of

the “Dult project”, and I celebrate

their commitment which

will certainly be rewarded

with crowds of visitors also in

this anniversary year – a prodigious

number indeed of

both young and old visitors

alike; in other words, absolutely

everyone who has the

possibility to celebrate this

event and at the same time

enjoy the best entertainment.

On this note, I wish the

Amberg Dult, the 650 th anniversary, which will be celebrated with a

festive opening ceremony at the beginning of the season on 6 th June

2014, many further enjoyable and entertaining years!

Yours

Michael Cerny

(Michael Cerny has been the new Amberg Mayor since the

beginning of this year.)

DER SÜSSE LADEN

Wir erfüllen seit Jahrzehnten Ihre süßen Träume – fast alle.

Amberg war und ist

uns immer eine Reise wert!

Rudolf und Lara Wunderle • Nürnberg • Tel. 0175 / 248 49 17

Kinder, wie die Zeit vergeht...

...schon lange mit

LED-Effekten unterwegs

Die Amberger Dult feiern wir

jetzt schon zum 650. Mal –

und wir sind auch schon seit

knapp 50 Jahren mit dabei.

Unter anderem mit dem

„Calypso Oho”, der Film-

Rakete „Astro-Liner”, der

rasanten „See-Sturm-Bahn”

und jetzt mit dem modernen

Auto-Skooter.

Wir grüßen Amberg herzlich.

Heiko Perz • Boxdorfer Str. 37 • 90765 Fürth/Bay. • Tel. 0171/3624431 • Fax 0911/3008709

A view from Drliczek’s

Ferris Wheel on a part of the

Amberg fairground

The public was called upon to provide old photos from

their private collections, and many entrants took up the

call. Legal problems with approvals are unknown in

Amberg, and the share of regular participants is

significantly higher than 50 percent. The beer tent

operated by publican Josef Hirsch offers almost 2,000

seats and has Keferloh beer mugs with a printed

design in its inventory. The supporting programme

includes a Kiddie Day and a Family Day with reduced

fare prices, as well as two fireworks displays held by

the Würzburg Wösch firm that struck up a friendship

with Amberg more than five decades ago. With

intensified advertising which keenly incorporates the

new media during the last 10 years, visitor attendance

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Störzer’s STAR DANCER

Mit vielen

Licht-, Show- und

Soundeffekten

Wir gratulieren der Amberger Dult

mit viel Freude zum 650. Geburtstag

und wünschen weiterhin Erfolg

und ein glückliches Händchen.

...im Herbst

in Amberg!

Unsere neue Fahrgeschäfts-Attraktion

„Black out” haben wir gerade in

Nürnberg erfolgreich vorgestellt.

Es war spannend bis zur letzten Sekunde, und auch während

der Spielzeit galt es noch einige Kinderkrankheiten zu kurieren.

Dank an die Kollegen und Veranstalter, die uns besucht haben.

Danke für die vielen guten Wünsche, für die Präsente und

Blumengrüße sowie die zahlreichen Masselpfennige.

Es hat uns gefreut, dass die Firma Technical Park als Hersteller

immer mit Rat und Tat an unserer Seite stand.

Und ein herzliches Dankeschön an Lutz Vorlop und Willy Kaiser,

die ohne lange zu fragen einfach mit angepackt haben.

Wir wünschen Ihnen allen eine

erfolgreiche Saison 2014!

E-Mail: starprofi@aol.com • stoerzersascha@aol.de • Buchungs-Hotline: 0178/8114104 und 0177/828 45 97

Sascha & Alexander Störzer GbR • Büro Greiendorfer Weg 24 • 91315 Höchstadt a.d. Aisch

Wir halten Amberg seit über 40 Jahren die Treue

Gerhard & Johanna Donhauser • Schwandorf • Tel. 0171/ 724 68 40

1950 – Some 65 years have

passed between the two photos

and the present. The tent

without flooring and the

delicatessen booth make

today’s observers smile

Josef Richthammer, also

known as Joe, has given the

Amberg Dult an attractive

profile during his over 35 years

“term of office”

has steadily increased. The organisers are proud of

the event's family-friendly flair that appeals to every

generation. As is the case in many other

cities, the first event after the long winter

break is “better” than the autumn event. The

Amberg Dult spreads over an area of about

20,000 m 2 , and oh yes, the price for a litre of

beer is less than €7 in Amberg.

For Vera Blum, Amberg is her second home.

She has already seen some 100 Dult events

and her memories are only vague of the very

first ones. She works at the shooting gallery,

where nothing can unsettle her, and her

style of communicating with the visitors is

simply all part of the fun for everybody.

On this historic postcard from 1902 the

traditional Amberg Dult became a Volksfest for

a short time

Amberg ist uns immer eine Reise wert!

Sie haben

Hunger und

Durst?

Da helfen wir

Ihnen gerne –

und der

Gaumen wird

frohlocken!

Claudia Heindl • Grafenwöhr • Tel. 0163/8464723

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Tauchen Sie bei uns ein -

in ein großes Abenteuer mit Wackelbrücke,

Luftgebläse, Zerrspiegel, Nebel und

rund 250 Glasscheiben.

Jürgen Drelischek, Nürnberg

Tel. 0173 / 6 64 57 26 • E-Mail: juergen.drelischek@t-online.de

Herzlichen

Glückwunsch

zu 650 Jahren

Amberger Dult!

Amberg ist seit Generationen ein

fester Bestandteil unserer Saison.

Wir danken der Stadt und den

Verantwortlichen für das uns

entgegengebrachte Vertrauen und

hoffen auf weiterhin gute

Zusammenarbeit.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum

Dult-Geburtstag!

Ursula Singer, Robert Fischer sen.

und Robert Fischer jun.

Nürnberg, Telefon 0911 / 44 09 95

SPECIAL

Günter Perz takes his

organ and his Hanomag

traction engine to Amberg

The Dult organisers: Petra

Strobl (Manager ACC) and Fairground

Director Markus Bayer

Dult procession, immediately

after the Second World War –

with Blum’s shooting gallery

It goes without saying that she

readily recalls a number of

“strange” stories on her trip down

memory lane, such as the flasher,

who fled only when she courageously

took up a gun, or the girl who

quarrelled with her clientele and

was hastily drawn into the shooting

gallery by Vera Blum for her own

protection, or the drunk who had

lost his bearings on a cold night

and fell asleep on the pavement.

She pulled him up by the collar and

put the 'picture of misery' into a

taxi. The next day, she was rewarded with a magnificent

floral arrangement and a big box of chocolates.

She operates the shooting gallery together with her

sister Heike, and they both happily celebrate the high

number of regular customers, now representing all

generations.

Amberg, which is located some 60 kilometres east of

Nürnberg on the Vils river and has one of the best-preserved,

medieval town layouts in Europe, became rich

through iron ore mining. The first-rate centre in the

Upper Palatinate can easily be reached by rail and a

number of Autobahn (A6) exits. With some 4,300

employees, Siemens AG is among the largest Amberg

employers, along with Grammer AG, an automobile

supplier.

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Der zeitlose Klassiker auf der Amberger Dult

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ERLANGEN

Text & Photos:

Helmut Bresler

Berg poster 2014

Rarities from the

Berg archive

The Bergkirchweih introduced in 1755 numbers

among the oldest Volksfest events in Germany.

Actually, it dates back even further into the past,

and now the Berg is calling again.

In the late 17 th century, the first rock-cut cellars of the

breweries were built at the foot of the Burgberg, and

the Schießhaus, or shooting house, where the Altstädter

Schützenkompanie used to hold its Vogelschießen,

or bird-shoot event at Pentecost, was built

in their vicinity in 1729. As this event - above all the

“Vögeleszug” procession, in which the Schützenkompanie

marches to the Schießhaus carrying the

wooden eagle - attracted many non-resident visitors,

the council of the united Erlangen old and new

towns decided to combine the old town fair events

that had been abolished in 1744, and hold the threeday

event in front of the Altstädter Schießhaus

beginning on Whit Tuesday. Due also to the

enthusiastic students’ reports, the Bergkirchweih

evolved into a popular beer fest enjoying cult status

in the middle of the 19 th century, attracting visitors

from Nürnberg and Fürth even back then. Repeatedly

extended and finally attaining a 12-day duration,

the cellar operations and the “Budenstraße” (Street

of Booths) were continually extended, whereas the

goods fair and the Vögeleszug disappeared, and the

shooting was relocated. Despite being interrupted

during the two World Wars, the “Berg” steadily

developed into an event where visitors now far outnumber

the Erlangen locals.

259 Years Erlangen Bergkirchweih

Huguenot city, Siemens city, university city, health

city – Erlangen is well-known under these names, but

Erlangen is far more than all these. Erlangen is a

traditional beer city. Karl May praised the excellent

quality of Erlangen beer, and in the second half of

the 19 th century, Erlangen even took the top position

in Bavarian beer export – back than there were,

believe it or not, 18 breweries in the city. While this is

naturally well-known among experts, Erlangen’s

reputation as beer city becomes evident to anyone

visiting the city who may not be 'in the know' every

year around Pentecost, when thousands of thirsty

visitors descend upon the Burgberg to enjoy a fresh

litre of beer and cheerful music, and to spend

pleasant hours under the chestnut trees with their

family and friends. Both young and old, locals and

regular guests from near and far are easily attracted

by “their Queen of Beer Festivals”, which will be

celebrated for the 259 th time – from 5 th to 16 th June

this year.

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Das Beste aus Ungarn

für den Berg!

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Alte Reutstr. 166

Fürth

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Dank an die Stadt Erlangen für das entgegengebrachte Vertrauen

Ulrich’s beliebte Spickerbude:

Hier ist der kleinste Kunde schon König

The Berg entices masses

of visitors

Showmen at the Berg Event

Nowadays, the Berg event is a glittering, sparkling,

loud experience course with a varied choice and

crazy ride attractions, quite unlike the quiet Berg

event back in 1755. At that time there were no rides

and Ferris Wheels. The Berg was a market, with

travelling vendors offering their goods for sale, foodstuff

being much praised, charlatans and quacks

offering their dubious services, fortune tellers seeking

and finding their crowds and publicans serving

beer. The entertainment programme was also extended

– showmen came to Erlangen with their show

booths and presented their rarities, circus artists,

freak shows, Panopticons, dog and monkey theatres,

menageries, flea circuses and Punch and Judy

shows. In the early 19 th century the old Ferris Wheel

(a humble predecessor), a Switchback, as well as a

double-floor carousel attracted the visitors. The cinematography

is a true sensation and the predecessor

of the cinema is a crowd puller also at its Erlangen

appearance. The steam engine takes the place of

muscular strength and replaces horses used as

working animals as well as for transport. The showman

trade as it is known today develops slowly in the

19 th century and rapidly from about 1950, when technology

brings about new movement sequences and

hydraulics allow for elevating and lowering movements

to be constructed in changing combinations.

Futuristic names for ride and Walkthrough constructions

inspired by the spirit of the times

appeared at the Berg. Round-up, Enterprise, Ufo,

Ikarus, Ranger, Rainbow, Super Bowl, Commander,

Hexentanz, Playball, Schwabinchen, Bayern Kurve,

Sound Factory, Sputnik, Disco-Express, Astro-Liner,

See-Sturm-Bahn, Freefall Tower, Imagination, Magic

House, Hollywood Dreamland, Miami Ride, Night Fly,

Jumping, Die Spinne, Star Dancer, Petersburger

Schlittenfahrt, Countdown, Domino, Frisbee, Take

Off, Shake, Let’s Dance, Wikinger-Schiff, Zugspitzbahn

or Zeppelin were just some of the striking

crowd pullers.

Novelties 2014

For the first time, the Deinert family from Unna will

present its “Big Spin” at the Berg. With another firsttime

appearance, Thomas Clauß’s “Flip Fly”, a

speedier ride will be built up at the end of the Berg

fairground. After a pleasant swinging movement, the

operator steps on the accelerator and the passengers

are turned upside down.

One of the Berg ride

novelties 2014: “Flip Fly”

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Keine

Kopf-über-Fahrt!

Das Rundfahrgeschäft

für die ganze Familie!

Vorwärts – rückwärts – seitwärts –

rauf und runter – freier Fall –

wer kann mehr?

Der Berg ruft! Wir freuen uns auf Erlangen.

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Erlanger Bergkirchweih:

Wir sind immer wieder gerne dabei!

HELLBERG – die Nr.1

mit Fisch in Bayern. Der Qualität zuliebe

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Spezialgeschäften in allen Größen

Wir verwöhnen die Berg-Gäste mit leckeren Fischspezialitäten.

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20 YEARS AGO

A look into the archive,

some 20 years back. The

large organ was built up on

Rathausplatz in snow and

freezing temperatures as a

conspicuous symbol for

the regional event. Energetically

helping back

then (f.l.t.r.) Adam Kunstmann,

Konrad and Frank

Eschenbacher, Willy

Kunstmann, Ernst Riedmüller

and Ludwig

Keppner.

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Thomas Clauß has known the Berg from childhood,

and indeed from his parents and grandparents, and

now he will present his own attraction for the first time.

According to tradition, a showcase attraction from the

show and fun sector will be built up in the centre of

the Berg fairground. This year, it will be the family

attraction “Krumm & Schief Bau” from Hartmann. Presented

once again after a break, will be Josef Dölle’s

“Hot Shot” Ejector Seat. For the second time, the

Nülken family will come to Franconia from the far

north with their large “Sky Dance” chain ride, soaring

high up into the sky. And naturally there will be many

regular participants in the culinary, games and entertainment

sectors, which liven up the Berg and leave

nothing to be desired. With a proud 55 metre depth,

the 300-ton “Europa-Rad” will provide its passengers

a magnificent view of the Berg. For 25 years now – a

proud quarter of a century - the showman family Kipp

has been a very popular guest in Erlangen.

Berg Classic: the Dodgem Track

Once again to be the classic meeting point for the

younger generation; the dodgem track. There are two

reasons that keep it young, the preference of the

latest hits blaring powerfully from the loudspeakers

and legal driving without driving licence – even if it is

only on a 13 x 26 track. It goes without saying that

many contacts can be made at a meeting like this –

the dodgem track has always been and is still the

ideal place for flirting. In 1959, the Erlangen showman

firm Kunstmann introduced their brand new and,

Berg build-up: Here

Nülken’s giant “Sky Dance” ride

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The dodgem track in Erlangen: “Der große Crash” (Kunstmann)

at that time, top-grade modern dodgem track built in Germany, with only

six pillars supporting the roof. That was a technical revolution. Only a

couple of years before, the roof structure was still supported by 36

heavy wooden pillars. Back then six transports were required to relocate

the dodgem track from one venue in Franconia to another; every single

part had to be moved during build up and dismantling. In 1973, the

“Kunstmanns” were once again at the forefront of technology, which had

taken a big step forward – after all it made work much easier. The roof

structure was supported by only two stable pillars which were unfolded

at the ground and could be hydraulically raised. Since the year 2000 the

Wilhelm Kunstmann oHG – its official company name - has owned a

further improved variation: now the whole track construction, the

podium, and the roof structure are folded up and built onto a heavy

centre trailer. As a result only two transport vehicles are required for

transporting the dodgem track, which can be built up ready for operation

within 10 hours by a coordinated team. The paybox wagon, an eye

catcher due to its artwork, is also the garage for the dodgem cars. The

100 th Kunstmann anniversary is fast approaching. It started in 1920 with

the first Berg appearance – back then with a chair-o-plane and a

shooting gallery.

For about 30 years, the Augsburg puppeteer family Aprill have been a

participant in Erlangen. Their repertoire comprises 40 plays, and there

are often more adults than children at the Punch and Judy show.

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Andreas Nenninger’s

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Die Berghütt’n

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A small booth and a nail beam belong to the enterprise,

and bring in enough for the Punch and his

friends to live on. These days, the performances that

used to last 20 to 25 minutes have been compressed

to about 10 minutes. “Neither the children nor their

parents have free time and are always in a hurry,”

says impresario Fritz Aprill. Long gone are the days,

when his predecessor, Arthur Nenninger, presented

evening performances including the classics of world

literature in his sold-out theatre.

The age pyramid is changing – steadily decreasing

children and steadily increasing pensioners. Even

though the university city of Erlangen accommodates

many young adults, this is an urgent problem. An ever

increasing number of older visitors will not get anything

out of the Berg party zone. Binding them to the

traditional event that they used to love is quite a

challenge for the organisers from the Erlangen city

authorities. One possibility would be a nostalgic Berg

with a matching offering, for which the area at

Schützenweg would be ideal. Simply think about it …

The Berg goes wild – in the Erlangen pubs from midnight,

this is guaranteed! Nobody wants to spoil the

party for young people – but the orgies have grown

wilder from year to year. The Berg is disqualified from

being the aperitif for a long party night, simply because

of all the money spent in the pubs, and not at

the Berg event. Many visitors say, “It’s the showmen’s

own fault if there is no more business.” Nonsense!

They have been fighting this trend for years and want

to change the opening hours. At 10 a.m. the fairground

is deserted, and by the time it’s hustling and

bustling at 10.30 p.m. it is not long before it has to

close. These two contradictory aspects are hardly

harmonious! Visitors come to the Berg later (summertime,

hot temperatures, etc.) and want to celebrate

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Familie Eschenbacher Erlangen - Heilsbronn

Märchen-Hängekarussell Baujahr 1925

mit 34er Ruth Orgel

Happy Butterfly Twister

mit drehbaren Gondeln

Let’s Dance

Scheibenwischer

Bodenkarussell Bj. 1936

Schießwagen & Greifer

www.schausteller-eschenbacher.de

Barussell Simone Eschenbacher

longer. In future, the Berg can remain attractive only

if it can maintain its excellent reputation in the showman

industry. Therefore, it is high time to take action.

Abolishing the traditional beverage booth from 2015

to counter alcohol abuse is received with bafflement,

just as are discussions about reducing the alcohol

content of the so-called “liquid bread”. There are

many subjects for discussion relating to the Berg and

its future. But now it is high time that it beckons us

once again. By the way, one thing the Berg can do

without is the car! Visitors who want to join the party

should leave their car at home. The Berg area is

easily accessible by public transport, and it is always

quite a special experience to see the route “S”

special bus transformed into a mobile beer tent. Let’s

go to the Berg!

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With the special bus to

the Berg fair – and back again

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18. - 23. Juni 2014

CORPUS CHRISTI DAY FAIR

A LOOK FORWARD

Text: Michael Petersen

Photo: Norman Vogt

This year’s Sterkrade Corpus Christi Fair, which

will be celebrated from 18 th to 23 rd June, will begin

with a two-hour long 'Happy Hour'! For six days

visitors will be in high spirits, and enjoy fun and

culinary delicacies. A high standard fair event

both in quality and size will be presented on the

colourful fun-mile spreading through the entire

city centre.

Due to construction work and redesigns, city centres

change over the years, often resulting in regular

losses of sites for fair events, just as the case in Oberhausen

where there is no longer any available site for

one of the huge coasters. New retail outlets, green

areas, parking facilities and parks have shaped the

image of the city centre for some time now. Sometimes

a fair event has to make way for new changes;

it just has to cope with new situations. For a fairground

director like Sina Illmann in Sterkrade, this proves a

big challenge every year, not to mention ongoing discussions

about whether the safety regulations for

large events make any sense.

The fair will be opened after the Happy Hour. On

opening day Sterkrade citizens tend to keep things

rather to themselves, and bizarrely celebrate their

“Christmas Eve” fair on this opening day. Circles of

friends, staff and societies will meet for a joint stroll

across the fairground or extensively celebrate at

“their” beverage outlets. It is the day and night of the

drink and snack booths, whereas the ride attractions

tend to be at a disadvantage. This will change on

Corpus Christi Day, when business will go full swing

in Sterkrade immediately after the church service. In

the last few years, the city centre was buzzing with

activity on this public holiday. Once again, the

“Bellevue” Ferris Wheel from Bruch will make its

rounds on the car park at the Technisches Rathaus

this year. On the Eugen zur Nieden-Ring, on the

access road to the Hirschhügel, Hartmann’s “Time

Factory” and the debutante “Flip Fly” from Clauß will

be available to the visitors, while further along, adjoining

the Bunker, Fackler’s Go-Kart Track “Rallye

Monte Carlo” will be built up. With as many as seven

large fairground attractions placed up to its foot, the

Hirschhügel hill itself will already offer a proper fair to

visitors. The “Starlight” dodgem track (Petter),

“Turbo Force” (Schäfer), “Beach Jumper” (Wegener),

“large Ghost Ride” (Schütze), Caterpillar Ride

(Steiger-Buchholz), “Breakdance” (Bruch), and the

“Auf Manitus Spuren” water ride (Heitmann-

Schneider) will provide varied ride fun. The collaboration

between Kaiser’s “High Energy” and Kreft’s

“Love-Express” on the Kleiner Markt already proved

successful two years

ago. On the Neuer

Markt visitors will encounter

the following

ride attractions this

time: Bruch’s “Spinning

Racer”, “Nessy”

and “Octopussy”

(both Markmann),

“Wellenflug” (Wendler),

and the “Schloss

Dracula” Ghost Ride

from Schütze, while

the Zilianplatz will be

occupied by three

large rides, including

the “Diamond” dodgem

track (Hartkopf-

Osselmann), the

“Transformer”

(Schmidt) and “Circus-Circus”

(Bruch).

However, the most

spectacular novelty

for this year’s Corpus

Christi Day Fair will be

built up in front of the

railway station; namely

the “Mega-King-

Tower” from Zinnecker.

Considering

the size of the fair, it is

quite unusual that

there will be only one

Walkthrough construction

among the

offered attractions.

The event is once

again extensively advertised

throughout

the entire Ruhr region,

with the strikingly designed

poster motif

featuring well-chosen

large rides being a

real eye-catcher, as usual. After all, the Corpus

Christi Day Fair cannot survive on the patronage of

Oberhausen citizens alone. On Saturday, the designated

Children’s Day, the younger visitors will be

offered an ample choice of special events. A fireworks

display on Monday evening will mark the end

of the superb six-day fair event. Those, who would

like to take home a souvenir from the Corpus Christi

Day Fair will easily find something appropriate in the

fairground office opposite the Ferris Wheel. ■

Also presented at

Sterkrade: The “Bellevue”

Ferris Wheel and the Funhouse

“Time Factory”

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Every year from Friday to Monday,

the city centre is transformed into

Die Jubiläumskirmes

a colourful ‘fair mile’, which is held

two weeks after Pentecost. This

tradition is lovingly preserved.

The organisers are fully aware of

their responsibility for the survival

of this ancient fair tradition.

Noticeably increasing numbers

of applications in the last few

years prove the excellent

reputation of the city-centre fair,

also built up in the area of the

former railway station that this

event has enjoyed for some years

now.

Fairground attractions and a

couple of market merchants will

add up to a total front of 1,000

metres, with more than 120 showmen

being granted one of the

coveted contracts. On Friday at 6

p.m., the Halver Fair will be

opened by Mayor Dr. Bernd

Eicker tapping the keg accompanied

by proper live music. Sun-

370 Jahre

Halveraner Kirmes

day will once again be the One-

Euro-Drink-Day, Monday Family

Day with reduced prices, and a

colourful fireworks display will

20.–23. Juni 2014

herald the end of the anniversary

fair. To mark the occasion of the

anniversary, a top-class selection

of fairground attractions well

worth seeing will be presented at

Freitag 18.00 Uhr:

the event. As many as four

Musikalische Eröffnung mit Fassanstich towering attractions will be built

up at the fair, with the “Jekyll and

Montag Familientag & Feuerwerk Hyde” Propeller contracted as a

novelty for Halver. Moreover, the

Kirmes inmitten der Stadt

Ferris Wheel from Gormanns, the

“Star Flyer” from Goetzke and the

“Artistico” will also whisk their

passengers up into the sky. In the aforementioned

HALVER

area of the former railway station, available as a fairground

for the last time this year, visitors will be able

to enjoy Jansen’s coaster “Crazy Mouse”. In the

Being officially documented for the first time in 1644, coming autumn, construction work for a shopping

the Halver Fair will celebrate its 370 th anniversary in the centre will begin in this area. Its new, spacious car

city centre from 20 th to 23 rd June this year. An ancient park is to be designed so that it will also be available

church invoice of the Lutheran-Protestant community for ride attractions. Other attractions presented will

from 1644 says, “Furthermore, one litre of wine at the be the “Drive in” dodgem track (Schmidt), Bonner’s

Halver parish fair or Kirchwehyung will be 10 “Breakdance” and the Musik Express from Scheffer/

schillings, and 4 schillings for the herald” (reference: Schöneseifen. From the show and fun sector, it was

Michael Petersen

Hermann Diebschlag). The origins and the history of possible to contract Welte’s “New World 3000” and

the Halver Fair is similar to those of most of the “Die verrückte Farm” from Cornelius, and younger

German Volksfest events that evolved from parish fairs visitors will be able to enjoy six kiddie rides, a pony

and markets located around the local churches. ride, and Water-Walkingballs.

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Text:

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PREMIÈRE

The “Mega King Tower” from

Andreas Zinnecker

With the “Mega King Tower”, a

dream has come true for

Andreas Zinnecker from the

Bavarian town of Egglkofen. He

presents the tallest mobile Mega

Drop Tower in the world.

Text:

Ralf Schmitt

Photos: Ralf Schmitt, Norman Vogt,

Heiko Schimanzik

Mega King Tower

Also presented

for the first time in

Stuttgart was the

advertising vehicle

for the

R

eports about the first announcement last autumn, “Mega King Tower”: A veteran Ford car from 1936,

the planning, building, and the first appearance in which advertises the tower in an original way (in Stuttgart

it was parked at the entrance near the car park).

Recklinghausen have already been published in the

last few issues. Now the tower was officially inaugurated

at the Stuttgart Frühlingsfest, where the the Austrian manufacturer Funtime documented the

Quite remarkable about this attraction is the fact that

imposing impressive attraction was completed by the building of the tower with photos and information of all

second paybox, still missing at its first venue in Recklinghausen,

the 6.75 m gorilla on the tip of the tower, the test runs up to the completion of the construction

the building phases, from the first building phase and

its “little brother” in the station area as well as further and the first journey of the transports to Recklinghausen,

via Facebook at any decoration elements and lighting.

time.

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PREMIÈRE

Impressions of the “Mega King

Tower” appearance at the

Frühlingsfest in Stuttgart

There can hardly be any more transparency – and the

fans and all those interested were delighted. Thanks

to high demand from organisers, the tour schedule for

the première year had already been fixed relatively

early. After Recklinghausen, Stuttgart, and Kaiserslautern

the tour schedule includes Bayreuth, Oberhausen-Sterkrade,

Goslar, Erbach, Crange, Erding,

Bad Dürkheim, once again Stuttgart (Cannstatt Volksfest),

Schloß Holte, Werne, Parchim, and Hochheim.

Two further venues have now been added at short

notice. Details are given in the following interview with

Andreas Zinnecker, in which the “Mega King Tower”

owner also gives his detailed opinion on other topics.■

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PREMIÈRE

The “Mega King Tower”

at night

Feeling comfortable in the

test seat: Jordon, Claudia and

Andreas Zinnecker’s grandson

The advertising vehicle is

a veteran car from 1936

ANDREAS ZINNECKER

Mr Zinnecker, today is the last opening day in Stuttgart –

what is your first review after the first two venues?

Absolutely positive. We are highly satisfied with both the tower

and visitor attendance!

Really nothing negative?

Not with the tower itself. But there were some problems with

the lighting. After Stuttgart, the complete tower lighting will be

changed and replaced by a new system, which will first be used

in Kaiserslautern.

Why did you decide in favour of the Funtime construction?

Because this manufacturer has long-time experience with the

construction and building of tall towers, such as their successful

‘Star Flyer’ constructions. After the inspection of the first Funtime

Freefall Tower in Munich, I knew it was a good construction with a

brilliant construction technology – and that’s what I wanted!

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And this proved to be true?

Yes, we are very happy with Funtime.

Already during the building phase, I was not

afraid a single day that the construction might not

be completed on time. We have followed every

phase on site, at the same time planning and

realising the required vehicle fleet.

Talking of the vehicle fleet – yours has

caused and still causes much discussion

among your fans and colleagues alike?

You see of course the operation, the ride, or

the construction you earn your money with is

most important. However, other things, such as

a decent, modern, uniformly designed vehicle

fleet, are also part of a company’s corporate

identity. We have a separate traction unit for

every transport of the tower – in other words

seven vehicles all painted in our company colour

royal blue.

Of course we did, but on a

lower scale. We always presented

our ‘Bayern-Breaker’ Breakdance

– even during this period.

What happened next?

When the end of the solar

boom was looming, we withdrew

from this sector in time. From

2012, we once again fully concentrated

on our showman

career, which we were able to do

knowing that we were in a good

financial position and had appropriate

reserves for investments

into novelty attractions. We first

presented the Loop-Fighter ‘The

King’ and now the ‘Mega King Tower’.

Would you like to add anything else, Mr

Zinnecker?

Andreas Zinnecker

Just as your advertising vehicle. Where

do you get old treasures like that?

The veteran Ford car used to belong to the

Berlin Kindl brewery and was for sale after the

brewery’s restructuring, and I went for it – without

knowing why at that moment. Now I know.

Mr Zinnecker, usually you do not talk

money. But in your case, there is much

speculation going on about how you have

been able to invest so much money into brand

new showman operations in a relatively short

time – and still are?

I know very well that this is much talked

about – mostly nonsense and often also rumours

are spread. I am glad to get the chance to

comment on that – but I have to go a little further

back.

Go ahead!

In 2005, my family and I started a second

career so to speak in the solar industry. We saw

the chance to earn good money in this booming

industry. For 7 years, we have been working in

the solar industry in Spain and may well have

become the largest solar installation company of

its kind in Europe with at times up to 200

employees.

Wow! And you didn't work as showmen

during these years?

Yes, I would now that I have the opportunity.

My family and I are sorry that prestigious showman

firms to this day have blocked sites with

false applications for allegedly new 100 m tower

attractions – to our disadvantage – without a

construction like that currently being built.

And if somebody hits the 100 m mark?

First, with our giant gorilla on the tip, we are

currently the tallest mobile Freefall Tower – that’s

a fact. Secondly, what many of our competitors do

not know is that Funtime has had the construction

technology and method of its Freefall Towers as

well as another 50 variations of them protected by

patent and that they will not tolerate any copies.

Therefore, nobody should do any experiments

that could no longer be solved. Third, our construction

is designed for being able to outdo any

height heralded. And I am explicitly not talking

about tips or poles but complete tower sections!

And that’s all there is to say about this topic. My

question to the organisers is if another 5 or 10

metres in height are really important or decisive?

With the height already reached now a couple of

metres more may hardly be recognised.

Another two events have now been added

to the tour schedule already fixed some time

ago?

Yes, that’s right. We will now build up our

‘Mega King Tower’ also at the Stoppelmarkt in

Vechta and at the Christmas Market at the ‘Alexa’

Centre in Berlin-Mitte at the end of the season. ■

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PREMIÈRE

Première in Paderborn:

KMG propeller “Jekyll & Hyde”

from Bethel Thelen

The brand new KMG propeller,

presented by Bethel Thelen Jnr.

under the unusual name “Jekyll

and Hyde”, celebrated its

première at the Lunapark in

Paderborn.

Text:

Michael Petersen

Photos: Michael Petersen, Nils Benthien,

Heiko Schimanzik

Sabrina and Bethel Thelen

Jekyll & Hyde

Ever since 2012 the Paderborn showman –

touring several gastronomic operations

together with his wife – has nurtured the wish for a

ride attraction, more precisely for a propeller

attraction. After repeated talks, Bethel Thelen

decided that this type of KMG construction fulfilled

all the requirements that are

important to him: It is a

compact, spectacular

major ride on one transport

vehicle.

However, due to well-filled

order books at KMG, the

delivery date could be

scheduled only for the

spring of 2014, giving the

Thelen family some peace

and quiet in which to

embrace the new

challenge.

The new “Jekyll and Hyde”

theme was perfectly realized by

BB Decorateurs. The attraction is

to provide fun and high spirits

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PREMIÈRE

Details of the

construction designed by BB

Decorateurs

during the speedy ride that

soars up to a height of 40

metres. The overall visual

image of the towering attraction

is refreshingly different. The

Propeller has been painted in

deep green, blue and lilac

colours, giving it an elegant

and prominent appearance.

The painted settings feature

perfectly realized scenes from

the film of the same name. The

mast is dominated by “Big Ben”

and is a real eye catcher, just as

the classic phone box and the

six lanterns in the station area.

Initially there were plans to

purchase an original English

telephone box, however, due to its weight of about

800 kg, Thelen had a carpenter build a model

instead. This resulted in a weight reduction of

about 600 kg for a phone box that proved almost

identical in appearance. As the cast-iron lanterns

were also too heavy, new ones were made of cast

aluminium, weighing just a fraction of the original

lanterns. The LED screens on top of the paybox

were built by the SAZ Media firm. The letterings and

spotlights were fitted out with LEDs with changing

colours accompanied by the matching sound from

a sound system from the Hoffman firm. Fire and fog

effects surprise passengers and spectators alike

during every ride. “Jekyll and Hyde”, which has

been built according to the latest DIN standards,

has been successfully approved by TÜV Süd. This

season, the attraction will be presented at, among

other venues, Kevelaer, Menden, Halver, Gevelsberg

and Eschwege.

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PREMIÈRE

“Predator” première at the

Frühjahrsbend in Aachen

With the “Predator” from the

Löffelhardt family, a spectacular

major ride has now returned to

the fairgrounds. The comeback

of the ride, built by the Sorani &

Moser firm, which once was

known under the names “Transformer”,

“Star Gate” and “Star

Trip”, was enthusiastically awaited

at the Bend in Aachen. The

Kirmes & Park Revue interviewed

Reiner Löffelhardt about

his newly purchased ride.

Predator

Our son Sandro was almost crazy about this ride,

and we knew that it was being sold.

Text & Photos: Michael Petersen

Reiner and Manuela

Löffelhardt

What were your experiences at the appearance

in Aachen?

Visitors stopped in front of the ride, watched the

spectacular ride experience high up in the skies, and

long queues formed in front of our paybox. We are highly

satisfied with the public’s reception at the Öcher Bend.

How did the purchase of this heavy ride

attraction actually come about?

What condition was the ride in when you

purchased it?

Quite dismal! As it is now well-known, the construction

had been decommissioned for some time

and had a number of shortcomings. We were well

aware of this. Together with the Dröge firm, we

examined the ride and then decided to buy it.

When exactly was that?

In the spring of 2013 we made the deal with the

Lemoine/Ernst family, and in the summer we transported

the construction to our property.

What changes were made?

The centre trailer was a 7-axle trailer. We reconstructed

the sub frame into a 4-axle trailer suited

to hauling by lorry as an articulated vehicle, so that

relocating the ride requires only three transport

vehicles now. But that was by no means all – the ride

was almost completely rebuilt with the focus being on

the electrical equipment, which was completely renewed

by the Dröge firm. Moreover, all the motors,

bearings and gears were overhauled or replaced. The

gondolas were completely overhauled and the locking

devices on the restraints were renewed before everything

was newly painted. You may well call it a

complete technical reconstruction.

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PREMIÈRE

“Predator” details

and in action

Is there any drawback?

Yes, transporting the ride still requires a special

road permit.

Who is responsible for the design?

The draft is by Konstantin Krenek, who is also

responsible for its effective realisation. We deliberately

chose printed foil, as it has a number of advantages

over paintwork.

What about the backflash?

Yes, we did it ourselves, installing the latest LED

lights.

Unfortunately, it has not yet been completed – we

simply have not managed that yet.

Have you succeeded in putting together a good

tour schedule for your première year?

Is the lighting on the backflash, paybox, and

the arms new?

Yes, we are highly satisfied. Our next venues will be

at Neuwied, Aschaffenburg, Würzburg, and Crange. ■

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INTERVIEW

EWALD SCHNEIDER

Ewald Schneider twice –

father and son

The towers literally reach for the

sky: After already attaining a

height of 66 metres, the next step

was the 80-metre mark. Now the

magic 100 metre goal is to be

reached! Ewald Schneider announced

the novelty “Hangover”,

which is to be introduced

to the fairground circuit this

season. In an interview on the

occasion of the Nürnberg Frühlingsfest,

he revealed details to

the Kirmes & Park Revue for the

very first time.

How crazy do you have to be to take on such

a risky venture?

Couldn't the Maurer Söhne firm also build a

100-metre tower?

Text: Helmut Bresler

Photos: Helmut Bresler, Heiko Schimanzik

Ewald Schneider (grinning): Certainly it's a risky

venture – but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Along with trust in God, a good family, and a little bit

of luck, with a little bit of craziness all helps!

When actually did the decision begin

development?

In late summer last year. The final decision was

made in autumn.

Have you continued to push on with the two

new 80-metre towers?

I wouldn't say pushed, but they were the driving

force behind our hitting the 100-metre mark now. By

the way as the first transportable ride worldwide.

Many people were surprised by your choice

of abc Rides as manufacturer …

I can understand that. But Willy Walser is at abc

Engineering. He worked some 15 years at Intamin

and knows the ins and outs of Freefall Tower technology.

He is a true “Gyro Gearloose”. We now want to

turn the idea into a success story together.

Certainly – no question about it! Cooperation

with the Munich company has always worked very

well, and I remain true to the ‘Power Tower 2’.

Do you want to tour with two large towers?

I don’t, it's more the family. My son Ewald grew

up with the attraction and knows every nut and bolt.

In the future, he will be operating the ‘Power Tower 2’

– and the parents will give him all the support he

requires, if necessary.

Hangover translates as “Kater” or ‘Katerstimmung’,

or possibly ''Absturz' (drop) in

German. Who came up with the name?

Well, it has to be acknowledged that the US

feature film trilogy of the same name was very successful!

The drop is included in our programme, and after a

ride on the attraction, there will certainly be visitors with

a queasy feeling in their stomach. My adult children had

the appropriate flash of inspiration for the name.

Going up 100 metres into the sky in a rotating

gondola sure provides for a beautiful view. This is

already well known. But what are the additional

two special effects that visitors are in for?

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[Laughing]: There is much speculation going on

about our two special effects. OK then. First: There

are no shoulder restraints locking the passengers in.

There are only lap bars. Shoulders and torso are

unobstructed. Second: At the highest point, there is

a mechanical irritation causing a surge of adrenaline

in every passenger. You don't see it, but you feel it –

just before the freefall!

Where do you want to start?

Initially my optimistic guess was the Düsseldorf

Rheinkirmes. But perhaps I was a little bit too quick

off the mark. Now I think it may well be in autumn or

winter. The première is planned for this year; in other

words in 2014!

Currently, I reckon with eight transport vehicles

for the construction alone.

Technical Data?

Ground measurements 23 x 23 metres. The

gondola accommodates 27 passengers, and the

complete construction meets the DIN EN 13814

standard requirements.

Lighting?

The latest LED standard with a special programme

for brilliant light.

Investment volume?

INTERVIEW

Aren’t you tempted by the Oktoberfest?

I would be pleased if my 'Power Tower 2' will

once again appear at the Wiesn. But I don’t think the

Wiesn needs a new tower sensation every year. Both

towers – Goetzke’s 'Skyfall' and my 'Power Tower 2'

– have their specific visitors and offer different

effects.

(Taking a deep breath): At the moment, costs

have reached about €3 million.

Playing with the public is the big strength of

the 'Power Tower 2', especially with your wife

Christina making announcements over the

microphone. What will it be like at the new

attraction?

You can build up the new tower in two

variations, can’t you?

Yes, as an 80-metre version or as a 100 metre

version, depending on the organizer's request and

the general conditions at the event.

How is the build-up done – with a large

mobile crane?

There are two possibilities, either by mobile

crane or with the hydraulic construction system.

We will continue this form of dialogue. Our

guests love it – the more individual the better. That is

to say, we not only haul the passengers up, provide

them with a magnificent view, and release them

again; we play with them! A little bit of theatre is

simply a must. After all, the term showman comes

from ‘making a show’. Therefore, we will continue to

offer a show, and one acted out at the highest level

– 100 metres! ■

Project “Hangover”: up until now

not much more than this

announcement has been revealed

What is the organisers’ reaction to the new

scale?

They are curious and ask a lot of questions. I

am pleased with their interest and find that the

'Power Tower 2' is still considered a crowd puller.

Who will be responsible for the artistic

design and do all the artwork?

One of the best in this sector - the Düsseldorf

artist Maciej Bernhardt. Initially, our favourite was

Klaus Hriesik from afaw in Bremen. However, he

could not incorporate the ideas and expectations of

our family, so that’s why it did not work out.

How many transport vehicles are required?

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NOSTALGIA

The “Düsenjäger”

helicopter at the Maimarkt

in Landstuhl / Palatinate

We recently discovered the

multi-arm ride with hydraulic

self-control officially known as

“Helikopter” at the Maimarkt in

Landstuhl (near Kaiserslautern)

in Palatinate. It was originally

built as the “Düsenjäger” for

Bonn showman Kurt Kipp by the

Alfred Völker Metallwaren firm in

Frohnlach near Lichtenfels in the

early 1960s.


Düsenjäger

completely overhauled. Currently the 12

gondolas are being newly painted. Relocating

the ride, which is some 15 metres in

diameter, requires two transport vehicles.

After completion of the restoration, Roger

Despite its having reached quite a ripe old age, Blum will tour the “Düsenjäger” mainly throughout the

the ride has had only a couple of owners during Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, where it is a

all its years of service. From the Kipp firm it first went

into the hands of Willi Werlich from Ludwigshafen.

Later it was toured by Andreas Blum from Kaiserslautern.

When Roger Blum founded his own showman

enterprise with this ride three years ago, he immediately

began to restore the construction. To begin

with the centrepiece was completely dismantled,

sandblasted and repainted. Additionally, the drive

popular guest at smaller festivals.

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technology and the hydraulic system were

Roger Blum

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A LOOK BACK

AACHEN

Bruch’s “Spinning Racer”

in Aachen

“Willy der Wurm” (Roos)

surprised visitors with new

decoration details


At Easter and in August the Öcher Bend is celebrated

in Aachen. “Öcher Bend” – what does that

actually mean? “Öche” is dialect form for Aachen,

and “Bend” means “large meadow”. The Frühjahrsbend

2014 was celebrated from 19 th April to 5 th May.

In the last few years, the quality of the Volksfest has experienced

a considerable upward trend in its overall

quality, and the Sommerbend - somewhat weaker in

earlier years - has significantly improved. The organiser

has succeeded in contracting attractive large

rides, such as the “Teststrecke”, for Aachen. The Bend

fairground has a very good infrastructure with paved

walkways. In earlier years, walkways were deliberately

laid out in a circular course with many top-end and

corner sites, and it was a pleasure to visit the

appealingly designed fairground. A couple of years

ago, a centre row was integrated into the course, and

the organiser talked of

an open layout of the

fairground. Actually, no

showman wants to

build up their attraction

in the centre row, as

this location presents a

financial risk, especially

for concession stalls.

Showmen have had to

struggle in this row also

in Aachen. This year,

the centre row was not

occupied by a Ferris

Wheel, but by the

“Spinning Racer”

coaster as a crowd puller. This time, the Bend was

prominently occupied, and with the “Predator” from

Löffelhardt visitors could also enjoy a ride première.

The fairground was skilfully laid out, and another site,

unfavourable for concession stalls, benefited by the

placement of the dodgem track from Grass. It seems

that the organiser in Aachen is capable of learning

from experience, accepting the showmen’s criticism

and acting accordingly. This time, the “Movie Star”

Ferris Wheel from Henschel made its rounds directly

adjacent to the main entrance. Further attractions built

up were Loosen’s dodgem track, Musik Express (Milzv.d.Bosch),

“Artistico” (Köhrmann), “Gladiator” (Kriek),

Lemoine’s “Mäuse Circus”, the “Volare” Wave-Swinger

(Blume), “High Impress” (Oberschelp), “Circus

Circus” (Bruch-Gründler), “Fantasy Drive” (Heinen),

“Kristall Palast” (Sturm), “Willy der Wurm” (Roos),

“Piraten Fluß” (Heitmann-Schneider), “Nessy” (Markmann),

“Avenger” (Heinen) and “American Swing”

(Schäfer). Two family days, a Ladies Day and other

events attracted the visitors to the fairground also on

weekdays, and the event was finished off with the fireworks

display on the final Monday. By the way, the fireworks

day turned out to be a strong-turnover day for

the showmen. Aachen has a new problem however;

there are hardly any car parks in the direct vicinity of

the Bend fairground. The spacious area at the railway

station is no longer available due to reconstruction

measures. At the time of our visit on Family Day,

queues of vehicles with potential visitors from

Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands fought their

way through the jammed streets all around the fairground.

It remains to be seen how this problem can be

solved. Frankly speaking, this can only be done with

shuttle buses from a large car park.

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BRAUNSCHWEIG

A LOOK BACK

Impressions of the

Braunschweig Frühjahrsmasch

Text & Photos:

Uwe Holzmann

In Braunschweig, the traditional Frühjahrsmesse

was held from 28 th March to 13 th April

2014.

The occupation could not have been more

balanced for an event this size. The Ferris Wheel,

coaster, Ghost Ride, Walkthrough construction,

and a Simulator were joined by the major ride,

Swing, as well as the Breakdancer, Schlittenfahrt,

Musikexpress, a chain ride, a dodgem track, and

the younger visitors were able to enjoy a kiddie

track ride, Jet Ride, kiddie carousel and a Bungee

construction. All this was rounded off by snack

booths, shooting galleries, games and numerous

confectionary stalls. After disastrous results at the

Braunschweig fair events due to adverse weather

conditions last year – ice and frost at the Frühjahrsmesse,

and a flood and heavy rain at the Masch in

summer – the showmen’s expectations were high,

and in warm and sunny spring weather throughout

the first opening week satisfying turnover could be

reached. Unfortunately, the Sunday half-way

through the event was “wiped out”, as due to the

explosive football derby of Eintracht Braunschweig

against their rival Hannover 96, the Schützenplatz,

located in the vicinity of the Eintracht stadium, and

the entire area had to be cordoned off and

secured by thousands of policemen due to

expected football hooliganism. As the expected

riots did not materialize (and Eintracht had won),

the showmen at the Frühjahrsmesse were the real

losers on that Sunday. The second opening week

could not make up for losses incurred and moreover

suffered from a lot of rain, so that too few

visitors enjoyed the attractive Crazy Mouse

(Ahrend), Booster

Maxxx (Hoefnagel-

Denies), Rocket

(Weber), Aqua

Velis (Hofmann), or

Halloween

(Rasch), but

maybe took a

round in the Ferris

Wheel (Kröker), a

ride in the “Jaguar-

Express” (Ahrend),

or the “Astro-Liner

X1” Rocket (Meier),

or enjoyed delicious

roasted almonds

from Dannehl,

a Thuringia Bratwurst from Becker, or a cold

drink in the cosy beer garden of Berweke’s Weinstube.

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A LOOK BACK

HERFORD

The Herford Osterkirmes

on the Freiheit-fairground

“Musik Express 3000”

(Spangenberger) in Kehl


The Osterkirmes in Herford (19 th to 27 th April)

was advertised with an unusual poster motif,

that did not focus on the type of event, but

gave the “Auf der Freiheit” venue in large

letters. Moreover, the poster showed candy

floss with the slogan “made in heaven” and

finally in small print the date and “Volksfest

in Herford”.

The nine-day Osterkirmes in Herford has

established itself in the heart of the city, on the

“Auf der Freiheit” street. Including build-up and

dismantling the city-centre main street is closed

to road traffic for two weeks. This is quite unusual

and proves the attachment of the city authorities

to the local showmen. Both entrances were

decorated with large Easter eggs, Easter

bunnies, and flowers, but the entrance area at

Stephansplatz was somewhat “obstructed” by

the “Breakdance” from Noack. Visitors were led

up to the backflash of the ride – a layout mistake

that was certainly avoidable. Positively noticeable

were the many seating possibilities on the

fairground. Benches decorated with flowers

invited the visitors to linger and enjoy themselves

in several locations and were very well received.

The Ferris Wheel from Cornelius and the

“Around the World” chain ride (v.d. Beek) were

contracted as main attractions. The fairground

wound along Freiheit in the direction of Gänsemarkt

like a great worm. In addition to the aforementioned

main attractions, the dodgem track

from Küchenmeister, Becker’s Simulator, the

“Ghost” (Burghard), Musik Express (Noack/

Steuer), Ruppert’s “Frisbee” and the “Shaker”

Miami (Fick) awaited visitors. On the Gänsemarkt

people were able to admire and experience a

Switchback from 1938 making its rounds, and

Willy Fellerhoff’s “Fahrt ins Blaue” quickly turned

out to be a crowd puller for fans of nostalgic

rides. Moreover, the younger fair visitors enjoyed

a free Punch and Judy show. The stage programme

was well worth seeing, and between six

and eight entertainment programmes were

offered every day. The Osterkirmes was open

daily from 2 p.m., and Wednesday was the

designated Family Day with reduced prices. A

fair flyer with information on the fair, the ride sites,

car parks and stage programme rounded off the

advertising measures.

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KEHL

Text & Photos:

Norman Vogt

A harmonious mixture of ride and Funhouse

attractions awaited the public at this year’s

Ostermarkt held from 19 th to 27 th April.

This year, the Theo Hahn firm from Schwanau organised

the Easter market for the 62nd time. The new

“Rio” Funhouse (Dietz) occupied the top-end site

opposite Spangenberger’s “Musik Express 3000”.

Also new this year was the “Ocean Drive” dodgem

track from the organiser. Also built up for the first

time was the “Show Time” from Haas, presenting the

public hot fire tricks for free. The “Panoramica”

Ferris Wheel from the Boos brothers provided the

visitors with a view as far as neighbouring France.

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Rides presented once again were the “Free

Style” Swing (Agtsch) and the “Breakdance”

from Zöllner. They were joined by Kollmann’s

“Magic”, the Wave-Swinger from

Kurze, a Pony Ride (Bügler), and a Miami

(Massel).

The designated Family Day on Thursday

was once again very well attended. On this

day there were also many guests from

France as the shops and schools in neighbouring

Strasbourg were closed in the

afternoon. Most of the guests combined

their shopping trip also with a prolonged

stroll across the fairground. This year, the

fireworks display on the second Saturday

was held half an hour earlier as a heavy

thunderstorm was forecast and the

organiser did not want to present the

visitors with the pyrotechnic spectacle to

the accompaniment of thunder and lightning

and in pouring rain.

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A LOOK BACK

“White Star” Ferris Wheel

(Boos) in Kehl

PADERBORN

Text & Photo:

Michael Petersen

This year, the Paderborn

Maspernplatz once again transformed

in a colourful ‘fair mile’

from Easter Saturday 19 th April to

27 th April.

The fairground is adjacent to the

city centre and directly opposite a

large car park that is also used by

fair visitors. This year, parking

there turned out to be quite difficult,

however. On Easter Saturday,

the city authorities held the long

Easter race for which parts of the

city centre and the city centre ring

were closed to road traffic. As start

and finish were in the direct

vicinity of the fairground, most of

the car parks were occupied by the

cars of the participants in the

Easter race.

This year, a ride première was celebrated at the Lunapark,

where the local showman Bethel Thelen presented

his new “Jekyll & Hyde” Propeller for the first

time. The Lunapark on the Maspernplatz was once

again laid out in a classic circuit course with a cross

row and Klünder’s “Katz & Maus” built up in the

entrance area in close proximity to the Propeller. Other

rides presented were the “Breakdance” (Dreher-Vespermann),

Musikexpress (Schneider/ Krause), the

dodgem track from Petter and Gerste’s recently

purchased “Hot Fly” Miami. Moreover, the “Paderborner

Pferdekarussell”, now making its rounds under

the management of the Noack family, provided a

nostalgic flair, and the Funhouse sector was represented

by Hartmann’s “Time Factory” and Eisenhauer’s

“Hippie Trip”. On Wednesday visitors were

enticed by a three-hour Happy Hour event, when it was

“pay once - ride twice” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on

Friday evening a fantastic fireworks display illuminated

the Paderborn skies.

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“Breakdancer” and

“Katz & Maus” in Paderborn

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A LOOK BACK

ERFURT

Text & Photos:

Rolf Orschel

Mölter’s “Extrem” was built

up as a replacement ride –

and was a big success

The “Musik Palast” from

Jacob in Erfurt

As part of the Erfurt Altstadtfrühling

marking the

beginning of the open-air

season on the Domplatz of

the capital city of Thuringia,

the traditional Frühlingsvolksfest

was held

from 5 th to 21 st April.

More than 50 showmen built

up their attractions at the

start of the new season. On

a front of almost 700 metres

the event with rides and

concession stalls in a spring

décor once again provided

a special flair in front of the

setting of the cathedral and

Severiekirche church. This year, the organiser, the

Sachgebiet Märkte und Stadtfest der Kulturdirektion,

received more than 300 applications

from which more than 50 attractions were chosen

for the event. New for Erfurt were the “Magic” from

Meyer & Sohn, the brand new Walkthrough construction

“Chaos Airport” (Haberkorn) and the

“Super Tower” (Mölter). Rides presented were

Hahnemann’s Ghost ride, the “Musik Palast”

(Jacob), the “Street Style” (Mölter), the “Die goldenen

50er” Switchback (Stoll), the “High

Explosive” coaster (Vorlop), the dodgem track

from Krebs, and Kirchner’s “Flying Circus”. Contracted

as top attraction was the “Mach 5” Booster

(de Vries-Harms) which, effectively placed in front

of the cathedral steps, was to plunge its passengers

head first into the fun from a height of 55

metres. This did not happen though, due to

missing test certificates at the TÜV inspection. As

the missing documents could not be obtained at

short notice, the major ride had to be dismantled

from Tuesday during the first opening week. The

“Extrem” propeller (Mölter) stepped in as a

replacement at short notice, was built up on

Friday morning, approved by the municipal Office

for Public Construction, and whirled its first

passengers through the air punctually at 2 p.m.

The Propeller quickly turned out to be a fullyfledged

replacement ride. Long queues formed in

front of the paybox throughout the event, and on

peak days the ride was virtually besieged. The

younger visitors were able to enjoy the “Super-8-

Schleife” (Malfertheiner), the “Piraten-Rutsche”

(Schultze & Söhne), Stoll’s kiddie carousel, a Jet

Ride (Bang), the “Märchenbahn” (Kirchner) and a

Galloper (Volklandt). They were joined by

numerous snack and beverage booths, sweets

and ice cream booths, Continental pick stands,

and further games of chance and skill. The occupation

of the fairground was appealing and

(apart from the required emergency routes) without

any gaps. On Friday 4 th April at 6.30 p.m. an

ecumenical showman church service was held at

the dodgem track, accompanied by the “Heavens

Garden” gospel choir. On Saturday at 3 p.m. the

event was opened by Mayor Andreas Bausewein

at the market entrance. The market was open

daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. – apart from Saturdays,

Sundays and public holidays, when the

rides made their rounds as early as 11 a.m. On

Good Friday the fair remained closed. And

Wednesdays were the designated family days

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with reduced prices at all ride attractions. At

Easter, the Easter bunny appeared on Domplatz

to distribute 1,000 surprises to the children, and

from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the “Hoppelband” played

lively Dixieland rhythms. Despite a colourful

mixture of thrill and fun, as well as an extensive

campaign advertising the event, overall visitor

attendance was low due to poor weather. After a

rather modest start, the event did not really gain

momentum at Easter. While a couple of participating

showmen were quite satisfied with their

results, others left greatly disappointed. ■

A LOOK BACK

RECKLINGHAUSEN

Text & Photo:

Michael Petersen

It was a fantastic Palmkirmes (4 th to 13 th April)

with many novelties, a successful première, very

good visitor attendance and adequate results for

the participating showmen.

The advertising campaign was almost completely

focussed on the première of the new 80 metre Freefall

Tower from the Andreas Zinnecker family. Even

the posters showed a Freefall Tower. That was quite

a risk, as there are often delays in delivery with

novelty attractions. At no point in time, communication

between the organiser and the Zinnecker

family left any doubt that the Freefall Tower

première would take place in Recklinghausen.

Poster advertising was particularly noticeable as

there was no competition with a circus this year. The

Palmkirmes does not only thrive on local fair visitors,

but about 1 million guests are also enticed from

throughout the entire Ruhr region. Advertising on the

internet is of steadily increasing importance. An upto-date

website and being present on social networks

seems to be indispensable these days.

Interestingly, photos were already posted showing

the departure of the Freefall Tower transports in

Austria. Already in the early morning hours on the

Sunday prior to the opening, a number of fair fans

arrived in Recklinghausen, impatiently waiting for

the arrival of the vehicles. In the end, the arrival and

the build-up of the tower evolved into a real event

the Zinnecker family would rather have done without.

When the vehicles had been positioned on the

originally allocated site, there was a surprising

change of location. At the last second, the fairground

director had learnt that the ground had not

been sufficiently compacted after sewer system

works. As a result, it was not possible to build up the

tower at the allocated site. That's the reason the

tower had to be built up on the circuit course in the

immediate vicinity of the Ferris Wheel.

The layout of the fairground was compelling this year.

The oversized security thoroughfares criticised last

year were considerable narrowed. Only the southern

entrance made an uninviting impression. True, the

Wave-Swinger had been moved further to the

entrance area, but the entrance was still too wide,

thus providing a look behind the scenes.

Also interesting was the close proximity of the

“Voodoo-Jumper” and the “Shake & Roll”. Placing

the once again approved Galloper at the fork between

the “Spuk” Ghost Ride and the “Breakdance”

proved very effective. The few top-end sites were

perfectly occupied and the uninviting gaps between

the attractions had almost disappeared. More

changes were not possible as fire and construction

rules had to be met. Security comes before visual

appearance. Nevertheless an almost perfect

solution was found due to negotiations and on-site

inspections. As is now tradition, the Palmkirmes was

opened at the “Dorfwirt” Bruno Dreßen's establishment.

Just as has been the case in the last few

years, business was rather slow on Friday afternoon,

gaining momentum only in the evening hours

before the opening fireworks display. In ideal

weather, results were good to very good on the

weekends, they were rather modest on the family

day much to the showmen’s surprise, and the

remaining weekdays were tolerable with regard to

revenue. All in all, coming to Recklinghausen has

once again proven worthwhile for almost all the

showmen. It was fun to visit the newly laid out Palmkirmes

and to experience the many new features.

The Palmkirmes will not be able to maintain a high

standard of novelties, though. However, this is not

necessary; two or three novelties and a couple of

relocations is enough.

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A look at the Ferris Wheel,

“Spinning Racer”, and the

“Dorfwirt”

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A LOOK BACK

BERLIN

The Frühlingsfest on

the central fairground

Text & Photos: Ralf Schmitt

The Berlin Frühlingsfest held by the Showman

Association on the central fairground on Kurt-

Schuhmacher-Damm from 28 th March (until 21 st

April) was prominently occupied.

In addition to the “Wilde Maus”, “Juwel” Ferris Wheel,

“Eclipse”, “Melodie Star”, “Jet Force”, “Breakdance”,

“Tanz der Vampire”, “Labyrinth” and the dodgem track,

providing fun for teenagers and adults, there were also

a number of attractions for the younger visitors in

addition to an ample selection of games booths,

Continental pick stands and gastronomic operations.

With the ball gun (Andre Welte), concession stall

(Sipkema), arcade machine (Müller) and the “Beverly

Hills” Pusher (Barthel), as many as four operations

were inaugurated at the Spring Festival. The “Zirkus

des Horrors” also built up on the fairground attracted

additional visitors to the Volksfest (especially on weekdays),

just as did the three flea markets held on the

Sundays. The weekends and the kiddie days were very

well attended and resulted in most of the some 60

showmen being well satisfied with their good to very

good financial results.

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The artist crew of the

neighbouring “Zirkus des

Horrors” tried out the “Tanz der

Vampire” at the Frühlingsfest

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DEGGENDORF

A LOOK BACK

Text & Photos:

Helmut Bresler

SAARLOUIS

Railway station Deggendorf, a sunny

Saturday in the late afternoon. The train

from Zweisel arrives, hopelessly overfilled.

Get in there? No problems, everybody

is getting out in good humour and

dressed in Lederhosen or Dirndls,

wandering towards the 64 th VdK-Frühlingsfest

on the festival grounds.

This was the start of the first weekend of the

of the 11-day event at the beginning of April.

The large festival tent from Widmann and the

Weißbier tent had to be closed in the evening

due to overcrowding. However this promising

start to the season didn't continue. There

were quiet week days, a disappointing

Family Day and an average finale due to the

Deggendorf Frühlingsfest, always taking

place around Labour Day on the 1 st May,

being put forward due to the opening of the

State Horticultural Show.

The Ferris Wheel "Orion 2" from Drliczek was

chosen as the large attraction for the event,

having made its première here 20 years ago.

Further attractions were the "Top Spin 2"

(Kollmann), Autoskooter Miami "Super

Gaudi" (Sonntag), "Star Dancer" (Störzer),

chain ride (Thalkofer und Söhne), Schunkler

"Bavaria Dance" (Thalkofer), as well as the Twister

"Hawaii-Swing" (Neigert). The previously announced

sensation on the list which was to celebrate its prepremière,

Störzer's ride novelty "Black Out", didn't

happen, much to the disappointment of the owner. He

actually had wanted to correct any possible teething

problems beforehand, and then proceed well prepared

from Deggendorf on his première tour. Alex

Zinnecker stepped in with his Swing "Street Fighter".

Werner Siller (78) is 2 nd Chairman of the VdK Deggendorf,

and has been organiser for many years. Parallel,

he also looks after the Homepage of the association

drumming up business, and he also makes regular

appearances at the VdK raffle ticket booth. Preparations

for next year are already underway and he has

also conceived a consumer exhibition without an

entrance fee. His word and his experience carry a lot

of weight. In short – he's a bundle of energy living for

"his" event, is an idealist and an excellent candidate

for an official tribute at a state or federal level. The VdKlocal

committee of Deggendorf has no competition in

Bavaria with around 3,600 members; on a national

level the largest social community has 1.7 million

members. The VdK-Frühlingsfest of today came into

existence due to a small garden and grill party. It has

developed well, and these days, has around 50 show-

The VdK Frühlingsfest in Deggendorf

and its “Motor” Werner Siller

man operators. The festival area "Ackerloh" serves as

a parking area for the large Horticultural Show on the

Danube. 700,000 visitors from Bavaria as well as

neighbouring countries such as Austria and the Czech

Republic are expected. And a Ferris Wheel is also

present there. Some bad news: the Deggendorf Volksfest

in summer will not take place due to the Horticultural

Show. Apparently there is no replacement area

and the show gastronomy should – according to the

municipality decision – have no competitor. The new

"Deggendorf Donaufest" is to begin in 2015 for which

operators are requested to supply clearly defined

attractions such as for example a wooden Ferris

Wheel, fairytale carousel, or a steam railway. ■

Text & Photo: Norman Vogt

The Ostermarkt was celebrated

in Saarlouis this year

from the 4 th to 8 th April.

The Dietz family presented its

brand new 4-level Walkthrough

"Rio", and celebrated

a successful première. Further

debutants were the family

coaster "Doggy Dog" (M.

Zinnecker) and the "Sky

Glider" from Hauck-Renz. Present

once again were the

"Magic" (Spangenberger) and

"Chaos" (F. Spangenberger).

Visitors were able to enjoy a

view over the festival area on

the Ferris Wheel "Alte Liebe"

(Schneider). A dodgem track

and the Matterhorn "Taiga Jet"

(Schneider) rounded off the

offers on large ride constructions.

One of the highlights

was once again the

kiddie and family day on the 8 th

April with reduced prices on all

ride attractions, drawing visitors.

On the 7 th and 8 th April

there was also a market place

set out around the festival area

with around 120 marketers in

attendance.

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European Showmen’s Union

Europäische Schausteller-Union

Union Foraine Européenne

International non-government organisation (NGO) • Established in 1954

President Albert Ritter

“The destruction of the Volksfests means an employment ban for the showmen“

Commentary from ESU-President Albert Ritter regarding safeguarding of the

European fairground culture

Countless traditional Volksfests in Europe

stand shortly before destruction. The latest example

is the “Sinksenfoor“ in Antwerp. Following

legal action by real estate investors the

traditional fair has been driven out of the inner

city and will be held on a railway property far

away from the city-centre statting in 2015. The

Belgian showmen demonstrated at the end of

March 2014 in Antwerp for the retention of the

„Sinksenfoor“.

A comment from ESU President Albert Ritter

(photo) regarding the safeguarding of the

traditional fairground culture in Europe.

“Volksfests have been a permanently established

part of European culture for centuries. They speak

through their multi-dimensional offers for almost

all segments of the population. A strong emotionality

is connected to the leisure time Volksfests.

With all due right, European politicians speak of

the Volksfests as a “traditional cultural possession“,

which should be protected. They praise the economic

strength of the events and applaud the engagement

of the showman. Action however

should suit the words. Those who feel committed

to the care of tradition, customs and European cultural

sentiment should not allow – as the example

of “Sinksenfoor“ in Antwerp shows – the economical

ambitions of a few real estate speculators

to be over and above the interests of hundreds of

thousands of fairground fans.

The European Showman Union is one of the oldest

European professional organisations. It has fought

for 60 years for the future of the Volksfests and the

interests of the showman. We will not allow the

traditional festivals to simply disappear from the

map. And this is not just all about the securing of

fun and amusement for the citizens, but also

about the retention of workplaces in thousands of

small and middle sized companies. We showmen

depend on functioning festivals in order to live. We

can't simply change to another profession when

the fairground is in a state of collapse.

Great emphasis is put on keeping old traditions

alive in Europe. The showmen are the ones who

keep the tradition of the Volksfests and Christmas

markets alive – and they also finance them. There

is hardly a fair or Christmas market where showmen

don't have to pay their fees to operate. That

means that all the costs that come about through

a Volksfest are not paid out from a culture pot or

budget, but funded by the showmen down to the

last cent. Showmen don't want a subvention, however

the framework conditions have to be right.

The displacement or relocation of the Volksfests in

Europe means an employment ban for the showmen

at the same time.

We showmen will continue to fight and put up

resistance for the retention of the traditional European

Volksfest culture. And the fact that this resistance

is worth it is shown by a current example in

Germany. In Jena recently, the development of the

festival area has been stopped after two-thirds of

the locals voted against the steps in a survey. The

public relation works of the German Showman

Association in cooperation with both of the Thuringia

showman associations played a significant

role in this happy development.

In a strong association such as the European

Showman Union we showmen can successfully

resist against the destruction of the Volksfests.

“Unity gives strength!“

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The European Showman Union is fighting for

carousels to be able to continue to turn in Europe in

the future.

Photos: ESU

European Showmen’s Union • Europäische Schausteller-Union • Union Foraine Européenne

“Rendezvous in Paris“ Thrills Europe's Show-women

International meeting of the European Show-women Union

Thank you for the support

At the end of the meeting the President of the

European Show-women Union, Jo Severeyns,

agreed with all the show-women: “The Woman's

Day 2014 was simply wonderful!“.

Jo Severeyns gave thanks particularly to Annika

and Michelle Theunisz, Astrid Severeyns and Leon

Thommis, who were all a great help in making the

stay in Paris for all participants an unforgettable

experience.

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Boat ride on the Seine.

The participants of the European Women's Meeting 2014 in front of the fairground museum “Musée de

Arts Forains“.

Photos: ESU

In response to an invitation from the European

Show-woman Union (ESFU) show-women from

Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, England,

Sweden and Finland met up in Paris on the 7 th

and 8 th of March 2014. A colourful programme

had been prepared for the “Rendezvous in

Paris“ which thrilled participants.

The highlight of the two-day meeting in the

French capital was a visit to the showman museum

“Musée des Arts Forains”. The world famous

collection that belongs to the owner of the des

Pavillons de Bercy, Jean Pauls Favand, harbours a

unique choice of fairground attractions such as the

historic carousel, concert organs, and rides. Director

Jeans Paul Favand personally showed the

guests through exhibition rooms after a heartfelt

welcome. The unique exhibition made the hearts

of the show-women beat a little faster. Additionally

Jean Pauls Favand had many anecdotes and

stories to tell about the exhibits.

After refreshments of champagne and canapés

the guests enjoyed an exclusive tour through the

warehouse of the museum – which is a museum

in itself – where under normal circumstances visitors

are not allowed entry. Whether a comfortable

togetherness in the Café Barjot in Quatier Bastille,

a private boat ride on the Seine, a wine tasting with

fine wines and champagnes, or a visit to the Eiffel

Tower and the artist quarter in Montmartre... the

women's day in Paris left nothing to be desired and

gave participants enough opportunity to have

talks within a colleague's circle.

Jo Severeyns, President of the European Showwomen

Union (centre), handing over a guest gift to

the Museum Director Jean Pauls Favand (left).

Historic carousel in the showman museum.

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COASTER

A ride on Liseberg's

new Looping Coaster

promises very intensive

airtime in parts

When the layout was first

introduced almost two years

ago for the first time, one could

already surmise that it would

be an ambitious project. However

that what went into operation

in April 2014 exceeded

even the highest expectations:

"Helix" is currently and most

probably the best “classical”

looping coaster in Europe and

catapults – in every sense of

the word – both the operator

and manufacturer into new

spheres!

Text:

Frank Lanfer

Photos: Frank Lanfer,

Marcus Gaines,

Justin Garvanovic

Helix

Since time immemorial, with his attractions

Liseberg has understood the art of how to be

noticed. Directly at the gates to the city, the in

1923 established amusement park is an ultra

large and unusual salutation to all Göteborg visitors

and those returning home. This has been so

for many decades, even if the appearance of the

park repeatedly changed over the years. However

there has never before been such a lasting

and decisive change as this year! And all simply

because the reserved looking green-coloured

new looping attraction is highly visible due to its

immense size from the autobahn facing the

mountain, having an elongation of around 300

metres, and with that utilizing almost complete

Liseberg, the nearly 40 metres high hill after which

the theme park was named.

When entering the park entrance, visitors don't

notice anything initially – not acoustically and not

optically. The over 1,300 metres long "Helix" with

a height difference of more than 50 metres is hidden

behind the trees and adapts to the park's

topography.

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And one can hardly hear the trains anyway, and

maybe "Helix" is even the quietest large coaster

in the world. But still waters run deep ... or in this

case, surprisingly different.

It's quite logical that the manufacturer is naturally

excited by his own product. Anyway, for Roland

Mack a ride on "Helix" on the eve of the official

park opening, it was definitely something very

special: "It was my first roller coaster ride after my

accident last year when I broke 12 ribs. As a precaution

I went to the doctor this morning, but

everything is alright. That speaks for itself

doesn't it?" he said, before taking part in the first

official coaster ride on the morning of the 26 th April

2014. And in actual fact it does speak for itself,

because despite the many inversions and track

layout that doesn't allow for any breathing space,

a ride on the "Helix" is a first class riding delight.

The exit from the station

leads immediately into the first

drop with a subsequen

inversion

A view into the station

area and what passengers

await immediately: the 10

metres deep first drop (left)

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COASTER

The distinctive Pretzel

element is only one of many

interesting ride figures on

“Helix”

PRINT GOES WILD

With us you are in the first row!

Onride-Video of “Helix” now on:

www.facebook.com/kirmesparkrevue

and on our youtube channel:

www.youtube.com/kirmesparkrevue

PRINT GOES WILD

An exklusive interview mit Park

Manager Andreas Veilstrup-Andersen:

www.facebook.com/kirmesparkrevue

and on our youtube channel:

www.youtube.com/kirmesparkrevue

A Complex Track Layout

To write down an exact ride description on paper

is hardly possible due to the complexity of the

experience, and wouldn't do justice to real riding.

However we've made an effort just the same,

which began initially in our attempting to overcome

32 metres of height, which lies between the

entrance arch of the park and the station area.

This is possible either on foot or on a moving staircase.

We decided on the last possibility as did

most of the other park guests. Arriving at the top

are not only the waiting area for the 116 metres

tall Intamin Freefall Tower "Atmosfear" but also

that for "Helix". This appeared to be just as long

as the coaster itself and meandered and wound

through a cement-steel ensemble, which reminds

one of the very simply designed but still very

architecturally appealing buildings from star

architect Tadao Ando.

Arriving at the station area we could choose –

unfortunately a rarity these days – where we wanted

to sit, although the pull-down lap bars offer

maximum freedom in all rows. Additionally they

are slightly heightened so that even the more taller

passengers can experience the upcoming ride

with freely hanging legs. Additionally, the socalled

"Stadium Seats" are used with a higher

seating row in each car, in order to ensure an

optimal view from all seats.

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And finally we take off, but what sort of surprisingly

intensive ride start is this? The 20-seat train

rolls directly into the steep 10.5 metres deep first

drop, which already supplies a terrific airtime particularly

on the back rows! There's no time to wonder

as the first inversion follows that is a type of a

somewhat slowly travelling corkscrew containing

a small hang time. A long drawn out 180° curve

to the left leads us directly to the first approximately

50 metres long acceleration course. At

high speed we enter an unusually large

corkscrew – the second highest elevation on the

ride. Following a curve and a continually intensive

reversal turn, after another curve we enter the significant

pretzel element directly, which actually is

an elongated Norwegian Loop, in other words an

Inclined Loop and subsequent Immelmann. However,

because it travels and looks like a pretzel,

this 27.5 metres high ride figure is also called that

officially by the park. And the entrance into this

ride figure is strictly speaking only a near-inversion.

That really doesn't make any difference to

the ride fun naturally, because it really does feel

like a real inversion. A further genuine inversion

on the other hand is the exit from the pretzel. And

no less spectacular, the ride continues along with

an intensive airtime hill followed by a Zero-g-Roll

or alternatively also known also as a Revolution

figure that stands us on our heads with only very

low contact pressure. A "Stengel-Dive", a strongly

inclined airtime-sequence to the side, leads into

the 360° helix, to which the coaster owes its name.

Hardly had the train reduced its speed a little, the

second launch waited behind a sharp 180° turnabout.

On the 70 metres long and 10° ascending

course we were once again catapulted at maximum

speed only to stand on our heads immediately

in the lofty heights in an Inverted Top Hat.

Following this highest point of the attraction we

climbed a second airtime hill, which can almost

be described as a monster-hump as we drop 25

metres into the depths with very intensive weightlessness.

Following a long drawn out ascending

180° curve, a nice S-curve-sequence comes

about, and another turnabout on the Liseberg

plateau leads us back to the station – but not without

an inversion for the last time, provided by a

long drawn out Heartline-Roll with an appropriately

long hang time, which is typical of

Europa-Park's "blue fire" coaster and others of this

ride series.

A Unique Ride Experience

What an experience! Almost one and half minutes

of ride time without a pause. An endless stringing

together of different ride figures completely without

the noticeable and often disturbing trim

FAST FACTS

■ Opening: 26 th 2014

■ Track length: 1,380 m

■ Track height: 54 m

■ Height difference: 51 m

■ Max. speed: 100 km/h

■ 7 Inversions:

2 Single-Corkscrews,

Pretzel, Zero-g-Roll,

Inverted Top Hat,

Heartline Roll

■ Max. acceleration:

- 1.0 g bis + 4.3 g

■ Ride time: 1 min 50 sec

■ Pure ride time (from first

drop to final brake):

1 min 20 sec

■ 3 trains each with 5 cars,

per car 4 pers.

■ Capacity: 1,350 p.p.h.

■ Built-up: RCS, Germany

■ Dynamics/Statics: Stengel

GmbH, Germany

■ Manufacturer: Mack Rides,

Waldkirch, Germany

■ Operator: Liseberg,

Göteborg, Sweden

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A view of a part of the

track course / Photo right: the

subsequent Heartline-Roll with

hang time

"Helix" offers airtime not

only on the two humps and the

reverse turn, but also in the

inversion

brakes – that's not found anywhere else! In actual

fact, both launch sections also serve as block

brakes and make the simultaneous three train operation

possible. The consistent high speed, and

not a second of boredom despite the length and

the fast succession of the various elements correspond

to the spirit of the times, as for example

also reflected in the always faster and faster film

cuts. If anything, then the continuous slight vibrations

– more in the front as the back – is noticeable

but not disturbing. But one must keep a

watch for changes during the years of operation.

“Helix” Maximizes the Topography

However there's hardly another coaster in the

world that could use the available topography

better. "Helix" almost playfully exposes the sloping

grounds, and that's the way it should always

be, and the reason why "Helix" may well serve as

a model for All-Terrain-Coasters. And so "Helix"

follows in the footsteps of the 1987 from

Zierer/BHS erected "Lisebergbanan", which with

its 1,340 metres track course has a height difference

of 45 metres.

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And with all this, the relatively tranquil Liseberg

Park leads the way for the second time, in front of

other world known and occasionally financially

stronger parks, and shows how to deal best with

available local characteristics, in order to achieve

an individual and world class attraction. One

could think for example of Six Flag Magic Mountain

also “named” after its local mountain, where

unfortunately only very few new rides reflect a reaction

to the local topography. In Göteborg however

it was all done correctly and the visitor numbers

will without a doubt confirm this fact impressively.

And one can only hope that more parks are

brave enough to recognise their own strength in

order to produce a unique ride experience.

idea was scrapped in September 2011 and the

project restarted. Our new guidelines were a long

course with one or two built in launch sequences,

and for reasons of noise we wanted the main part

of the construction to be erected on the eastern

slope of the Liseberg Mountain, facing away from

our neighbours. Only few highlights of the ride

were to tower over the mountain, and the natural

height difference of the mountain was to be used

to maximum extent. And the new station area was

to erect on the site that was occupied of the

earlier 3D-cinema.

The two coasters that

have a lot in common meet up at

a number of points: the "Lisebergbanan"

(built 1987) and the

new "Helix"

Interview with Andreas Andersen

For many years you were Vice President

of the Copenhagen Tivoli and one of the driving

forces behind the erection of their huge

Floorless-Coaster from B&M. When you stepped

in as the new Park Manager at Liseberg in

Sweden in early 2011, was it already evident

that the first thing you wanted to do here was

to also realize a large coaster project?

Not directly, as my predecessor Mats Wedin

had already pushed for the development of a new

mega-coaster. Originally it was to be an 84

metres high Hyper Coaster from Mack Rides,

however due to the expected noise pollution for

residents and the less aesthetic overall effect, the

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Two experts and simultaneously

passionate coaster

fans together: Park Manager

Andreas Andersen (left) and Dr.

Werner Stengel / Photo right:

Dr. Stengel signing the guest of

honour wall board

As Liseberg is open until

late in the evening during the

main season (frequently until

11 p.m.), an attractive

illumination is very important

You are an experienced Park Manager but

also a real coaster fan. What was more important

for you: a coaster from Mack Rides or

the cooperation with Werner Stengel?

One has nothing to do with the other. Following

a visit to Europa-Park it was definite quite early

that we wanted a coaster similar to “blue fire”.

However our project very quickly reached dimensions

that would have been very difficult to

realize without Stengel’s participation, as it’s a fact

that Stengel is a guarantee for first class riding

pleasure. The first sketches were developed by

Mack’s engineer Dennis Gordt, and Mack was

bringing the Stengel offices on board early

enough in order to implement such a challenging

and complicated track course in the best possible

way.

When first layouts were released, one could

get the impression that the new coaster had a

lot in common with Intamin’s “Cheetah Hunt”:

two launches, a track near to the ground. inversions,

an out-and-back design. But “Helix”

is however quite different in nature.

We took the best elements from many

coasters, amongst them “blue fire” and “Cheetah

Hunt” in order to build something completely new.

The biggest difference is however that our

coaster looks like a tangle of spaghetti instead of

a more stretched out layout. For this reason we

don’t classify “Helix” as a Launch Coaster, but as

a Looping Coaster with launches. But we didn’t

want to use traditional loops, in fact quite the opposite.

On “Helix” passengers can even experience

airtime in the inversions!

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Considerably many prominent guests from the branch at the opening among them

naturally also Roland and Michael Mack from Europa-Park, alternatively Mack Rides

With “Kanonen” from Intamin there is an

attractive Launch Coaster at the park. Were

there never thoughts of extending the portfolio

with for example an Inverted Coaster?

Naturally we had considered this; however in

the end we found that our ideas were best realizable

with the chosen seating position. By the way

in the case of “Kanonen” the very intense launch

stands in the foreground and less the relatively

short track course.

steps can be expected next?

Now, a total of around 80,000 m 2 are

available for future expansion. This is

very comfortable for an inner-city park

such as Liseberg. Actually we are thinking

about erecting a hotel or an indoor

water park, or even both. However, we

are in the very early planning stages,

and the project could very well also take

a different direction.

A year ago, Liseberg purchased the neighbouring

50,000 m 2 sized earlier Saab-company

grounds. What attractions or development

Until then we wish you a lot of

success with the terrific “Helix”.

Thank you for the interview. ■

COASTER

Extreme drops and

extreme acceleration are

the benchmark data of the

new coaster at Holiday Park

Who would have expected it?

Recently, Holiday Park, now

under Plopsa management, had

heavily invested in the family

public with "Majaland" and

"Anno Tobak" being redesigned

into "Tabalugas Abenteuer",

clearly showing the direction

the park was going. But a new

coaster was then announced

that is anything else than a

harmless family coaster!

Text:

Tim Herre

Photos: Tim Herre, Holiday Park

From left: Jim Seay, Steve

Van den Kerkhof and Bernd

Beltz opening the attraction and

simultaneously absolving the

first official ride

Sky Scream

Absolutely nobody expected something like "Sky

Scream", and evil tongues even maintained that

Holiday Park had erected an attraction that passes

by complete target groups. This is naturally complete

nonsense as in a park where attractions such

as "Expedition GeForce" stand and waiting times

are way over the 60-minute-mark at times, it very

much appears that "thrill" continues to have its fans,

regardless of how colourful, happy and family

amusing "Majaland" may be.

"Sky Scream" extends the ride portfolio of the

park in the Palatinate excellently. Although

somewhat lower than Intamin's "Expedition

GeForce" (Built 2011), it travels upside down

– and that at its highest point of almost 46

metres. The attraction is located at the back end of

the park on the earlier location of "Super Wirbel",

Germany's first inversion coaster in a park (built

1979), which unfortunately had to make way in

2013. "Sky Scream" is now the core of a new area

that is devoted to the world of the undead and vampires.

Very soon everything will look just as creepy

here as on the sketches and model, complete with

"Fear Snack", bakery, shop and further infrastructure,

all very necessary in the otherwise – and sorry

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for the wordplay – lifeless part of the park. There's

been very little done in the area around the new

coaster for the family public, but they have already

been well served in the past years. Over 25 million

Euro has been invested in the park since the

takeover by the Plopsa-Group in 2010, the lion's

share going towards beautifying the park, and new

family attractions.

The decision for "Sky Screamer" was relatively sudden

during the IAAPA exhibition last year in November.

"As we heard the condition that the attraction

had to be operational within five months, well,

we saw that as a challenge. And it was pretty close"

admitted Jim Seay from the American manufacturer

Premier Rides. The relatively mild winter was a

little helpful in being able to introduce the new ride

to the press a few days prior to the season's start.

time, so that the complete track course can be absolved

forwards. The roll is travelled through at a

height of 45.7 metres – a manoeuvre that reminds

one a little on the roll in the lofty heights on the "Sky

Wheel" attraction from Maurer Söhne – as does the

whole ride actually if there were not the differences

of the LSM-launch and the extended course. The

train then travels towards the abyss but is slowed

down by the electromagnetic brakes – in order to

proceed slowly, actually provokingly slowly to tip

vertically. And it's here that the floodgates really

open: the vehicle group drops vertically into the

depths rotating simultaneously on the longitudinal

axis and accelerating within two seconds to a good

80 kilometres per hour speed – ride guests hang

"Sky Scream" is located

on the earlier site of "Super

Wirbel", from which only an

inversion remains as a small

homage

Not for Weak Nerves

A ride on the "Sky Scream" is something else. The

second installation of the ride type following "Superman

– Ultimate Flight" at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

is really nothing for those with weak nerves.

The 12-seat car group is launched three times, first

forwards, then backwards, then forwards again.

The first forward launch is quite placid and therefore

the train just makes the climb on first quadrant

arc. Then the car rolls backwards... and all hell

breaks loose! The reverse launch really pulls the

socks off when the train is accelerated to reach

almost the peak of the non-inverting-loop.

The ride continues downwards and with a lot of pep.

The powerful LSM goes into operation for the last

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This is the overall view of

the still non-themed coaster

"Sky Scream"

somewhat helplessly in their lap bars and are jolly

happy that there are any at all. Massive negative g-

forces are followed directly by intensely positive

forces when the ride continues upwards and into

the twist in the non-inverting loop, before the train

makes its final dive and descends into the station.

The station is then travelled through by the train

completely and climbs the first quadrant arc once

again before it rolls in reverse and is braked, coming

to a halt at the loading position. Wow!

One can justifiably claim that there is no other

coaster that offers such a thrill on such a small

ground area. Even the well-versed coaster-addicted

confirms the intensity of "Sky Scream". This attraction

is definitely only for the very, very hardened

who are really into thrill moments in maximally concentrated

form.

The decoration on the day of opening didn't go past

a temporary solution, but is understandably due to

the short time span between ordering and comple-

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tion. Steve van den Kerkhof: "We are confident that

everything will look just as on the sketches and

model by the end of June at the latest". Until then

"Sky Screamer" more for thrill-purists, will serve its

guests excellently. The capacity of a good 430

passengers per hour can also be seen as very acceptable

for a construction of this type.

Sum up: Holiday Park has extended its offer for its

target group excellently with "Sky Scream". The

construction ranks in the top class of European thrill

machines, and will give real pleasure to whiteknuckle-fans.

With "Expedition GeForce", "Sky

Scream" and the "Free Fall Tower", Holiday Park

offers enough reason to travel again to Hassloch

not only for the family public, but also young

adrenalin junkies.

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As already known from

Maurer Söhne: the absolute

free Heartline-Roll in the skies

completely without supports –

however the extended track

course and the LSM are really

something!

BOSQUE MAGICO COCA-COLA

Text:

Frank Lanfer

Photo:

Premier Rides

An almost structurally identical coaster of this

type is to also open in a Latin-American theme

park.

The Mexican park which has a main sponsor that

can be unequivocally identified is located near

the city of Monterrey. The park will be celebrating

its 20-year anniversary in the upcoming spring,

and to celebrate the occasion will be installing a

new 20,000 m_ sized theme area. The main attraction

will be the almost 50 metres high coaster

from Premier Rides, which – similar to Holiday

Park – will have a demonic theme and will be

named appropriately the "Zombie Coaster".

Whilst the track course will be identical to the

German "Sky Scream" and the North American

"Superman Ultimate Flight", for the first time, the

Mexican coaster will contain a double station with

switch function, in order to attain a higher

capacity.

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FAST FACTS

■ Opening: 12 th April 2014

■ Track length: 263 m

■ Track height: 45.7 m

■ Max. Speed: 99 km/h

■ 1 Inversion: Heartline-Roll

■ Total ride time: 47 sec

■ 1 train with 2 cars,

per car 6 pers.

■ Capacity: 430 p.p.h.

■ Manufacturer: Premier

Rides, Baltimore, Maryland,

USA

■ Operator: Holiday Park,

Hassloch, Germany

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TOP ACT

The futuristic cable

railway gondola initially

travels through the huge

tree stump before stopping

there on the way back

A world novelty has been erected

in Conny-Land, the largest

theme park in Switzerland: a

fun-cable railway with a simulated

crash – the nightmare of

every skier can now be experienced

live. Responsible for

the new attraction is manufacturer

Swiss Rides.

Text & Photos:

Matteo Crepaldi

Mammut Tree

Shuttle Loop coaster "Cobra". Designed

by Pax Rides and opened

to the public in 2010 after a few delays,

the coaster is 42 metres high

and has a loop and a airtime-hill in

Conny-Land opened in 1982 in Lipperswill its track course.

(canton Thurgau), in the North-Eastern corner The new ride for the 2014 season falls into the

of Switzerland and not far from Lake Constance. category "family-friendly thrill rides" and is called

The park now covers more than 40 hectares and it "Mammut Tree". It is the perfect combination of a

counts 15 well themed attractions, the vast majority ropeway with breathtaking special effects. The

of which are aimed at a very young target audience. manufacturer of this new type of attraction, which

The interesting thing is that most of them are somehow

interactive or very unique, for example "Woo-

beyond the park's perimeter, is Swiss Rides.

due to the small size of Conny Land, projects

doo Island", an interactive water attraction produced

by abc Rides with round boats. If this is not thrill-

gondola with four seat rows, accommodating a total

The transport vehicle is a single dark orange oval

ing enough, Conny-Land also offers the 42 metres of sixteen ride guests. And because the outside

The 16 comfortable seats

of the gondola are – as known

from a ski lift – wonderfully

open-designed

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ows are on a slightly higher level, this ensures a

good view in all positions. The seats look very highquality

and are also very comfortable. Safety is provided

by lap bars: one for each row which, as on

typical cable railways in skiing areas, affords maximum

freedom of movement for passengers.

When all the riders are safely secured, the gondola

begins moving and offers a beautiful view of the

"Cobra" and other surrounding attractions. Approximately

halfway through, the ride passes inside a

giant tree and continues on its way, stopping above

the main entrance. Due to the sudden stop, the

gondola swings back and forth a couple of times,

and then begins to move backwards. Once inside

the tree, it stops giving the feeling that something

is not quite right. At this point, the all around speakers

produce a loud sound similar to thunder, and

the doors of the tree close, leaving the riders in total

darkness.

The idea of being stuck in a thunderstorm is created

by fans producing wind and mist and by the

lateral swinging of the vehicle. Soon, weather conditions

get worse and the number of effects increase,

including heavy shaking as well as sparks

falling down the walls. In the end, according to the

storyline, the cables snap and the ropeway vehicle

falls to the ground with a final explosion and real

flames.

In reality, the ride remains well secured inside the

giant tree and the end of the storm is marked by the

reopening of the doors and a voice yodelling, which

is the traditional Swiss way of communication

around mountain regions. Then the attraction slowly

goes back to the station.

The total ride time is approximately three and a half

minutes. At the time of copy deadline, "Mammut

Tree" was still in its test phase. After completion and

before the official opening, the park has advised

that more effects such as fog and lightning would

be added.

All in all "Mammut Tree" is a lovely and very interesting

new ride concept, and without a doubt future

constructions will be even more perfect and

equipped with further effects. Despite the minimal

theming, the giant tree is very well made and

thoroughly realistic looking. The special effects can

be quite surprising, especially as the inside of the

tree is well insulated from the outside, making it

hard for riding guests to predict what is going to

happen. For a park like Conny-Land the "Mammut

Tree" is a new attraction which will be enjoyed by a

wide range of guests, bringing this small park in the

spotlight for many amusement park enthusiasts.

The huge over 20 metres

high tree trunk is the new landmark

at Conny-Land

A closer view of the hidden

technology inside the tree

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The station area

FAST FACTS

■ Soft-Opening: May 2014

■ Length: 170 m

■ Max. speed: 5 m/s

■ Tree height: 20.2 m

■ Height drive station: 7.6 m

■ Height turn station: 17.6 m

■ Rope-Ø: 38 mm

■ Ride time: 3 min 30 sec

■ 1 gondola with 16 seats


■ Manufacturer: Swiss Rides

AG, Lochriet, Switzerland

■ Operator: Conny-Land,

Lipperswil, Switzerland

The covered gondola has

a length of 4.9 metres

Interview with Roby Gasser

Mammut Tree is the new ride at Conny Land.

It is a really innovative ride concept; can you tell

us how this idea was developed?

The original idea for the ride came directly from

Swiss Rides and in their very first concept thoughts

were of a recreation of the Matterhorn. Unfortunately,

this was way out of proportion for a park the size

of Conny-Land so we had to come up with a different

concept, and this is how the idea of the giant

tree came to life.

Let's talk for a moment about the construction

of Mammut Tree; what were the biggest

challenges you had to face?

As usual, when building a ride during the winter,

the biggest problem is to secure everything

against adverse weather conditions. This meant

that while building the tree, there had to be scaffoldings

all around it to protect it. Luckily, last winter

was better than others in the past, and with very

little of snow the work was carried out right on

schedule.

At the moment Mammut Tree is still undergoing

a testing phase; has an opening date been

decided yet?

No, at the moment we still have not set an official

opening date for the ride. But as everything is

functioning without a problem and only minor adjustments

need to be made, everything will be completed

soon.

What kind of adjustments will be made?

The sequence inside the tree will be extended

and more effects will be added. There will probably

be smoke screen projections. Due to the presence

of fire and sparks flying along the walls it is not possible

to install video screens so smoke screens will

be the only possibility to show images.

Will there be more theming around the ride?

Yes, we will add some theme to the station and

around the turn-station in the parking lot.

Thank you for the interview and we wish you

a successful 2014 season.

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KIDDIE RIDE

A good coaster doesn't

apparently have to be large

for children to like it – even

the smallest coaster in the

world has managed it

A very special type of world

novelty has been present in

Germany since 2014 – and that

four times simultaneously: the

smallest coaster in the world!

The prototype of this “world

record attraction” opened in

the East German Erlebnispark

Belantis.

Text:

Frank Lanfer

Photos: Frank Lanfer, Belantis

Huracanito

The construction is a small roller coaster that has

been adapted to the special requirements of

small children. Its height of just about two metres

is hardly higher than an adult, however for the little

ones the attractive construction appears to be

quite spectacular! One can see it in the eyes of

the kiddies when they give a twitch of joy with the

first view of "their" coaster.

Additionally they experience their first and own

coaster ride without the company of their parents

on the "Huracanito"! This is an exciting experience

that isn't so quickly forgotten and can be told to

friends in kindergarten. It's rather a pity then that

there is no Onride-Video for sale, despite the

shortness of the ride. Which parent wouldn't like

to have a professional video of their offspring on

the first coaster ride in life?

The little brother of what was opened in

2010, the 32 metres high "Euro-Fighter"

looping attraction that also came from

Gerstlauer, is the main component of the

new kiddie area that includes playground

and electric autobahn. Park Manager Erwin Linnenbach:

"We wanted an active waiting area whilst

papa is riding with the older siblings on the

"Huracan".

The coaster with the simple oval track course

looks just as colourful and also has a similar name

to the larger "Huracan" next door! A ride begins

with the 30° steep chain lift. The 180° curve in the

more or less "lofty" height travels into the first drop.

With a top speed of 15 kilometres per hour, the

nicely designed cars travel towards the ground –

a real thrill for daring kids. However that's not all:

there is even a connecting and small airtime hill,

before the second 180° curve leads passengers

in the direction of the station. And if there's not a

long waiting queue then the operator can even

initiate a second round.

FAST FACTS


■ Track length: 23 m

■ Track height: 2 m

■ Max. Height difference: 1.4 m

■ Max. Speed: 15 km/h

■ Pure ride time: 15 sec

■ 1 car for 1 pers.

■ Ground area: 9 m x 4 m

■ Gauge: 25 cm

■ Manufacturer: Gerstlauer,

Münsterhausen, Germany

■ Operator: Belantis, Leipzig,

Germany

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Adults however are (unfortunately) deprived of a

ride on the smallest roller coaster in the world, as

the one metre long and 60 centimetres wide

soapbox designed cars have only enough room

for one person with a maximum weight of 40 kilos.

Only children between three and eight years of

age, or alternatively with a height between 90 and

120 centimetres are allowed to partake.

Due to the really quite slow passenger changeover

with small children at the loading and disembarking

area, the maximum capacity per hour

is 60 passengers.

Nevertheless the "Kiddy Racer" appears to be

developing into a sales hit: introduced for the first

time a year ago on the Gerstlauer company

grounds, a further three structurally identical constructions

have gone into operation this year: The

Erlebnispark Steinau, Trampolino Andernach, and

the Jaderpark each purchased a "Kiddy Racer" –

all of them in comparison to the prototype at

Belantis – are self-operational. An accompanying

adult must secure the individually adjustable

restraint, close the station door, and press two

buttons simultaneously in order to start the chain

lift. In an emergency the "external operator" can

transport the car from the lift to the station backwards.

This saves personnel costs, which is very

important for small parks in particular, and for

which the "Kiddy Racer" was originally designed.

The necessary ground area for a ride selfoperational

construction (including fencing and

loading platform) is 10.5 by 6.6 metres.

Event Park GmbH is also interested in a further

construction. Erwin Linnenbach: "We would love to

have a transportable version as well, which we

could use for our events that could be transported

on a trailer without much effort, and built up

quickly and simply.”

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The complete new kiddie

area at theme-land "Reich der

Sonnentempel"

Erwin Linnenbach is the

majority shareholder and new

General Manager of Belantis

Interview with Erwin Linnenbach

The very likable 53-year old family father Erwin Linnenbach

is considered as one of the most influential

personalities in the German private radio

branch. Two years ago, the native-born Saarland

personality ended his radio career in order to commence

something new once again. Since the 1 st

April 2014, he is the Belantis-boss.

Shortly before the new season started, you

took over management of the theme park as

majority shareholder What were the reasons

for this?

I was a shareholder of the Event Park GmbH

& Co. KG right from the beginning, which operated

Belantis, and since a number of years also the

event agency EmiR Entertainment. The only thing

was I wasn't involved actively in operation. But

after I had been in private radio for almost 25

years, I wanted to begin something completely

new; for example I would have gladly been

Manager of FC Barcelona – my childhood dream.

But it all turned out differently?

Yes. As I'm happy in central Germany and see

great potential in the Leipzig Lake District, I took

the opportunity to purchase more shares in

Belantis and became therefore the majority shareholder.

I was significantly involved in the development

of Belantis, so in a way it's always been "my"

park. I am now not only an employee Manager, but

also owner. And I'm very keen about it all. It is a

matter very close to my heart to further develop

Belantis and to lead it into the future.

In the times of private-equity-purchasing,

your personal commitment sounds very agreeable.

What however will the future bring

specifically?

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KIDDIE RIDE

We have achieved much during the past 12

years, but all took its time. And also everything

around our park took longer than originally

planned, and the renaturalisation and touristic

development of the surrounding landscape

remains incomplete. However we stand before a

very deciding phase: the Leipzig Lake District is

taking shape much more and with that Belantis will

take on a special supra-regional role. Already now

the earlier surface mining area has become a

huge local recreation area. In two years time the

flooding of the large lake, the Zwenkauer See, will

have been completed, which with an area of

almost 1,000 hectares boarders in the immediate

vicinity of our property. What would make more

sense than to develop a complete tourist

destination?

So the erection of a park-own hotel is to be

expected in order to create a multiple-day

resort?

In last October, I would have answered that

we would have our own hotel in two years. However

in the interim it has been confirmed that the

largest holiday resort in the Leipzig Lake District

is to come into being. 1,600 beds alone are

already in planning. This offers a simple cooperation.

Nevertheless I could well imagine that we

could also establish our own overnight accommodation

without going into competition with a

holiday resort.

And which developments will come about

in the actual theme park?

The next step will be the long overdue

ringschluss with a very attractive ride attraction

between the North and the South American theme

worlds. Further along we want to put the original

overall theming into concrete terms, in order to

make the idea of a journey through different countries

a more intense experience.

The simple but effective

track course for children

The water only has to rise

3.5 metres to reach the planned

edge of the banks; a huge holiday

resort is planned to be

erected in the immediate nearvicinity

of Freizeit Park Belantis

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An aerial view of Belantis

from 2010

You already mentioned earlier that you

were co-initiator of Belantis. How did that come

about?

Aventura in Spain. This terrific park naturally plays

in another league, but I absolutely wanted to adapt

the theme travel here.

This ancient looking world

map is the Belantis park map

In the radio business, it is necessary to come

into contact with politicians and other important

personalities. When the gigantic 500 hectares

Karl-May-project that was already in the planning

phase had failed, there was a discussion with the

Saxon Prime Minister Prof. Kurt Biedenkopf and

personnel. More by accident than anything, the

subject came up as to why we as a private radio

group and event agency would not use our communication

strength and entertainment competence

for the operation of our own theme park. That

was in 1998.

And you took up the challenge?

Naturally as a radio man I had no idea about

theme parks, even though I'd always been closely

tied to them, having grown up near Holiday Park,

and my favourite park has always been Port-

In the newly formed German States there

wasn't any theme park at that time. Why then

of all places in an industrial wasteland and not

for example near to Berlin?

The search for a location took over a year, and

we are of the opinion that with central Germany we

made the right decision. Here we have the necessary

political and regional support and also

enough space for future expansion. Additionally

we were visionary in our thinking: what would

happen in 10 or 20 years time when the renaturalisation

was completed, an autobahn had been

built, and the lake landscape was taken on by

tourism? In those days there was nothing here except

huge surface mining cavities. Nobody could

imagine that on Europe's largest landscape remediation

site there would one day be an attractive

experience landscape – with a theme park as

a touristic beacon.

Did you consult an architectural office

specialising in theme parks?

The RSH (Radio Schleswig Holstein) also belongs

to our group, and so we had contact to

Hansa-Park. Park Manager Andreas Leicht gave

us a lot of input and a lot of advice and assistance.

Finally we contracted architect Rüdiger Renno to

undertake the feasibility study and the approval

for the reuse of the Brownfield land. Financing was

available in 2001 and already on the 5 th April 2003

we could celebrate the opening.

Thank you for the interview. We wish you a

successful journey with Belantis in the upcoming

decades also.

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WATER RIDE

Abundant water battles

occur on all these types of

attractions, new however is

the extension with a somewhat

more tranquil boat ride

PortAventura is being talked

about once again this season,

because everything that the

Spanish park destination near

Barcelona tackles is s size bigger

than anywhere else: following

Europe's highest coaster

(2012) and Europe's highest

water slide (2013), in April 2014

sees the opening of the longest

boat-water battle in Europe!

Text:

Photos:

Frank Lanfer

Frank Lanfer, PortAventura

Angkor

With a course length of 323 metres the "Angkor:

Adventure in the Lost Kingdom" is by far the

longest construction in the category of "Splash Battles"

and "Boat Battles". The ride duration is a whole

ten minutes along the water canal, which meanders

through the imposing, artificial temple landscape of

Cambodia. General Manager Fernando Aldecoa:

"In the case of most attractions of this type the ride

course runs into a large pool, which at first glance

is completely manageable and where the

occupants can only spray each other at a maximum.

We however wanted an interactive river

attraction."

And those who really want to be soaked will not be

disappointed in "Angkor" either, as following a more

or less placid boat ride through ancient temples

and typical river villages, there's a second part of

the ride: about half of the course comprises of a

strongly winding water canal with five turnabouts.

In this section there is enough cooling down

guaranteed under the Catalonian sun, as in parts

there are very close encounters with other boats as

well as with park onlookers who operate the water

cannons from the shore. Due to the abundant

theme elements that always hide a part of the track

course, these meetings are often very surprising –

and wet.

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And maybe best of all is that on "Angkor" there are

no limits for the passengers. Ergo: "Here really

everybody can participate, even small children

who are too little for the ride constructions in the

neighbouring Sesame Street area! And with that

"Angkor" is a real family attraction that perfectly

rounds off the park portfolio.

Other novelties this year are a new 4D-film in "Sea

Odysea" and three new shows at the park. Additionally,

the artistic group von Cirque du Soleil will be

making guest appearances in the summer months

with its new programme "Kooza" at PortAventura

Resort – exclusively at a European theme park.

Naturally PortAventura is already casting long

shadows in the full sense of the word with its next

large project, the planned "Ferrari Land" for 2016,

about which we have already reported in depth

(see KPR 4/2014). Further details were announced

within the frames of the press conference on the

FAST FACTS


■ Total length: 323 m

■ Max. speed: 0.6 m/s

■ Ride time: 9 min

■ 14 boats, each for 8 pers


■ Manufacturer: Mack Rides,

Waldkirch, Germany

■ Operator: PortAventura

Resort, Salou, Spain

The entrance to the new

"Angkor" theme area is very

impressive

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WATER RIDE

Nice side effect:

because the 10,500 m 2 sized

"Angkor" area is outside the

park area up to now, there's

a new view of "Shambhala”

Park Manager Fernando

Aldecoa is visibly proud that he

can present a large novelty

again this year – the fourth new

attraction in a row

occasion of the opening of "Angkor": "Ferrari Land"

will in all probability not be a part of the Port

Aventura-Park, but be operated as a separate

theme park. Additionally the licensing contract with

Ferrari has a clause stating that no other European

theme park may erect a Ferrari-relevant area. This

way the Spanish resort secures yet another unique

selling point, which without a doubt will entice an

additional circle of customers. Fernando Aldecoa:

"We are expecting more visitors from Italy,

Germany, the Benelux countries and Scandinavia

in particular. The investment amount in Ferrari-Land

is around 100 million Euro."

■

The 2016 planned Ferrari

Land will not only contain

Europe's highest coaster but

also other attractions, and a

new 5-star-hotel (the only one

in a European theme park)

CORRECTION: PORT AVENTURA (KPR 4/2014)

Unfortunately there was a mistake in the English

version of the article "PortAventura – Ferrari

Land" in the past April edition.

Naturally PortAventura

is not sole holder of

Investindustrial, but it’s

around the other way: the Italian Private-Equity

Investindustrial is sole holder of PortAventura

Resort. Our apologies for this mistake.

■

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Visit us at the IAAPA

in Beijing,

June 18 - 20

Booth 1807!

Visit us at

Booth No. 1053

IAAPA Asia

WATER PARK

An interesting semitransparent

slide is also

among the novelties

The Indonesian water park

Waterbom Bali is only 3.8

hectares in size but enjoys a lot

of popularity with the locals as

well as with tourists, who have

started to increasingly return to

Bali for a number of years now.

Text:

Photos:

Frank Lanfer

Whitewater West

Waterbom Bali

The chosen manufacturer

was once again WhiteWater

West; already 12 slides were

in operation at the park from

the Canadian manufacturer

The small park with a beautiful overall tropical before. Park Manager Santo Gulino:"We very much

design is located in the middle of a residential value the innovative products."

area, but is also located directly opposite a huge One of the four new water slide attractions is a

shopping centre and is only a block away from the novelty comprising of – according to the current

large sandy beach of tourist destinatin Bali. And trend – a combination of various slide types in order

despite the modest sized grounds, four new water to attain a new overall experience. In this case it's

slides were opened in April – one of them even a the first combination of a "Constrictor" and "Python"

world novelty.

slide.

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The "Constrictor" part is made up of strongly coiled

pipe slides with a diameter in some areas of 1.3 to

2.1 metres, providing for a pleasant turbulence

during sliding in those areas.

The final "Python" section on the other hand is a

huge open pipe on both sides with a diameter of six

metres. The park guests climb the walls on their

tubes in parts very high-up, and then stabilize in an

action-packed Halfpipe-manner before reaching

the catch basin. The 156 metres long fusion of both

dangerous snake types couldn't be better in order

to generate maximum turns, turnarounds, and

sensations.

Further novelties

are the

large, open

"Family Raft

Ride" with unusually

sharp curves, the translucent pipe slide

"Green Viper" (a Body Slide), and also another open

Body Slide.

Waterbom Bali is located between the city of Kuta

and the Bali international airport. The capital city of

Jakarta on neighbouring Java Island is 1,200

kilometres away, where there is also a sister park

called Waterbom Jakarta.

■

This is the way the "Constrictor"/"Python"

fusion looks

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CORRECTION: HEIDE-PARK (KPR 5/2014)

Unfortunately an error occurred

in our report about Europe's

best Wing Coaster "Flug der

Dämonen" at the Heide-Park

Resort.

Text & Fotos: Frank Lanfer

Whilst the text is all correct

we have named the manufacturer

as Intamin in the summary

in the "Fast Facts" box on

page 55.

Naturally Germany's first Wing

Coaster came from Swiss Manufacturer

Bolliger & Mabillard,

which is already stated in the

actual article.

We wish to apologise for the

resulting confusion.

■

FUJIKYU GROUP

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS

Text:

Frank Lanfer

Fujikyu Highland in Fujiyoshida

at the foot of the Fuji Mountains

has announced a flight simulator

attraction from Vekoma

with the famous volcano as

main theme.

Text:

Stefan Rothaug

Up to 40 passengers will take their place on five

benches – each for eight guests as on similar

attractions – and will have freely moving legs. The

units move synchronously to the flight pictures of

Fuji being shown. The construction is based on the

"I-Ride" technology from Brogent/Vekoma. The first

delivery of this ride went in 2009 to the Taiwanese

Eda theme park near Kaohsiung.

Additionally Sagamiko Pleasure Forest, also operated

by the Fujikyu Group, will be opening a

"Screamin Swing" in the 16-seat variation from S&S

Sansei.

■

Maybe it all comes as it

should: according to

rumours, the businessman

Nick Leslau (see picture), on friendly terms

with Merlin, and whose firm Prestbury Investments

owns a large part of the Merlin land assets,

is to be listed on the stock market.

In 2007 he purchased much of the real estate of the

Merlin-portfolio in a controversial "sale and leaseback"

agreement for 622 million British Pounds, in

order to allow Merlin then to re-lease the properties

(among them for example Alton Towers, Thorpe

Park and Heide-Park). With this step Merlin Entertainments

could prove very good business figures

in a hit, and could also prepare for a successful listing

on the stock exchange, which was realised in

2013 Investor Nick Leslau also apparently wants to

profit from this wave of success. The estimated

value of Prestbury Investments is around 1.5 billion

Pounds. Whether or not Merlin intends to repurchase

its grounds again is not known. The listing

on the London stock exchange will be secured

by the Lloyd Bank, amongst others. ■

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FREIZEIT-LAND GEISELWIND

Text & Foto: Helmut Bresler

Schierenbeck's travelling construction "Black

Hole" is making a guest appearance at the Franconian

park in Geiselwind this season, which is

located between Nürnberg and Würzburg, directly

on autobahn A3.

During the Berlin Christmas Market, the Managers of

the park, brothers Oliver and Michael

Mensinger, were able to close the deal for

the dark coaster's appearance for one

season. For many years now there is an

exchange area at Geiselwind that is occupied

each year by another construction

– following the "Wilde Maus" and a

large Ghost ride, there is now the "Black

Hole". The attraction built in 1987 by

Zierer was first owned by showman

Ludewigt, but has been managed by

Peggy and Heiko Schierenbeck now for

20 years, who normally travel the 420

metres long track attraction throughout

Europe.

At the end of the Bavarian school holidays

in the middle of September, the 14

metres high dome will be dismantled and

relocated at the Eisleben Wiesenmarkt.

The reason for the five-month engagement

is not due to insufficient bookings

or reduced demand, but the permanently

increasing costs of a classic tour. Freizeit-Land

also profits as it can present a

novelty each year without any investment

costs.

In addition to the "Black Hole" there is also a new film

in the 4D moving cinema. The show programme has

also been newly designed.

The park opened in 1969 as the "Vogel, Pony,

Märchenpark" (Bird, Pony and Fairytale Park); 20

years later the start of ride constructions began with

the rides "Blauer Enzian", "Wikingerschiff" and "Marienkäferbahn".

Many previously touring attractions

have landed here, for example Finnendahl's large

viewing tower "Top of the World", or Roie's Freefall

Tower.

■

MAGAZINE

The striking red dome of

the "Black Hole" can be seen

for a season long at

Geiselwind

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PREVIEW

A calendar of events can be found here for the month of June

in alphabetical order. Additional information about individual

events is listed below.

■

A■ Ahrensburg 27.06.-30.06.

■ Albersdorf 07.06.-09.06.

■ Alpen 07.06.-10.06.

■ Alsfeld 06.06.-10.06.

■ Altötting 14.06.-23.06.

■ Amberg 06.06.-15.06.

■ Annaberg-Buchholz 20.06.-29.06.

■ Annaburg-Prettin 19.06.-22.06.

■ Annaburg-Prettin 13.06.-15.06.

■ Apolda 21.06.-29.06.

■ Arnsberg-Alt Arnsberg 28.05.-01.06.

■ Arnsberg-Hüsten 20.06.-23.06.

■ Arnsberg-Neheim 27.06.-29.06.

■ Arnstadt 21.06.-29.06.

■ Arnstein 28.05.-02.06.

■ Aschaffenburg 19.06.-30.06.

■ Aschersleben/Harz 29.05.-01.06.

B■ Backnang 27.06.-30.06.

■ Bad Aibling 06.06.-15.06.

■ Bad Dürrenberg 28.06.-29.06.

■ Bad Harzburg-Bündheim 29.05.-02.06.

■ Bad Hönningen 27.06.-30.06.

■ Bad Honnef 19.06.-23.06.

■ Bad Kötzting 07.06.-16.06.

■ Bad Langensalza 13.06.-22.06.

■ Bad Lauterberg-Barbis 27.06.-30.06.

■ Bad Lobenstein 27.06.-29.06.

■ Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 14.06.-22.06.

■ Bad Neustadt/Saale 23.05.-01.06.

■ Bad Oeynhausen 27.06.-28.06.

■ Bad Rothenfelde 07.06.-09.06.

■ Bad Sobernheim 20.06.-23.06.

■ Bad Staffelstein 20.06.-23.06.

■ Bad Steben 27.06.-30.06.

■ Bad Vilbel 05.06.-10.06.

■ Bad Wimpfen 26.06.-01.07.

■ Bad Wünnenberg 28.06.-30.06.

■ Baesweiler 13.06.-16.06.

■ Baesweiler-Oidtweiler 27.06.-30.06.

■ Baesweiler-Setterich 06.06.-09.06.

■ Baisweil 28.05.-01.06.

■ Balingen 06.06.-11.06.

■ Bamberg 16.05.-01.06.

■ Baunatal 27.06.-30.06.

■ Bautzen 30.05.-01.06.

■ Bayreuth 06.06.-16.06.

■ Beckingen 28.06.-30.06.

■ Beckum-Neubeckum 30.05.-01.06.

■ Bedburg 07.06.-10.06.

■ Beelen 28.06.-30.06.

■ Bendorf 19.06.-23.06.

■ Berching/Oberpfalz 06.06.-10.06.

■ Bergisch Gladbach 07.06.-10.06.

■ Bergneustadt 06.06.-10.06.

■ Berlin-Hellersdorf 05.06.-09.06.

■ Berlin-Mitte-Wedding 20.06.-20.07.

■ Berlin-Pankow 20.06.-23.06.

■ Berlin-Steglitz 23.05.-09.06.

■ Bernau/Berlin 30.05.-01.06.

■ Bernburg/Saale 29.05.-01.06.

■ Bexbach 13.06.-15.06.

■ Bexbach 07.06.-09.06.

■ Bielefeld-Jöllenbeck 13.06.-15.06.

■ Bischofswerda 13.06.-15.06.

■ Bitterfeld-Wolfen 20.06.-22.06.

■ Blaufelden 07.06.-09.06.

■ Blomberg-Großenmarpe 20.06.-23.06.

■ Bodenmais 19.06.-23.06.

■ Boizenburg/Elbe 06.06.-09.06.

■ Bonn-Beuel-Vilich 27.06.-30.06.

■ Boppard-Bad Salzig 06.06.-09.06.

■ Borgentreich 07.06.-09.06.

■ Boxberg 29.05.-01.06.

■ Brake 13.06.-15.06.

■ Brakel/Westfalen 29.05.-01.06.

■ Brandenburg/Havel 20.06.-22.06.

■ Brockwitz/Coswig 20.06.-22.06.

■ Brüggen 13.06.-17.06.

■ Brüggen 06.06.-09.06.

■ Brüggen 27.06.-01.07.

■ Brüggen-Bracht 29.05.-02.06.

■ Bunde/Ostfriesland 07.06.-10.06.

■ Burg auf Fehmarn 13.06.-16.06.

■ Burgdorf/Hannover 26.06.-29.06.

■ Burghausen 23.05.-01.06.

■ Burgthann 21.06.-23.06.

■ Buxtehude-Neukloster 07.06.-09.06.

C■ Cadolzburg 20.06.-23.06.

■ Castrop-Rauxel 14.06.-16.06.

■ Cham 28.05.-02.06.

■ Chemnitz 13.06.-15.06.

■ Cloppenburg 30.05.-02.06.

■ Coesfeld 06.06.-09.06.

■ Coesfeld-Lette 28.06.-29.06.

■ Cuxhaven 29.05.-02.06.

D■ Delitzsch 27.06.-29.06.

■ Delmenhorst 13.06.-15.06.

■ Demmin 13.06.-15.06.

■ Dexheim 13.06.-16.06.

■ Dierdorf 30.05.-02.06.

■ Döhlau-Tauperlitz 27.06.-30.06.

■ Dommitzsch 27.06.-29.06.

■ Dormagen 19.06.-24.06.

■ Dortmund-Huckarde 07.06.-10.06.

■ Dortmund-Syburg 07.06.-09.06.

■ Dreieich-Dreieichenhain 06.06.-11.06.

■ Dresden-Kaditz/Mickten 29.05.-01.06.

■ Dülmen 13.06.-16.06.

■ Düsseldorf-Eller 30.05.-02.06.

■ Düsseldorf-Flingern 28.06.-01.07.

■ Düsseldorf-Oberkassel 29.05.-01.06.

■ Düsseldorf-Stockum 06.06.-09.06.

■ Düsseldorf-Wersten 13.06.-17.06.

■ Duisburg-Friemersheim 07.06.-10.06.

■ Duisburg-Großenbaum 07.06.-09.06.

■ Duisburg-Neumühl 29.05.-02.06.

E■ Eggenfelden 29.05.-01.06.

■ Eilenburg 13.06.-15.06.

■ Eisfeld 06.06.-10.06.

■ Ellwangen 28.05.-02.06.

■ Elmshorn 20.06.-23.06.

■ Elster/Elbe 30.05.-01.06.

■ Emden 29.05.-01.06.

■ Eppelborn 07.06.-10.06.

■ Erbach/Rheingau 13.06.-16.06.

■ Erfurt 13.06.-15.06.

■ Ergoldsbach 18.06.-22.06.

■ Erkelenz 19.06.-23.06.

■ Erkrath-Alt-Erkrath 18.06.-22.06.

■ Erlangen 05.06.-16.06.

■ Essen-Werden 06.06.-09.06.

■ Essenbach 27.06.-29.06.

■ Essen/Oldenburg 13.06.-16.06.

■ Everswinkel 13.06.-16.06.

F■ Fischach/Schwaben 28.05.-01.06.

■ Forst/Lausitz 27.06.-29.06.

■ Frankenberg/Eder 06.06.-10.06.

■ Frankfurt 07.06.-10.06.

■ Freiberg/Sachsen 26.06.-29.06.

■ Freystadt 19.06.-22.06.

■ Freyung 27.06.-02.07.

■ Fürstenfeldbruck 27.06.-06.07.

■ Fürstenwalde/Spree 29.05.-01.06.

G■ Gablenz-Kromlau 06.06.-09.06.

■ Gars/Inn 28.05.-02.06.

■ Geilenkirchen 06.06.-10.06.

■ Geisenhausen 05.06.-10.06.

■ Geislingen/Steige 27.06.-06.07.

■ Geldern 07.06.-10.06.

■ Gemünden/Main 28.06.-06.07.

■ Germering 20.06.-29.06.

■ Germersheim 06.06.-10.06.

■ Gevelsberg 27.06.-01.07.

■ Gifhorn 19.06.-22.06.

■ Gnoien 27.06.-29.06.

■ Goch 28.06.-01.07.

■ Göttingen 24.05.-01.06.

■ Grabow 20.06.-22.06.

■ Grafing 23.05.-03.06.

■ Greiz 13.06.-15.06.

■ Grimmen 12.06.-15.06.

■ Gröbzig 13.06.-15.06.

■ Groitzsch 07.06.-15.06.

■ Gronau 13.06.-16.06.

■ Groß-Gerau 23.05.-01.06.

■ Großkarolinenfeld 23.05.-01.06.

■ Großröhrsdorf 13.06.-15.06.

■ Güstrow 13.06.-15.06.

■ Gütersloh 06.06.-09.06.

■ Gummersbach 13.06.-16.06.

H■ Hagen-Haspe 13.06.-17.06.

■ Haldensleben 07.06.-15.06.

■ Halver 20.06.-23.06.

■ Hamburg-Nienstedten 20.06.-23.06.

■ Hamburg-Poppenbüttel 07.06.-09.06.

■ Hamburg-Zollenspieker 07.06.-09.06.

■ Hamminkeln-Mehroog 13.06.-16.06.

■ Hanau 13.06.-15.06.

■ Hasselfelde/Harz 06.06.-09.06.

■ Hattingen-Blankenstein 06.06.-09.06.

■ Hausham 23.05.-01.06.

■ Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim 21.06.-23.06.

■ Heidenau/Dresden 30.05.-01.06.

■ Heidenheim/Brenz 29.05.-09.06.

■ Heiligenstadt 26.06.-30.06.

■ Heinsberg 27.06.-30.06.

■ Helmstedt 06.06.-09.06.

■ Herbsthausen 28.05.-01.06.

■ Herten 19.06.-22.06.

■ Herzberg/Harz 07.06.-10.06.

■ Herzogenrath-Kohlscheid 07.06.-09.06.

■ Hilden 13.06.-16.06.

■ Hövelhof 21.06.-23.06.

■ Hofgeismar 30.05.-02.06.

■ Hohenkirchen/Wangerland 19.06.-23.06.

■ Hohenlinden 18.06.-23.06.

■ Hohenmölsen 28.05.-01.06.

■ Holzkirchen 28.05.-02.06.

■ Hückelhoven 07.06.-10.06.

I■ Idar-Oberstein 27.06.-01.07.

■ Ingolstadt 06.06.-15.06.

K■ Kaarst 14.06.-17.06.

■ Kaiserslautern 23.05.-02.06.

■ Kaltennordheim 06.06.-10.06.

■ Kamp-Lintfort 29.05.-02.06.

■ Kappeln 29.05.-01.06.

■ Karlsfeld 27.06.-06.07.

■ Karlsruhe 29.05.-09.06.

■ Kastellaun 07.06.-10.06.

■ Kehl 29.05.-01.06.

■ Kelheim/Donau 28.05.-01.06.

■ Kempen 21.06.-24.06.

■ Kempten/Allgäu 23.05.-01.06.

■ Kevelaer 29.05.-02.06.

■ Kiedrich/Rheingau 19.06.-21.06.

■ Kiel 20.06.-29.06.

■ Kölleda 29.05.-01.06.

■ Köln-Chorweiler 13.06.-16.06.

■ Köln-Mülheim 19.06.-22.06.

■ Köln-Porz 29.05.-01.06.

■ Köngen 06.06.-09.06.

■ Königsberg/Bayern 06.06.-10.06.

■ Königsbrunn 27.06.-06.07.

■ Korbach 12.06.-15.06.

■ Kraiburg/Inn 05.06.-09.06.

■ Kranenburg/Niederrhein 06.06.-09.06.

■ Kranichfeld 20.06.-22.06.

■ Krefeld-Hüls 29.05.-02.06.

L■ Lampertheim 30.05.-01.06.

■ Landau/Isar 27.06.-02.07.

■ Langelsheim 13.06.-15.06.

■ Langen 27.06.-30.06.

■ Langenzenn 13.06.-17.06.

■ Lastrup 27.06.-30.06.

■ Laubach 15.06.-17.06.

■ Lauterbach 14.06.-22.06.

■ Lauterhofen 27.06.-30.06.

■ Lebach 14.06.-17.06.

■ Leipzig 30.04.-01.06.

■ Lengede 07.06.-09.06.

■ Leverkusen-Schlebusch 19.06.-22.06.

■ Lippstadt 29.05.-01.06.

■ Lohmar 14.06.-15.06.

■ Lohne/Oldenburg 20.06.-22.06.

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■ Lorsch 21.06.-23.06.

■ Luckenwalde 13.06.-15.06.

■ Ludwigshafen 19.06.-29.06.

■ Ludwigslust 21.06.-23.06.

■ Ludwigsstadt-Ebersdorf 13.06.-16.06.

■ Lübeck 27.06.-13.07.

■ Lüchow 20.06.-29.06.

■ Lüdenscheid 23.05.-01.06.

■ Lünen 29.05.-01.06.

M■ Magdeburg 06.06.-09.06.

■ Mainz 20.06.-23.06.

■ Malschwitz 29.05.-01.06.

■ Marburg 28.05.-01.06.

■ Marienberg 29.05.-01.06.

■ Marienheide-Gimborn 21.06.-23.06.

■ Markt Indersdorf 23.05.-01.06.

■ Marktredwitz 26.06.-01.07.

■ Marl 06.06.-09.06.

■ Mayen 19.06.-24.06.

■ Meerbusch-Büderich 07.06.-11.06.

■ Meinerzhagen 07.06.-10.06.

■ Menden 07.06.-10.06.

■ Mengkofen 27.06.-01.07.

■ Meppen 20.06.-23.06.

■ Merchweiler 20.06.-23.06.

■ Merzig 14.06.-17.06.

■ Mettlach 31.05.-02.06.

■ Mettmann 27.06.-30.06.

■ Michelstadt 06.06.-15.06.

■ Miesbach 27.06.-06.07.

■ Mönchengladbach 14.06.-16.06.





■ Monheim/Rhein 06.06.-09.06.

■ Moos 06.06.-10.06.

■ Much 27.06.-30.06.

■ Mügeln 31.05.-01.06.

■ Mühlheim/Main 28.06.-01.07.

■ Mülheim/Ruhr 28.06.-06.07.

■ Munderkingen 27.06.-30.06.

■ Munster 05.06.-08.06.

N■ Nagold 25.06.-30.06.

■ Nalbach 28.06.-01.07.

■ Naumburg/Saale 26.06.-30.06.

■ Neubrandenburg 06.06.-09.06.

■ Neu-Isenburg-Gravenbruch 27.06.-30.06.

■ Neukirchen/Knüll 06.06.-10.06.

■ Neumarkt-Sankt Veit 06.06.-15.06.

■ Neumünster 12.06.-15.06.

■ Neunkirchen/Saar 07.06.-09.06.

■ Neuss-Furth 06.06.-10.06.

■ Neuss-Gnadental 31.05.-02.06.

■ Neustadt/Aisch 21.06.-29.06.

■ Neustadt/Donau 06.06.-10.06.

■ Neustadt/Hessen 13.06.-16.06.

■ Neustadt/Holstein 20.06.-23.06.

■ Neustadt/Orla 21.06.-23.06.

■ Neustadt/Rübenberge 13.06.-15.06.

■ Neuwied/Rhein 06.06.-10.06.

■ Nidderau 06.06.-10.06.

■ Niederkassel-Mondorf 06.06.-09.06.

■ Niederzier 07.06.-09.06.

■ Nienburg/Weser 27.06.-02.07.

■ Nördlingen 21.06.-30.06.

■ Nonnweiler 13.06.-16.06.

■ Norden 05.06.-10.06.

■ Nordenham 20.06.-23.06.

■ Norderney 19.06.-29.06.

■ Nordhausen 23.05.-01.06.

■ Nordhausen 31.05.-02.06.

■ Nürnberg-Eibach 19.06.-24.06.

■ Nürnberg-Gartenstadt 27.06.-01.07.

■ Nürnberg-Kleinreuth 27.06.-30.06.

■ Nürnberg-Laufamholz 06.06.-10.06.

■ Nürnberg-Nordostbahnhof 13.06.-16.06.

■ Nürnberg-Sankt Johannis 19.06.-24.06.

■ Nürnberg-Schweinau 29.05.-03.06.

O■ Oberhausen-Sterkrade 18.06.-23.06.

■ Oberlungwitz 30.05.-01.06.

■ Oberschleißheim 28.05.-01.06.

■ Oberursel 13.06.-16.06.

■ Ochsenfurt 06.06.-10.06.

■ Oderwitz-Niederoderwitz 06.06.-08.06.

■ Offenbach/Main 24.05.-01.06.

■ Olching 13.06.-22.06.

■ Olsberg 28.06.-30.06.

■ Oppenheim 06.06.-10.06.

■ Oranienburg 13.06.-15.06.

■ Osterholz-Scharmbeck 06.06.-09.06.

■ Ottobrunn 28.05.-02.06.

P■ Perleberg 26.06.-29.06.

■ Pfeffenhausen 05.06.-09.06.

■ Pforzheim 13.06.-22.06.

■ Plattling 18.06.-22.06.

■ Plauen 06.06.-15.06.

■ Pleinfeld 27.06.-30.06.

■ Pocking 06.06.-10.06.

■ Presseck 07.06.-09.06.

■ Püttlingen-Köllerbach 28.06.-30.06.

R■ Radevormwald 13.06.-16.06.

■ Rahden 06.06.-08.06.

■ Rathmannsdorf 13.06.-15.06.

■ Rees 21.06.-23.06.

■ Reichenbach/Vogtland 29.05.-01.06.

■ Reichertshausen 28.05.-01.06.

■ Reinsdorf 28.06.-29.06.

■ Remscheid-Lennep 06.06.-09.06.

■ Rhauderfehn 29.05.-01.06.

■ Rimbach/Hessen 06.06.-09.06.

■ Rinchnach/Regen 27.06.-30.06.

■ Roding 27.06.-07.07.

■ Rötz/Cham 18.06.-22.06.

■ Rosenheim-Pang 18.06.-29.06.

■ Rostock 06.06.-09.06.

■ Rostock-Reutershagen 20.06.-22.06.

■ Rothenburg/Tauber 27.06.-02.07.

■ Rottenburg/Laaber 26.06.-01.07.

■ Rottweil/Neckar 19.06.-29.06.

S■ Saarlouis-Fraulautern 13.06.-17.06.

■ Sankt Wolfgang 12.06.-16.06.

■ Sarstedt 13.06.-16.06.

■ Schierling 06.06.-09.06.

■ Schifferstadt 30.05.-03.06.

■ Schkeuditz 19.06.-22.06.

■ Schkeuditz-Glesien 29.05.-01.06.

■ Schladen/Harz 20.06.-23.06.

■ Schliengen 29.05.-01.06.

■ Schmallenberg 28.06.-30.06.

■ Schmelz 28.05.-01.06.

■ Schönberg 19.06.-23.06.

■ Schortens-Heidmühle 27.06.-30.06.

■ Schwäbisch Hall 06.06.-09.06.

■ Schwalbach-Bous 27.06.-01.07.

■ Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain20.06.-23.06.

■ Schwandorf 06.06.-15.06.

■ Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. 06.06.-15.06.

■ Schweinfurt 20.06.-30.06.

■ Schweitenkirchen 06.06.-09.06.

■ Senftenberg 27.06.-29.06.

■ Siegburg-Wolsdorf 13.06.-16.06.

■ Simbach/Inn 06.06.-11.06.

■ Sindelfingen/Böblingen 29.05.-01.06.

■ Sinsheim/Elsenz 28.05.-02.06.

■ Solnhofen 20.06.-23.06.

■ Sonthofen 27.06.-06.07.

■ Spalt 06.06.-09.06.

■ Stadtoldendorf 13.06.-16.06.

■ Stapelburg/Veckenstedt 27.06.-29.06.

■ Staßfurt 20.06.-22.06.

■ Stendal 13.06.-15.06.

■ Stockach 27.06.-30.06.

■ Straelen 31.05.-02.06.

■ Stralsund 05.06.-09.06.

■ Südlohn 21.06.-23.06.

■ Suhl 24.05.-01.06.

■ Sulzbach-Rosenberg 24.05.-01.06.

T■ Tangerhütte 29.05.-01.06.

■ Teublitz 28.05.-01.06.

■ Tirschenreuth 19.06.-23.06.

■ Torgelow 21.06.-22.06.

■ Treuenbrietzen 13.06.-15.06.

■ Trier 29.05.-09.06.

■ Trossingen 06.06.-10.06.

■ Tübingen 13.06.-22.06.

■ Türkenfeld 28.05.-01.06.

■ Tuttlingen 13.06.-22.06.

U■ Überherrn 07.06.-10.06.

■ Unterschleißheim 06.06.-15.06.

V■ Vaihingen/Enz 07.06.-10.06.

■ Velden 13.06.-23.06.

■ Verden/Aller 31.05.-05.06.

■ Vienenburg 07.06.-09.06.

■ Viersen 19.06.-23.06.

■ Viersen-Dülken 28.06.-01.07.

■ Viersen-Süchteln 29.05.-02.06.

■ Villingen-Schwenningen 29.05.-02.06.

■ Vilsbiburg 27.06.-06.07.

■ Visbek 07.06.-09.06.

■ Vlotho 13.06.-15.06.

W■ Wadern 13.06.-15.06.

■ Waldbröl 13.06.-16.06.

■ Waldsassen 06.06.-09.06.

■ Walldorf 30.05.-01.06.

■ Walldürn 28.05.-01.06.

■ Wallenhorst 13.06.-15.06.

■ Wallersdorf 18.06.-23.06.

■ Walluf/Rheingau 27.06.-29.06.

■ Wartenberg 12.06.-17.06.

■ Wasserburg/Inn 06.06.-16.06.

■ Wassertrüdingen 13.06.-17.06.

■ Wegberg 27.06.-30.06.

■ Wegberg-Arsbeck 13.06.-17.06.

PREVIEW

■ Weilheim/ObB 29.05.-09.06.

■ Weimar 07.06.-15.06.

■ Weismain 20.06.-23.06.

■ Weißenthurm 13.06.-16.06.

■ Weißwasser/Oberlausitz 30.05.-01.06.

■ Wendelstein 27.06.-30.06.

■ Wermelskirchen 29.05.-01.06.

■ Wertingen 28.05.-09.06.

■ Westhofen 20.06.-23.06.

■ Wiesbaden-Freudenberg 29.05.-02.06.

■ Wiesbaden-Hainerberg 27.06.-04.07.

■ Wildenfels 27.06.-29.06.

■ Wildeshausen 07.06.-14.06.

■ Wilhermsdorf 06.06.-10.06.

■ Willich-Anrath 21.06.-24.06.

■ Willich-Schiefbahn 14.06.-17.06.

■ Wipperfürth 13.06.-16.06.

■ Wismar/Mecklenburg 29.05.-01.06.

■ Witten/Ruhr 29.05.-02.06.

■ Wittmund 20.06.-23.06.

■ Wörth/Isar 06.06.-09.06.

■ Wolfsburg 23.05.-01.06.

■ Wolfsburg-Fallersleben 26.06.-29.06.

■ Worms 07.06.-15.06.

■ Würselen 28.06.-01.07.

■ Wuppertal-Ronsdorf 30.05.-01.06.

X■ Xanten 19.06.-23.06.

Z■ Zweibrücken 06.06.-10.06..

International

■ A Andorf 06.06.-09.06.

■ A Bregenz 23.05.-01.06.

■ A Eisenstadt/ 27.06.-06.07.

■ A Groß Riedental 06.06.-09.06.

■ A Hadersdorf am Kamp 27.06.-29.06.

■ A Horn 28.05.-01.06.

■ A Innsbruck 21.06.-13.07.

■ A Kufstein 28.06.-28.06.

■ A Pischelsdorf/Steiermark 29.05.-01.06.

■ A Ramsau/Dachstein 07.06.-08.06.

■ A Salzburg 07.06.-15.06.

■ A Sankt Pölten 14.06.-23.06.

■ A Vöcklabruck 28.05.-01.06.

■ A Wien 27.06.-29.06.

■ A Wieselburg 26.06.-29.06.

■ A Wolfsberg 20.06.-23.06.

■ B Anderlecht/Brussel 07.06.-22.06.

■ B Antwerpen=Anvers 07.06.-13.07.

■ B Brugge=Bruges 09.05.-01.06.

■ B Eupen 20.06.-24.06.

■ B Malmédy 28.06.-01.07.

■ B Ninove 07.06.-10.06.

■ B Tienen=Tirlemont 20.06.-30.06.

■ B Tournais=Doornik 23.05.-01.06.

■ B Wavre 27.06.-06.07.

■ CH Biasca/Tessin 14.06.-19.06.

■ CH Biel 27.06.-29.06.

■ CH Bremgarten 08.06.-09.06.

■ CH Chur 23.05.-09.06.

■ CH Davos 20.06.-22.06.

■ CH Dübendorf 29.05.-01.06.

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■ CH Horgen 20.06.-23.06.

■ CH Lausanne-Ouchy 07.05.-09.06.

■ CH Locarno 23.05.-09.06.

■ CH Pfäffikon/SZ 20.06.-22.06.

■ CH Rohrschach 06.06.-15.06.

■ CH Schaffhausen 07.06.-15.06.

■ CH Thun 30.05.-09.06.

■ CH Winterthur 27.06.-29.06.

■ ES Granada 14.06.-22.06.

■ F Agen 31.05.-09.06.

■ F Aigle/Orne 29.05.-01.06.

■ F Amiens 20.06.-14.07.

■ F Antibes-Biot 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Apt 05.06.-11.06.

■ F Beauvais 20.06.-06.07.

■ F Bourges 20.06.-14.07.

■ F Briey 06.06.-09.06.

■ F Brive-la-Gaillarde 07.06.-22.06.

■ F Cannes-la-Bocca 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Carcassonne 28.06.-14.09.

■ F Carnon 28.06.-07.09.

■ F Castres 31.05.-15.06.

■ F Chambéry 10.05.-01.06.

■ F Champagnole 21.06.-23.06.

■ F Creutzwald/Moselle 07.06.-10.06.

■ F Decize 06.06.-09.06.

■ F Grau-du-Roi, Le 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Gruissan 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Guérande 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Hyères-les-Palmiers 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Leucate-Plage 28.06.-31.08.

■ F Meudon 06.06.-11.06.

■ F Nevers 21.06.-06.07.

■ F Orléans 24.05.-15.06.

■ F Paris 27.06.-24.08.

■ F Pontarlier 28.06.-06.07.

■ F Rodez 31.05.-22.06.

■ F Saint-Genis-Pouilly 06.06.-09.06.

■ F Saint-Germain-en-Laye 27.06.-17.08.

■ F Strasbourg 21.06.-14.07.

■ F Thionville 31.05.-11.06.

■ F Valenciennes 24.05.-01.06.

■ F Wissembourg 06.06.-15.06.

■ GB Appleby, W'Land 05.06.-11.06.

■ GB Bradford 13.06.-15.06.

■ GB Bristol-Clifton 23.05.-01.06.

■ GB Cambridge 18.06.-23.06.

■ GB Epsom, Derby 06.06.-07.06.

■ GB Hawick, Rox 06.06.-07.06.

■ GB Hertford 19.06.-22.06.

■ GB Keighley, Yorks 05.06.-09.06.

■ GB Kettering, Northants 27.06.-05.07.

■ GB Lanark 11.06.-12.06.

■ GB Leyland, Lancs 29.05.-01.06.

■ GB London 23.05.-01.06.

■ GB Lytham, Lancs 26.06.-30.06.

■ GB Newcastle-Upon 20.06.-28.06.

■ GB Penzance 03.06.-07.06.

■ GB Peterborough 11.06.-15.06.

■ GB Wimbledon 12.06.-22.06.

■ I Bologna 10.05.-08.06.

■ I Brescia 14.06.-20.08.

■ I Rimini 24.05.-24.08.

■ L Dudelange 27.06.-06.07.

■ L Esch-sur-Alzette 31.05.-15.06.

■ NL Almere-Stad 04.06.-09.06.

■ NL Amersfoort 06.06.-09.06.

■ NL Amsterdam-Noord 11.06.-15.06.

■ NL Amsterdam 23.05.-01.06.

■ NL Amsterdam 28.05.-01.06.

■ NL Arnhem 23.05.-01.06.

■ NL Assen 21.06.-29.06.

■ NL Brunssum 13.06.-17.06.

■ NL Deurne 20.06.-24.06.

■ NL Deventer 07.06.-15.06.

■ NL Doetinchem 06.06.-09.06.

■ NL Dordrecht 21.06.-29.06.

■ NL Dronrijp 30.05.-01.06.

■ NL Etten-Leur 27.06.-02.07.

■ NL Franeker 05.06.-09.06.

■ NL Geleen 13.06.-18.06.

■ NL Gemert 29.05.-01.06.

■ NL Goirle 28.06.-02.07.

■ NL Heenvliet 06.06.-09.06.

■ NL Heerenveen 04.06.-09.06.

■ NL Heerlen 20.06.-25.06.

■ NL

Hoofddorp-Vijfhuizen23.05.-01.06.

■ NL Kerkrade 27.06.-01.07.

■ NL Leek en Nietap 06.06.-09.06.

■ NL Leeuwarden 06.06.-15.06.

■ NL Roermond 13.06.-19.06.

■ NL Schagen 20.06.-29.06.

■ NL Soest 28.05.-01.06.

■ NL Spijkenisse 25.06.-30.06.

■ NL Tiel 04.06.-09.06.

■ NL Venlo-Blerick 06.06.-11.06.

■ NL Zoetermeer 23.05.-01.06.

■ PL Bogatynia 20.06.-22.06.

30. APRIL (WEDNESDAY)

04177 Leipzig

■ Frühjahrskleinmesse until 01.06.

Leipziger Schaustellerverein

Crazy Mouse, Breakdance, Magic, Musikpalast,

Hit In 3000, Scheibenwischer, Fliegender

Teppich, Geisterbahn, House of Horror, Freddy’s

Company

Participants: ca. 100

7. MAY (WEDNESDAY)

CH Lausanne-Ouchy

■ Bellerive Luna-Park until 09.06.

9. MAY (FRIDAY)

B Brugge=Bruges

■ Meifoor until 01.06.

10. MAY (SATURDAY)

F Chambéry

■ Luna Park until 01.06.

I Bologna

■ Lunapark until 08.06.

16. MAY (FRIDAY)

96047 Bamberg

■ Frühjahrsplärrer

until 01.06.

Stadt

Swing Time, Star Dancer, X-Flight, Jumper,

Black Out, Wellenflug, Riesenrad, Bungee-

Trampolin, Fahrt zur Hölle, Traumgenerator


23. MAY (FRIDAY)

12169 Berlin-Steglitz

■ Festwoche until 09.06.

Schausteller Verband Berlin e.V.

Riesenrad, Jet Force, Around the World, Breakdance,

Melodie Star, Rutsche


38448 Wolfsburg

■ Schützen- und Volksfest

until 01.06.

Vorlop GbR/Salzgitter

City Skyliner, Wilde Maus XXL, Flasher, Artistzico,

Power Tower, Breakdance, Jaguar Express,

Riesenrad


58509 Lüdenscheid

■ Steinert Kirmes/Bürger-Schützenfest

until 01.06.

Stadt

Der Burner, Katz & Maus, Piratenrutsche, Turbo

Force, Go-Kartbahn, Musik Express, Breakdance,

Booster, Venezia, Amazonas, Simulator,

Aqua Velis, Horror House

64521 Groß-Gerau

■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 01.06.

67653 Kaiserslautern

■ Maimarkt until 02.06.

Stadt

The King, Mega King Tower, Take Off, Wildwasserbahn,

Geisterschlange, Dschungel

Train, Disco Fieber, Breakdance, Wellenflug,

Riesenrad, Big Bamboo


83109 Großkarolinenfeld

■ Frühlingsfest until 01.06.

Fahrenschon/Rosenheim

83734 Hausham

■ Volksfest until 01.06.

Gewerbeverein Hausham e.V.

84489 Burghausen

■ Mai-Wiese until 01.06.

85229 Markt Indersdorf

■ Indersdorfer Volksfest until 01.06.

85567 Grafing

■ Grandauer Volksfest until 03.06.

87435 Kempten

■ Himmelfahrtmarkt until 01.06.

Stadt

Musik Express, G-Force, Hex’n Wippn, Go-

Kartbahn


97616 Bad Neustadt/Saale


99734 Nordhausen


Schausteller-ArGe

Breakdance, Flipper, Cortina Jet

A Bregenz


Fa. Boehler

Enterprise, Cobra, Riesenrad, Monster, Extrem,

Freak Out, Breakdance, Temple of Adventure,

Spuk, Happy Sailor, Crazy Trip, Simulator,

Apres-Ski-Party

B Tournais=Doornik

■ Foire de Mai until 01.06.

CH Chur

■ Mai-Messe until 09.06.

CH Locarno


GB Bristol-Clifton Downs

■ Funderworld until 01.06.

GB London

■ Spring Bank Holiday Fair

until 01.06.

NL Amsterdam-Oosterpark

■ Kermis until 01.06.

NL Arnhem


NL Hoofddorp-Vijfhuizen

■ Kermis Haarlemmermeer Floriade-terrein

until 01.06.

NL Zoetermeer

■ Voorjaarskermis until 01.06.

24. MAY (SATURDAY)

37073 Göttingen

■ Frühjahrskirmes until 01.06.

63065 Offenbach/Main

■ Volks- und Frühlingsfest

until 01.06.

Offenbacher S.V. Stadt u. Land e.V.

Breakdance, Jumper, Simulator, Riesenrad,

Jaguar Express, Flying Swing, XXL Funhouse


92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg


98529 Suhl

■ Kinderfest until 01.06.

Schaustellerfachverband Thüringen e.V.

Breakdance, Kettenflieger, Chaos Airport,

Mäuseschloss

F Orléans

■ Fête Foraine until 15.06.

F Valenciennes

■ Fête Foraine d'Été until 01.06.

I Rimini

■ Luna Park Fiabilandia until 24.08.

28. MAY (WEDNESDAY)

06679 Hohenmölsen


35039 Marburg

■ Frühjahrskirmes, Hafenfest

until 01.06.

59759 Arnsberg-Alt Arnsberg

■ Arnsberger Woche mit Ruinenfest

until 01.06.

Verkehrsverein/Arnsberg

66839 Schmelz

■ Schmackes until 01.06.

Gemeinde

Musik Express

73479 Ellwangen


74731 Walldürn

■ Blumen- und Lichterfest

until 01.06.

74889 Sinsheim/Elsenz

■ Fohlenmarkt until 02.06.

W.Lowinger/Wiesloch

Shake, Riesenrad, Frisbee, Freddy’s Circus


82299 Türkenfeld

■ Beziksmusikfest until 01.06.

83536 Gars/Inn


92

83607 Holzkirchen

■ Volkfest until 02.06.



85521 Ottobrunn

■ 100 Jahre Feuerwehr until 02.06.

85764 Oberschleißheim


86637 Wertingen

■ Volkfest until 09.06.

Closed from Monday to Wednesday

A.Winter/Weisingen

86850 Fischach/Schwaben


87650 Baisweil

■ Bezirksmusikfest until 01.06.

93158 Teublitz


Stadt

93309 Kelheim/Donau

■ Fischerfest until 01.06.

93413 Cham


Volksfestverein Cham

97450 Arnstein

■ Heimat- und Bürgerfest

until 02.06.

97980 Herbsthausen

■ Bockbierfest until 01.06.

Veranstaltungsbüro E.Gührer/Schrozberg

A Horn

■ Festtage und Volksfest until 01.06.

A Vöcklabruck

■ Maidult until 01.06.

NL Amsterdam-Zuid-Oost


NL Soest


29. MAY (THURSDAY)

01139 Dresden-Kaditz/Mickten

■ Pieschner Hafenfest until 01.06.

M.Müller-Milano/Dresden

02694 Malschwitz

■ Himmelfahrtsparty until 01.06.

Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/M.Sperlich

Twister, Simulator

04509 Schkeuditz-Glesien

■ Dorf- und Heimatfest until 01.06.

C.Franzelius/Schkeuditz

Breakdance

06406 Bernburg/Saale

■ Stadt- und Rosenfest until 01.06.

Jenny Köllner/Teltow

06449 Aschersleben/Harz

■ Gildefest until 01.06.

08468 Reichenbach/Vogtland


Zwickauer Volksfeste GbR/Peter Walz

Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Walzerfahrt

09496 Marienberg

■ Marktfest until 01.06.

M.S.V. Chemnitz

Rocket, Breakdance, Raupenbahn


15517 Fürstenwalde/Spree

■ Stadtfest until 01.06.

Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/H.Probst

Riesenrad, Breakdance, Comic Trip, Crazy

Train, Crazy Trip


23966 Wismar

■ Pfingstmarkt until 01.06.

Stadt

24376 Kappeln

■ Heringstage until 01.06.

26721 Emden

■ Matjestage until 01.06.

26817 Rhauderfehn

■ Fehntjer Frühjahrsmarkt

until 01.06.

27479 Cuxhaven

■ Frühjahrsfleckenmarkt until 02.06.

Stadt

33034 Brakel

■ Frühlingskirmes until 01.06.

Stadt

38667 Bad Harzburg-Bündheim

■ Volks- und Schützenfest

until 02.06.

39517 Tangerhütte

■ Parkfest until 01.06.

40545 Düsseldorf-Oberkassel


until 01.06.

41379 Brüggen-Bracht

■ Schützenkirmes until 02.06.

41749 Viersen-Süchteln

■ Frühkirmes until 02.06.

42929 Wermelskirchen


Frank G.Schmidt/Remscheid

Sky Trip, Scheibenwischer


44532 Lünen

■ Himmelfahrtskirmes until 01.06.

Stadt

Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Schwanenflieger, Euro-

Rutsche, High Explosive, Psychodelic, Breakdance,

Airgate, Musik Express, Riesenrad, Simulator


47167 Duisburg-Neumühl

■ Revierfest until 02.06.

47475 Kamp-Lintfort

■ Vatertagskirmes until 02.06.

Stadt

Musik Express, Top Spin, High Impress, Looping

the Loop, Geisterhotel


47623 Kevelaer


Stadt

Jekyll & Hyde, Phoenix, Disco Jet, Simulator


47839 Krefeld-Hüls


51143 Köln-Porz

■ Inselfest until 01.06.

D.Milz/Köln

Nessy, Breakdance, Beach Party


54290 Trier

■ Peter-und-Paul-Messe until 09.06.

Arge Weeber-Dierichs/Bad Kreuznach

58452 Witten


Stadtmarketing Witten GmbH

Octopussy, Aqua-Labyrinth, Kettenflieger,

Kick Down, Schlittenfahrt, Salto Mortale


59555 Lippstadt

■ Himmelfahrtfest until 01.06.

65201 Wiesbaden-Freudenberg

■ Kerb until 02.06.

K.u.C.G.Freudenberg/Wiesbaden


71063 Sindelfingen/Böblingen


W.Schiedt & Sohn, Inh. O.Schiedt/Stuttg.

76137 Karlsruhe


Stadt

Disco Circus, Monster, Riesenrad, Breakdance,

Wildwasserbahn, Kettenflieger, Devil

Rock, Teststrecke, Water-Walkingballs, Haunted

Mansion, Sky Jumper, Rutsche


77694 Kehl

■ Messdi until 01.06.

78050 Villingen-Schwenningen

■ Villinger Frühjahrsmarkt

until 02.06.

79418 Schliengen

■ Weinfrühling until 01.06.

82362 Weilheim


84307 Eggenfelden


89522 Heidenheim/Brenz


90441 Nürnberg-Schweinau

■ Kirchweih until 03.06.

97944 Boxberg


99625 Kölleda

■ Wippertusfest until 01.06.

A Pischelsdorf/Steiermark


CH Dübendorf

■ Auffahrts-Chilbi until 01.06.

F Aigle/Orne


GB Leyland, Lancs

■ West Paddock Fair until 01.06.

NL Gemert


30. MAY (FRIDAY)

01809 Heidenau


02525 Bautzen

■ Bautzener Frühling until 01.06.

02943 Weißwasser



Achterbahn, Twister, Schunkler

06918 Elster/Elbe

■ Heimatfest until 01.06.

09353 Oberlungwitz

■ Strumpffest until 01.06.

16321 Bernau

■ Hussitenfestspiele until 01.06.

Laubinger/Fredersdorf

34369 Hofgeismar

■ Viehmarkt und Heimatfest

until 02.06.

40229 Düsseldorf-Eller


until 02.06.

41196 Mönchengladbach-Hardt


42369 Wuppertal-Ronsdorf

■ Bürgerfest until 01.06.

49661 Cloppenburg

■ Juni-Markt until 02.06.

Stadt

Breakdance, Musik Express


56269 Dierdorf

■ Kirmes until 02.06.

59269 Beckum-Neubeckum


67105 Schifferstadt

■ Rettichfest until 03.06.

68623 Lampertheim

■ Spargelfest until 01.06.

Stadt

69190 Walldorf

■ Spargelmarkt until 01.06.

W.Lowinger/Wiesloch

Air-Crash


CH Thun

■ Schaustellerwoche until 09.06.

NL Dronrijp

■ Rypster Merke Kermis until 01.06.

31. MAY (SATURDAY)

PREVIEW

04767 Mügeln

■ Schützenfest until 01.06.

27283 Verden/Aller

■ Domweih until 05.06.

Stadt

Villa Wahnsinn, Riesenrad, Mäuse-Spektakel,

Crazy Mouse, Breakdance, Musik Express,

Night Style


41066 Mönchengladbach-Neuwerk


Stadt

41238 Mönchengladbach-Giesenkirchen


Stadt

41468 Neuss-Gnadental


Stadt

47638 Straelen


Stadt

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66693 Mettlach


99734 Nordhausen

■ Rolandsfest until 02.06.

Stadt

Riesenrad, House of Horror

F Agen


F Castres


F Rodez

■ Fête Foraine de Juin until 22.06.

F Thionville

■ Fête Foraine de Printemps

until 11.06.

L Esch-sur-Alzette

■ Paischtkiirmes until 15.06.

3. JUNE (TUESDAY)

GB Penzance

■ Corpus Christi Fair until 07.06.

4. JUNE (WEDNESDAY)

NL Almere-Stad

■ Pinksterkermis until 09.06.

NL Heerenveen


NL Tiel


5. JUNE (THURSDAY)

12627 Berlin-Hellersdorf

■ Sommerfest until 09.06.

Th.H.Wollenschläger/Falkensee

18435 Stralsund

■ Hafenfest until 09.06.

Festwirt Thomas Holtz/Barth

Riesenrad, Wellenflug, Breakdance, Tornado

26506 Norden


29633 Munster


until 08.06.

61118 Bad Vilbel

■ Frühjahrsfest until 10.06.

84076 Pfeffenhausen


84144 Geisenhausen

■ Pfingstvolksfest until 10.06.

84559 Kraiburg/Inn


91051 Erlangen

■ Bergkirchweih until 16.06.

Stadt

Big Spin, Flip Fly, Krumm & Schief Bau, Hot

Shot, Riesenrad, Sky Dance


F Apt

■ Fête de Pentecôte until 11.06.

GB Appleby, W'Land

■ Horse Fair until 11.06.

GB Keighley, Yorks

■ Gala until 09.06.

NL Franeker


6. JUNE (FRIDAY)

02791 Oderwitz-Niederoderwitz


until 08.06.

02953 Gablenz-Kromlau

■ Park- und Blütenfest until 09.06.

08340 Schwarzenberg


P.Walz/Stützengrün

Riesenrad, Breakdance, Musik Express


08523 Plauen

■ Vogelschießen zum Pfingstfest

until 15.06.

M.S.V. Chemnitz

Rocket, Breakdance, Magic, Achterbahn,

Shake, Geisterbahn, Aqua Velis


17033 Neubrandenburg

■ Pfingstfest until 09.06.

18057 Rostock


Großmarkt Rostock GmbH

Riesenrad, Breakdance, Bayernwippe

19252 Boizenburg/Elbe


27711 Osterholz-Scharmbeck


32363 Rahden


33332 Gütersloh

■ Pfingstkirmes until 09.06.

Fa. A.Schneider & Söhne/Lippstadt

Achterbahn, Go-Kartbahn, Wellenflug, Artistico,

Big Monster, Star Club, Tal der Könige,

Horror House, Nostalgie-Riesenrad


34626 Neukirchen/Knüllgebirge

■ Babiller Pfingstkirmes until 10.06.

35066 Frankenberg/Eder


Veranstaltungsbüro Wagner/Buseck-Beuern

Euro-Coaster, Gladiator, Rainbow, Breakdance,

Musik Express, Crazy Town, Pirates Adventure,

Drop Zone, Bungee-Trampolin, Riesenrad,

Frisbee, Go-Kartbahn


36304 Alsfeld


Distel GmbH Veranstaltungen/München

Riesenrad, Time Factory, Transformer, Disco

Jet, Wellenflug


36452 Kaltennordheim

■ Heirats- und Pfingstmarkt

until 10.06.

38350 Helmstedt


until 09.06.

Vorlop Gbr/Salzgitter

38899 Hasselfelde/Harz

■ Pfingst-Schützenfest until 09.06.

39104 Magdeburg


40200 Düsseldorf-Stockum


40789 Monheim/Rhein


until 09.06.

41379 Brüggen

■ Burgfest mit Kirmes until 09.06.

41462 Neuss-Furth


until 10.06.

Stadt

Villa Wahnsinn, Commander, Breakdance,

Dschungel Express, Ghost


42864 Remscheid-Lennep

■ Pfingstschützenfest until 09.06.

45239 Essen-Werden


45504 Hattingen-Blankenstein


45770 Marl


47559 Kranenburg


48653 Coesfeld


Stadt

51702 Bergneustadt


52499 Baesweiler-Setterich


52511 Geilenkirchen


Stadt

Jaguar Trip, Breakdance, Heartbreaker, Spukschloss,

Disco Fieber, Willy der Wurm


53859 Niederkassel-Mondorf


55276 Oppenheim

■ Wäldcheskerb until 10.06.

56154 Boppard-Bad Salzig

■ Rheingässer Kirmes until 09.06.

56567 Neuwied/Rhein

■ Heddesdorfer Pfingstkirmes

until 10.06.

Stadt

Flasher, Wildwasserbahn, Riesenrad, Predator,

Schloss Dracula, Breakdance, Chaos Airport,

Schlittenfahrt, Mäuse-Circus


61130 Nidderau


63303 Dreieich-Dreieichenhain


64668 Rimbach


64720 Michelstadt

■ Bienenmarkt until 15.06.

Stadt

Wellenflug, Wildwasserbahn, Dschungel

Train, Geisterstadt, Riesenrad, Freddy’s Company,

Revolution, Irrgarten, Bungee-Trampolin,

Breakdance

66482 Zweibrücken

■ Turnerjahrmarkt until 10.06.

Vereinigte Turnerschaft/Zweibrücken

Fantasy Drive, Down Town, Tropical Trip, Chaos,

Breakdance, Taiga Jet, Riesenrad


72336 Balingen


Festzeltbetr. Göckelesmaier/Stuttgart

Flasher, The Beast, Parkour, Wellenflug, Musik

Express, Geistervilla, Freddy’s Circus


73257 Köngen


74523 Schwäbisch Hall

■ Kuchen- und Brunnenfest

until 09.06.

P+L Event GmbH/Bechhofen

76726 Germersheim


Stadt

Super-Jumper, Polyp, Olympia-Express


78647 Trossingen


Stadt

Jaguar, Miami, Adrenalin, Kick Down


83043 Bad Aibling


Fahrenschon+AuerBräu/Rosenheim

Wellenflug, Flipper


83512 Wasserburg/Inn


WFW Wasserburg

84069 Schierling


M.Gallmeier/Schierling

84109 Wörth/Isar


84359 Simbach/Inn

■ Pfingstdult until 11.06.

Stadt

Super-Schunkler, Magic, Musik Express, G-

Force


84494 Neumarkt-Sankt Veit


Stadt


85049 Ingolstadt

■ Schanzer Pfingstvolksfest

until 15.06.

Stadt

Cobra, Wellenflug, Top Spin, Lach+Freu-

Haus, Star Flyer, Leopardenspur, Konga, Super-Hupferl,

Riesenrad


85301 Schweitenkirchen


85716 Unterschleißheim

■ Lohhofer Volksfest until 15.06.

Stadt

90482 Nürnberg-Laufamholz


91174 Spalt


91452 Wilhermsdorf

■ Pfingstkirchweih

until 10.06.

Marktgemeinde Wilhermsdorf

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92224 Amberg

■ Pfingstdult until 15.06.

Amberger Congress Marketing

Atlantis, Riesenrad, Star Dancer, Rund um den

Tegernsee, Cyber Space, Street Fighter


92334 Berching


92421 Schwandorf


93333 Neustadt/Donau


Stadt

Top Spin, Freak, Geisterhöhle, Simulator


94060 Pocking


94554 Moos


Arco Brauerei/Moos

95444 Bayreuth


Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH

Breakdance, Happy Family, The King, Fahrt

zur Hölle, Rotor, Parkour, Mega King Tower,

Skater, Rio Rapidos, Twister-Coaster, Wellenflug


95652 Waldsassen

■ Pfingst- und Schützenfest

until 09.06.

97199 Ochsenfurt

■ Bratwurstfest until 10.06.

97486 Königsberg


Fa.Baumeister e.K./Uffenheim

Taumler, X-Flight, Sweety Star


98673 Eisfeld

■ Kuhschwanzfest until 10.06.

ArGe Thüringer Volksfeste

Riesenrad, Polyp, House of Horror


A Andorf

■ Andorfer Volksfest until 09.06.

A Groß Riedental


CH Rohrschach

■ Chilbi until 15.06.

F Briey

■ Fête de la Pentecôte until 09.06.

F Decize

■ Foire de Pentecôte until 09.06.

F Meudon


F Saint-Genis-Pouilly

■ Fête de l'Oiseau until 09.06.

F Wissembourg


GB Epsom, Derby

■ Fun Fair until 07.06.

GB Hawick, Rox

■ Common Riding Fair until 07.06.

NL Amersfoort


NL Doetinchem


NL Heenvliet


NL Leek en Nietap


NL Leeuwarden

■ Zomerkermis until 15.06.

NL Venlo-Blerick


7. JUNE (SATURDAY)

04539 Groitzsch


D.Zocher/Groitzsch

21037 Hamburg-Zollenspieker


21614 Buxtehude-Neukloster


Heimatverein Neukloster e.V.

Frisbee, Beach Jumper, Action, Riesenrad,

Breakdance


22391 Hamburg-Poppenbüttel


25767 Albersdorf


Volksfestverein/Albersdorf

26831 Bunde


Stadt

Breakdance, Musik Express, Beach Jumper


27793 Wildeshausen

■ Gildefest until 14.06.

34434 Borgentreich


37412 Herzberg/Harz


until 10.06.

H.Theile/Bad Gandersheim

38268 Lengede


until 09.06.

38690 Vienenburg

■ Immenroder Schützenfest

until 09.06.

39340 Haldensleben

■ Pfingstmasche until 15.06.

40641 Meerbusch-Büderich

■ Schützen- und Heimatfest

until 11.06.

41836 Hückelhoven

■ Pfingstmarkt

until 10.06.

Ko-Lo GbR Hückelhoven

Sky Trip, Aqua Velis, Night Style, Raupenbahn,

Disco-Dancer


44265 Dortmund-Syburg


Stadt

44369 Dortmund-Huckarde


Stadt

Jump Street, Phoenix, Scirocco, Kettenflieger


46519 Alpen

■ Schützenkirmes until 10.06.

47229 Duisburg-Friemersheim


47269 Duisburg-Großenbaum

■ Pfingst-Schützenfest until 09.06.

47608 Geldern


Stadt

Event-Tower, Mach 5, Breakdance, Rock Express,

Star Flyer, Octopussy, Spinning Racer,

Freddy’s Circus, Top Spin, Looping the Loop,

Rutsche


49214 Bad Rothenfelde

■ Pfingstlaube until 09.06.

Gemeinde

49429 Visbek


until 09.06.

50181 Bedburg

■ Pfingstschützenfest until 10.06.

51465 Bergisch Gladbach


Stadt

Breakdance, Simulator, Air-Crash, Take Off,

Musik Express

52134 Herzogenrath-Kohlscheid


Stadt

52382 Niederzier


until 09.06.

56288 Kastellaun


58540 Meinerzhagen


58706 Menden


Stadt

Flash, Looping the Loop, The Game, Breakdance,

Twister, Shake, Riesenrad, Musik Express,

Jekyll & Hyde


60528 Frankfurt

■ Wäldchestag

until 10.06.

Tourismus+Congress GmbH

Riesenrad, Crazy Mouse, Wellenflug, Breakdance,

Jaguar Express, Voodoo Jumper, Nessy,

Gaudi-Hütt’n, Booster


66450 Bexbach


Stadt

66538 Neunkirchen/Saar

■ Wiebelskirchener Pfingstjahrmarkt

until 09.06.

Safarie Express

66571 Eppelborn


Gemeinde

Rio, Himalaya, Spin Ball


66802 Überherrn


67549 Worms


Stadt

U 3000, Bayern-Breaker, Intoxx, Musik Express,

Toboggan, Wellenflug, Domino

71665 Vaihingen/Enz

■ Maientag until 10.06.

Fa.Roschmann/Eislingen

Musik Express, Breakdance, Riesenrad, Extrem,

Monsterhaus, Wilde Maus, Achterbahn,

Scheibenwischer


74572 Blaufelden

■ Hohenloher Volksfest until 09.06.

93444 Bad Kötzting

■ Pfingst-Volksfest until 16.06.

Stadt

Happy Monster, Super-Gaudi, Der Burner,

Schiff Ahoi, Roll Over, Riesenrad


95355 Presseck


99423 Weimar


A Ramsau/Dachstein


A Salzburg

■ Salzburger Dult until 15.06.

Messe Salzburg

Waler-Walkingballs, Geisterbahn, Shining,

Wellenflug, Riesenrad, Go-Kartbahn, Alpine

Adventure, Apres Ski Party, Crazy Boat, Breakdance,

Flipper, Sky Rocker, Drachenpalast,

Crazy Wave, Drop Zone, Simulator, Halloween,

Black Out, No Limit, Sombrero, Bungee-

Trampolin


B Anderlecht/Brussel


B Antwerpen=Anvers

■ Sinksenfoor until 13.07.

B Ninove

■ Sinksenkermis until 10.06.

CH Schaffhausen

■ Pfingst-Chilbi until 15.06.

F Brive-la-Gaillarde


F Creutzwald/Moselle


NL Deventer


8. JUNE (SUNDAY)

CH Bremgarten

■ Pfingst-Chilbi until 09.06.

11. JUNE (WEDNESDAY)

GB Lanark

■ Lanimer's Fair until 12.06.

GB Peterborough, Cambs.

■ Cherry Fair until 15.06.

NL Amsterdam-Noord


12. JUNE (THURSDAY)

18507 Grimmen


Festwirt Thomas Holtz/Barth

Breakdance, Wellenflug, Tornado

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52499 Baesweiler


GB Bradford

■ Mela Fair & Festival until 15.06.

24534 Neumünster


34486 Korbach

■ Kiliansmarkt

until 15.06.

Stadt

Breakdance, Star Club, Crazy Farm, Air-

Race, Twister

84427 Sankt Wolfgang


85456 Wartenberg


GB Wimbledon, London

■ Annual Common Fair until 22.06.

13. JUNE (FRIDAY)

01877 Bischofswerda

■ Stadtfest, Schiebocker Tage

until 15.06.

01900 Großröhrsdorf

■ Stadt- und Volksfest until 15.06.

M.Müller-Milano/Dresden

04838 Eilenburg


06388 Gröbzig


06922 Annaburg-Prettin

■ Schloss- und Heimatfest Prettin

until 15.06.

R.Sperlich/Jessen

07961 Greiz

■ Park- und Schlossfest until 15.06.

09111 Chemnitz

■ Ballonfest until 15.06.

K.& R.Illgen OHG/Chemnitz

Riesenrad, Achterbahn, Kettenflieger


14929 Treuenbrietzen

■ Sabinchenfest until 15.06.

T.Krämer/Rothstein

Comic Trip


14943 Luckenwalde

■ Turmfest until 15.06.

16515 Oranienburg


17109 Demmin

■ Peenefest until 15.06.


Hyper X, Breakdance, Bayernwippe, Drachen

18273 Güstrow


23769 Burg auf Fehmarn

■ Jahrmarkt until 16.06.

26919 Brake


27749 Delmenhorst


Borgmeier Media Gruppe GmbH

31157 Sarstedt

■ Freischießen Volks- u. Schützenfest

until 16.06.

31535 Neustadt/Rübenberge


32602 Vlotho


A.Steuer/Lemgo

33739 Bielefeld-Jöllenbeck


W.Schneider/Bielefeld

35279 Neustadt/Hessen

■ Trinitatis-Kirmes until 16.06.

37627 Stadtoldendorf

■ Schützenfest und Großmarkt

until 16.06.


38685 Langelsheim


until 15.06.

39439 Rathmannsdorf

■ Heimatfest until 15.06.

39576 Stendal

■ Rolandfest until 15.06.

40225 Düsseldorf-Wersten


40724 Hilden


until 16.06.

41379 Brüggen


41844 Wegberg-Arsbeck


42477 Radevormwald


until 16.06.

46499 Hamminkeln-Mehroog


48249 Dülmen

■ Dreifaltigkeitskirmes until 16.06.

Stadt

48351 Everswinkel

■ Vitus-Fest mit Kirmes until 16.06.

Gemeinde

48599 Gronau


Stadt

49134 Wallenhorst

■ Wallenhorster Klib until 15.06.

49632 Essen/Oldenburg


until 16.06.

50765 Köln-Chorweiler

■ Stadtteilfest until 16.06.

GKS/Köln

51545 Waldbröl


Löbach-Radermacher-Umland/Lohmar

51643 Gummersbach


Schützenverein+D.Milz/Köln

51688 Wipperfürth



53721 Siegburg-Wolsdorf

■ Patronatsfest mit Kirmes

until 16.06.

55278 Dexheim


56575 Weißenthurm


58135 Hagen-Haspe

■ Große Hasper Kirmes until 17.06.

Hagener Schaustellerverein 1907 e.V.

Kettenflieger, Night Style, Gaudi-Hütt’n, American

Swing, Twister, Big Monster, Simulator,

Mäusestadt


61440 Oberursel

■ Brunnenfest mit Vergnügungspark

until 16.06.

63450 Hanau

■ Lamboyfest until 15.06.

65346 Erbach/Rheingau

■ Erdbeerfest until 16.06.

66450 Bexbach

■ City-Fest until 15.06.

Verkehrsverein Bexbach

Top Spin, Breakdance, Riesenrad, Taiga Jet

66620 Nonnweiler


66687 Wadern


66740 Saarlouis-Fraulautern

■ Dreifaltigkeitskirmes until 17.06.

Stadt

72070 Tübingen


75172 Pforzheim


Stadt

Wilde Maus, Flash, Air-Crash, Musik Express,

Shake, Sky Fall, Riesenrad, Hexentanz, Geisterbahn,

Irrgarten


78532 Tuttlingen


H.Gebauer/Konstanz

Chaos, Schlittenfahrt, Disco-Flyer, Crazy

Town, Simulator, Bungee-Trampolin


82140 Olching


Stadt

Mondlift, Devil Rock, Tornado


84149 Velden


90579 Langenzenn


Stadt

91717 Wassertrüdingen


96337 Ludwigsstadt-Ebersdorf


99084 Erfurt

■ Krämerbrückenfest until 15.06.

99947 Bad Langensalza

■ Heimat- und Brunnenfest

until 22.06.

NL Brunssum


NL Geleen

■ Gelaender Kirmes until 18.06.

NL Roermond


14. JUNE (SATURDAY)

36341 Lauterbach

■ Prämienmarkt until 22.06.

Andreas & Sandy Walldorf/Giessen

41061 Mönchengladbach


Stadt

41564 Kaarst


44581 Castrop-Rauxel


47877 Willich-Schiefbahn


53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

■ Ahrweiler Schützenkirmes

until 22.06.

53797 Lohmar



66663 Merzig

■ Sommer-Kirmes until 17.06.

Stadt

Miami, Polyp, Spin Ball, Magic, Taiga Jet

66822 Lebach


84503 Altötting

■ Hofdult until 23.06.

Stadt

A Sankt Pölten


CH Biasca/Tessin

■ Lunapark until 19.06.

ES Granada

■ Feria del Corpus until 22.06.

I Brescia

■ Luna Park San Polo until 20.08.

15. JUNE (SUNDAY)

35321 Laubach

■ Ausschussfest until 17.06.


40699 Erkrath-Alt-Erkrath

■ Schützenfest mit Kirmes

until 22.06.

46145 Oberhausen-Sterkrade

■ Fronleichnamskirmes until 23.06.

Stadt

Riesenrad, Time Factory, Flip Fly, Go-Kartbahn,

Turbo Force, Beach Jumper, 2 x Geisterbahn,

Raupenbahn, Breakdance, Wildwasserbahn,

High Energy, Love Express,

Spinning Racer, Nessy, Octopussy, Wellenflug,

Transformer, Circus Circus, Mega King

Tower


96

83026 Rosenheim-Pang

■ Panger Dult until 29.06.

Fahrenschon/Rosenheim

Kettenflieger

84061 Ergoldsbach


85664 Hohenlinden


H.Gerstmeier/Augsburg

92444 Rötz/Cham

■ Volks- und Heimatfest

until 22.06.

94442 Plattling


Stadt

Extrem, Swing Time, Wellenflug, Super-Gaudi,

Geisterhöhle


94522 Wallersdorf


Markt Wallersdorf

GB Cambridge

■ Midsummer Fair

until 23.06.

19. JUNE (THURSDAY)

04435 Schkeuditz



06925 Annaburg-Prettin

■ Schloss- und Heimatfest

Annaburg until 22.06.

Heimatfestverein Annaburg

26434 Hohenkirchen/Wangerland

■ Dorffest until 23.06.

26548 Norderney

■ Inselmarkt until 29.06.

K.-H.Langenscheidt/Leer

38518 Gifhorn


41539 Dormagen


until 24.06.

BSV Marketing

41747 Viersen

■ Fronleichnamkirmes

until 23.06.

Stadt

41812 Erkelenz

■ Lambertusmarkt

until 23.06.

Stadt

Adrenalin, Salto Mortale, Fliegender Teppich,

Freddy’s Company, Willy der Wurm


45699 Herten

■ Tiöns-Kirmes

until 22.06.

Schaustellerverein RE/Marl

46509 Xanten

■ Fronleichnams-Kirmes

until 23.06.

Stadt

High Impress, High Explosive, Halloween, Big

Wave, X-Factor, Disco-Jet


50163 Köln-Mülheim

■ Schützenkirmes, Gottestracht

until 22.06.

51375 Leverkusen-Schlebusch


until 22.06.

Veranst.Büro Nolden/Leverkusen

Riesenrad, Gaudi-Hütt’n, Breakdance, Big

Wave, Water-Walkingballs, Bungee-Trampolin


53604 Bad Honnef

■ Johannes-Kirmes until 23.06.

Stadt

56170 Bendorf


J.Meyer & Sohn OHG/Neuwied

56727 Mayen

■ Schützenfest und Kirmes

until 24.06.

63739 Aschaffenburg


Stadt

Daemonium, Skater, Hip Hop Fly, Gladiator,

Predator, Magic, Freddy’s Circus, Piratenrutsche,

Wildwasserbahn, Riesenrad, Teststrecke,

Wellenflug, Aqua-Labyrinth


65399 Kiedrich/Rheingau

■ Rieslingfest until 21.06.

67063 Ludwigshafen/Rhein


LUKOM/Ludwigshafen

Go-Kartbahn, Dance Express, Monsterhaus,

U 3000, Water--Walkingballs


78628 Rottweil


A.Ruoff/Hechingen

90411 Nürnberg-Sankt Johannis

■ Kirchweih

until 24.06.

90451 Nürnberg-Eibach


92342 Freystadt


94249 Bodenmais

■ Bennofest until 23.06.

J.& E.Braun GbR/Burgthann

94513 Schönberg


Touristikbüro

95643 Tirschenreuth


until 23.06.

Heiko Perz/Fürth

GB Hertford

■ Hartham Common Carnival

until 22.06.

20. JUNE (FRIDAY)

01640 Brockwitz

■ 1001 Jahre Brockwitz until 22.06.

Stadt Coswig & P.Bohms/Naunhof

06749 Bitterfeld-Wolfen

■ Hafenfest Bitterfeld

until 22.06.


09441 Annaberg-Buchholz

■ Annaberger Kät until 29.06.

Stadt

Riesenrad, Booster Maxxx, Euro-Coaster,

XXL, Go-Kartbahn, Avenger, Flipper, Breakdance,

Magic, Shake, Fun Street, Down Town


13187 Berlin-Pankow

■ Buchholzer Festtage

until 23.06.

Th.H.Wollenschläger/Falkensee

13405 Berlin-Mitte-Wedding

■ Deutsch-Französisches

Volksfest until 20.07.

Schaustellerverband Berlin e.V.

Riesenrad, Eclipse, Around the World, Achterbahn,

Breakdance, Frisbee, Melodie Star,

Tanz der Vampire, Wildwasserbahn, Rutsche,

Rocket, Tal der Könige, Labyrinth


14770 Brandenburg/Havel

■ Festwoche mit Havelfest

until 22.06.

Stadt

18069 Rostock-Reutershagen

■ Fischerfest

until 22.06.


19300 Grabow


until 22.06.

22587 Hamburg-Nienstedten

■ Frühjahrsmarkt

until 23.06.

23730 Neustadt/Holstein

■ Frühjahrsmarkt

until 23.06.

24103 Kiel

■ Kieler Woche

until 29.06.

Stadt/Kieler-Woche-Büro

26409 Wittmund

■ Johannimarkt until 23.06.

26954 Nordenham


Jahrmärkte Gestern und Heute/Oldenburg

29439 Lüchow

■ Schützenfest

until 29.06.

32825 Blomberg-Großenmarpe


until 23.06.

34613 Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain

■ Salatkirmes

until 23.06.

Kirmesausschuss

Breakdance, Top Spin, Filmrakete, Musik Express,

Doggy Dog

35335 Elmshorn

■ Buttermarkt

until 23.06.

Stadt

38315 Schladen/Harz


until 23.06.

Schützenverein Schladen

39418 Staßfurt

■ Salzlandfest

until 22.06.

Stadt

49393 Lohne/Oldenburg

■ Frühjahrsmarkt

until 22.06.

Stadt

49716 Meppen

■ Sommerkirmes

until 23.06.

Schaustellerverein Weser-Ems

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55120 Mainz

■ Johannisfest

until 23.06.

Stadt

Breakdance, Wellenflug, Sky Dance, XXL, Riesenrad,

Rutsche, Intoxx, Simulator


55566 Bad Sobernheim

■ Johanniskirmes

until 23.06.

Stadt

58553 Halver

■ Halveraner Kirmes

until 23.06.

Stadt

Breakdance, Verrückte Farm, Star Flyer, Musik

Express, Simulator, Crazy Mouse, Jekyll &

Hyde, Riesenrad, Scheibenwischer, Artistico


59759 Arnsberg-Hüsten

■ Schützenfest

until 23.06.

Schützenbruderschaft Hüsten

66589 Merchweiler

■ Patronatsfest

until 23.06.

67593 Westhofen

■ Traubenblütenfest

until 23.06.

82110 Germering

■ Unterpfaffenhofener Volksfest

until 29.06.

Stadt

90556 Cadolzburg


91807 Solnhofen


96231 Bad Staffelstein


until 23.06.

96260 Weismain

■ Kirchweih

until 23.06.

97425 Schweinfurt


Stadt

Cobra, Musik Express, Riesenrad, Hot Shot,

Fahrt zur Hölle, Wellenflug, Toboggan, Traumgenerator,

Big Bamboo, Rio Rapidos, Konga,

Voodoo Jumper, Black Out


99448 Kranichfeld


A Wolfsberg

■ Schönsonntagmarkt

until 23.06.

B Eupen

■ Oberstädter Nikolauskirmes

until 24.06.

B Tienen=Tirlemont

■ Junifoor until 30.06.

CH Davos

■ Luna-Park Chilbi until 22.06.

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CH Horgen

■ Chilbi until 23.06.

CH Pfäffikon/SZ

■ Chilbi

until 22.06.

F Amiens

■ Foire de St. Jean until 14.07.

F Beauvais

■ Foire aux Manèges

until 06.07.

F Bourges

■ Les Foires Jacques Coeur

until 14.07.

GB Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

■ Town Moor 'Hoppings' Fair

until 28.06.

NL Deurne

■ Kermis

until 24.06.

NL Heerlen

■ Voorjaarskermis

until 25.06.

NL Schagen


PL Bogatynia

■ Karbonalia

until 22.06.

21. JUNE (SATURDAY)

07806 Neustadt/Orla

■ Stadt- und Brunnenfest

until 23.06.

17358 Torgelow


19288 Ludwigslust

■ Linden- und Stadtfest

until 23.06.

33161 Hövelhof

■ Schützenfest

until 23.06.

Schützenbruderschaft Hövelhof e.V.

46354 Südlohn

■ Sankt-Vitus-Kirmes

until 23.06.

Gemeinde

46459 Rees

■ Pumpenkirmes

until 23.06.

47877 Willich-Anrath


E.Römgens/Willich

47906 Kempen

■ Sommerkirmes until 24.06.

51709 Marienheide-Gimborn

■ Schützenfest

until 23.06.

D.Milz/Köln

64653 Lorsch

■ Johannisfest & Historischer Jahrmarkt

until 23.06.

Stadt & IG Lorscher Kulturfeste

69121 Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim

■ Kirchweih

until 23.06.

Stadt

86720 Nördlingen

■ Jahresmesse

until 30.06.

Stadt

Breakdance, The King, Lach+Freu-Haus,

Happy Sailor, Alex Airport


90559 Burgthann

■ Kirchweih

until 23.06.

91413 Neustadt/Aisch

■ Kirchweihfest

until 29.06.

99310 Arnstadt

■ Wollmarkt

until 29.06.

Schaustellerfachverband Thüringen e.V.

Breakdance, Magic, Geisterbahn, Achterbahn,

Space Party, Jaguarbahn, Flying Circus,

Chaos Airport

99510 Apolda

■ Parkfest

until 29.06.

Stadt

A Innsbruck

■ Olympia World Vergnügungspark

until 13.07.

F Champagnole

■ Fête Nocturne

until 23.06.

F Nevers

■ Fête Foraine et Fête Mendes

France until 06.07.

F Strasbourg

■ Foire de la Saint-Jean

until 14.07.

NL Assen

■ TT-Kermis until 29.06.

NL Dordrecht

■ Zomerkermis until 29.06.


72202 Nagold


NL Spijkenisse


26. JUNE (THURSDAY)

06618 Naumburg/Saale

■ Hussiten-Kirschfest

until 30.06.

Stadt

09599 Freiberg/Sachsen

■ Bergstadtfest

until 29.06.

Stadtmarketing

19348 Perleberg

■ 775-Jahr-Feier

until 29.06.

31303 Burgdorf

■ Schützenfest

until 29.06.

M.Heider/Barsinghausen

38442 Wolfsburg-Fallersleben


until 29.06.

74177 Bad Wimpfen

■ Wimpfener Talmarkt

until 01.07.

Stadt

Breakdance, Frisbee, Wilde Maus, Magic, Flip

Fly, Riesenrad, XXL-Funhouse


84056 Rottenburg/Laaber


Stadt

91332 Heiligenstadt

■ Sommerkirchweih

until 30.06.

95615 Marktredwitz


until 01.07.

Renner GbR/Grafenwöhr

A Wieselburg

■ Interagrar & Volksfest

until 29.06.

GB Lytham, Lancs

■ St Annes Fair

until 30.06.

27. JUNE (FRIDAY)

01968 Senftenberg

■ Peter-und-Paulmarkt

until 29.06.


Riesenrad, Simulator


03149 Forst/Lausitz

■ Rosengartenfest

until 29.06.

Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/F.Bereit

Twister, Drop Attack


04509 Delitzsch

■ Peter-und-Paul Stadtfest

until 29.06.


04880 Dommitzsch

■ Gänsebrunnenfest

until 29.06.

Stadtverwaltung

07356 Bad Lobenstein

■ Schützenfest

until 29.06.

Fa.Doreen Rostalski/Teutschenthal

08134 Wildenfels


17179 Gnoien

■ Mühlenfest

until 29.06.


22926 Ahrensburg

■ Volksfest

until 30.06.

23568 Lübeck

■ Volksfest

until 13.07.

Lübecker Veranstaltungs GmbH

26419 Schortens-Heidmühle

■ Kramermarkt

until 30.06.

Gemeinde

31582 Nienburg/Weser


until 02.07.

Stadt

32549 Bad Oeynhausen

■ Innenstadtfete

until 28.06.

BeBo Events/Bad Oeynhausen

34225 Baunatal

■ Stadtfest

until 30.06.

V.R.M.S.Kassel e.V./Fuldabrück

37431 Bad Lauterberg-Barbis

■ Schützenfest

until 30.06.


38871 Stapelburg/Veckenstedt

■ Schützenfest

until 29.06.

M.Siewiera/Quedlinburg

40822 Mettmann

■ Innenstadtkirmes

until 30.06.

St. Sebastianus Schützenbruderschaft

41379 Brüggen


41844 Wegberg

■ Antoniusmarkt mit Kirmes

until 30.06.

Stadt

49688 Lastrup


until 30.06.

52499 Baesweiler-Oidtweiler

■ Frühkirmes

until 30.06.

Stadt

52525 Heinsberg


Stadt

Raupenbahn


53225 Bonn-Beuel-Vilich

■ Peter-und-Paul Kirmes

until 30.06.

Bonner Veranstaltungs-ArGe

53557 Bad Hönningen

■ Peter-und-Paul-Kirmes

until 30.06.

J.Meyer & Sohn OHG/Neuwied

53804 Much

■ Kirmes

until 30.06.

Arbeitskreis Mucher Kirmes

55743 Idar-Oberstein

■ Spießbratenfest

until 01.07.

Stadt

58285 Gevelsberg

■ Sommerkirmes

until 01.07.

Stadt

Simulator, High Impress, Circus Circus, Shaker,

Salto Mortale, Verrückte Farm, Schlittenfahrt,

Riesenrad, Breakdance, Jekyll & Hyde,

Kettenflieger

98

59755 Arnsberg-Neheim

■ Neheim Live

until 29.06.

Aktives Neheim e.V./Arnsberg

63225 Langen

■ Ebbelwoifest, Brunnenfest

until 30.06.

Gebr.Hausmann GbR/Langen

63263 Neu-Isenburg-Gravenbruch

■ Kerb

until 30.06.

Ferling GbR Offenbach

65189 Wiesbaden-Hainerberg

■ Deutsch-Amerikanisches

Freundschaftsfest until 04.07.

Fa. A.Schramm/Rodenbach

65396 Walluf/Rheingau

■ Johanniskerb

until 29.06.

K.Laux & Sohn/Wiesbaden

66359 Schwalbach-Bous

■ Kirmes

until 01.07.

71522 Backnang

■ Straßenfest

until 30.06.

Fa.Roschmann/Eislingen

Musik Express, Riesenrad, Breakdance, Intoxx,

Simulator, Scheibenwischer, Wellenflug

73312 Geislingen/Steige

■ Frühlingsfest

until 06.07.

Karl Kritz KG/Stuttgart

78333 Stockach

■ Schweizer Feiertage

until 30.06.

Jäger-Hutzelmann/Stuttgart

Twister, Adrenalin

82256 Fürstenfeldbruck

■ Volksfest

until 06.07.

Stadt

Bungee-Trampolin, XXL-Krake, Wasserball


83714 Miesbach

■ Volksfest

until 06.07.

84051 Essenbach

■ Volksfest

until 29.06.

84137 Vilsbiburg

■ Volksfest

until 06.07.

Stadt

84152 Mengkofen

■ Aitrachtaler Volksfest

until 01.07.

Gemeinde

85757 Karlsfeld

■ Siedler- und Seefest

until 06.07.

Siedlergemeinschaft Karlsfeld-Nord

Pirates Adventure, Swing Time, G-Force, Route

66


86343 Königsbrunn

■ Gautsch, Volksfest until 06.07.

Stadt

87527 Sonthofen


Stadt

89597 Munderkingen

■ Sommer- und Kinderfest

until 30.06.

K.Grubart/Isny

90425 Nürnberg-Kleinreuth

■ Kirchweih

until 30.06.

Stadt+Süddeutsch.Verb.reis.Schausteller

90469 Nürnberg-Gartenstadt

■ Kirchweih

until 01.07.

Stadt+Süddeutsch.Verb.reis.Schausteller

90530 Wendelstein

■ Kirchweih

until 30.06.

91541 Rothenburg/Tauber

■ Volksfest

until 02.07.

Stadt

91785 Pleinfeld

■ Volksfest

until 30.06.

Markt Pleinfeld

92283 Lauterhofen/Opf.

■ Volksfest

until 30.06.

93426 Roding

■ Volksfest

until 07.07.

Stadt

Alpha 1, Bavaria Dance


94078 Freyung

■ Volksfest

until 02.07.

Stadt


94269 Rinchnach/Regen

■ St. Guntherfest

until 30.06.

Guntherverein/Rinchnach

94405 Landau/Isar

■ Volksfest

until 02.07.

Stadt

95138 Bad Steben

■ Heimat- und Wiesenfest

until 30.06.

Markt Bad Steben

95182 Döhlau-Tauperlitz

■ Seefest

until 30.06.

Uebel & Sachs/Niederwerrn

A Eisenstadt/Burgenland

■ Kleinhöfleiner Winzerkirtag

until 06.07.

A Hadersdorf am Kamp

■ Parkfest mit Vergnügungspark

until 29.06.

A Wien

■ Donauinselfest

until 29.06.

B Wavre

■ Foire d'Eté

until 06.07.

CH Biel

■ Braderie

until 29.06.

CH Winterthur

■ Albani-Fest until 29.06.

F Paris

■ Fête Foraine des Tuileries

until 24.08.

F Saint-Germain-en-Laye

■ Fêtes dés Loges

until 17.08.

GB Kettering, Northants

■ Feast until 05.07.

L Dudelange

■ Summerkiermes

until 06.07.

NL Etten-Leur

■ Kermis

until 02.07.

NL Kerkrade

■ Voorjaarskermis

until 01.07.

28. JUNE (SATURDAY)

06231 Bad Dürrenberg

■ Brunnenfest

until 29.06.

Stadt

08141 Reinsdorf

■ Vielauer Kirmes

until 29.06.

33181 Bad Wünnenberg

■ Schützenfest

until 30.06.

40233 Düsseldorf-Flingern


K.H.Stoffels/Düsseldorf

41189 Mönchengladbach-Wickrath

■ Frühkirmes

until 01.07.

Stadt

41747 Viersen-Dülken

■ Frühkirmes

until 01.07.

Stadt

45481 Mülheim/Ruhr

■ Saarner Kirmes

until 06.07.

Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH (MST)

Breakdance, Big Monster, Disco Jet, Flash, Simulator,

Villa Wahnsinn, Euro-Coaster, Geisterbahn,

Jump Street


47574 Goch

■ Sommerkirmes

until 01.07.

Stadt, S.V. Niederrhein

Amazonas, X-Factor, Simulator, Speedy Gonzales,

Rock Express, Wilder Clown, Bungee-

Trampolin


48361 Beelen

■ Kirmes

until 30.06.

48653 Coesfeld-Lette

■ Johannikirmes

until 29.06.

Stadt

52146 Würselen

■ Groß-Kirmes until 01.07.

Stadt

57392 Schmallenberg

■ Schützenfest

until 30.06.

R.Isken/Dortmund

59939 Olsberg

■ Schützenfest

until 30.06.

63165 Mühlheim/Main


Ferling GbR/Offenbach

66346 Püttlingen-Köllerbach

■ Herz-Jesu-Fest

until 30.06.

Verkehrsverein

66701 Beckingen


66809 Nalbach

■ Peter-und-Paul-Kirmes

until 01.07.

97737 Gemünden/Main

■ Kichweih und Heimatfest

until 06.07.

R.Bergmann/Feucht

A Kufstein

■ Kaiserfest until 28.06.

B Malmédy

■ Kermesse Saint-Pierre

until 01.07.

F Antibes-Biot

■ Antibes Land

until 31.08.

F Cannes-la-Bocca

■ Luna Park Stade Pierre de

Coubertin until 31.08.

F Carcassonne

■ Herisson Land until 14.09.

F Carnon


F Grau-du-Roi, Le

■ Luna Park Amigoland

until 31.08.

F Gruissan

■ Pirat Parc until 31.08.

F Guérande


F Hyères-les-Palmiers

■ Magic World Luna Park

until 31.08.

F Leucate-Plage

■ Park d'Attractions until 31.08.

F Pontarlier

■ Foire Attractive de la Saint Pierre

until 06.07.

NL Goirle


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Gefragt

• Kilianskirmes Iserlohn (18. bis 21.

Juli): Gesucht wird noch ein Riesenrad.

Tel.: 02371-2171617. E-Mail: thomas.johannsen@iserlohn.de

• Deutsch-Französisches Volksfest

in Berlin (20. Juni bis 20. Juli

2014): Gesucht werden noch Attraktionen

(auch Belustigung) sowie Geschäfte aller

Art, auch Reihengeschäfte. Schaustellerverband

Berlin e.V., Rosenheimer Straße

5, 10781 Berlin. Tel.: 0170-8061982

• Grenadiermarkt in Pirmasens

(30. August bis 4. September): Gesucht

werden noch ein Fahrgeschäft sowie Geisterbahn/Laufgeschäft.

Stadtmarketing

Pirmasens, Frau Hartmann, Tel.: 06331-

2394315

• Zerbster Heimat- und Schützenfest

(01. bis 11. August): Gesucht wird

noch ein Lauf- oder Belustigungsgeschäft.

Tel.: 03923-754111

Frei

• Musik Express frei am 3. und 4.

Sonntag im Juli, 1., 4. und 5. Sonntag im

August und im September. Tel.: 0163-

5405751 od. 0177-3195476

• Kinderschleife (16 x 10 m) frei ab 3.

Sonntag im September und im ganzen

Oktober. Tel.: 0171-5154715

• Groß-Geisterbahn (30 x 18 m) hat

noch Termine frei. Tel.: 0170-8061982

• Hochfahrgeschäft (Freak Out-

Schaukel) 2. Sonntag im Juni, 4. Sonntag

im Juli, 4. Sonntag im September sowie im

Oktober, Raum Süddeutschland. Kontakt:

www.uebel-und-sachs.de oder Tel.

0171-6209348

• Super Tower frei am 2. Sonntag im

August und 4. Sonntag im Oktober. Tel.:

0170-2333387

• 4-Etagen-Laufgeschäft hat Termine

frei. Tel.: 0178-7228059

• Kick Down frei am 4. und 5. Sonntag

im Juni sowie 1. und 2. Sonntag im November.

Tel.: 0178-2024455

• Bungee-Trampolin-Anlage hat

Termine frei. Tel.: 0157-83034461

• Rasantes Rundfahrgeschäft hat


• Etagen-Belustigung hat Termine

frei. Tel.: 0178-8362951

• Scheibenwischer frei am 4. Sonntag

im September sowie 1., 2. und 4. Sonntag

im Oktober. Tel.: 0170-2333387

• Riesenrad (38 m) frei am 1. Sonntag

im Juli (Raum Süddeutschland) sowie am

2. und 3. Sonntag im August. Tel.: 0178-

4139834

• 2-Etagen-Laufgeschäft frei am 3.,

4. und 5. Sonntag im August sowie 1. und

3. Sonntag im September, Raum Nordund

Mitteldeutschland. Tel.: 0170-

2027140

• Simulator hat Termine frei. Tel.: 0157-

83034461

• Derby-Spiel frei am 2. und 3. Sonntag

im Juli, 3. und 4. Sonntag im September

sowie 3. und 4. Sonntag im Oktober.

Tel.: 0177-2826550

• Water-Walkingballs hat Termine

frei. Tel.: 0157-83034461

• Breakdance frei am 3. und 4. Sonntag

im August. Tel.: 0160-6035215

• „Airgate” (Familien-Hochfahrgeschäft,

20 m, mit Ausflug 23 m) hat noch


• Willy der Wurm (Familienachterbahn)

hat noch Termine frei. Tel.: 0177-

7976933

• Gladiator hat im September Termine

frei. Tel.: 0031-629546133

• Simulator hat noch Termine frei. Tel.:

01520-1791512

• Taiga Jet (Schlittenfahrt) frei am 4.

Sonntag im Juni, 3. Sonntag im Juli, 4.

Sonntag im August und 1. Sonntag im November.

Tel. 0163-6920918

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KIRMES FOR SALE IN RAILWAY STATION BOOK SHOPS

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• 01069 Dresden, Wiener Platz 4

• 01097 Dresden-Neustadt, Schlesischer Platz 1

• 01109 Dresden, Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring 1

• 04109 Leipzig, Hbf, Willy-Brand-Platz 5

• 06112 Halle, Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1

• 06844 Dessau, Fritz-Hesse-Str. 7

• 10117 Berlin-Friedrichstr., Georgenstr. 14-18

• 10178 Berlin, Alexanderplatz, Dircksenstraße

✘ 10178 Berlin, Ladenzeile / Abgang S-Bahn

• 10243 Berlin, Am Ostbahnhof

• 10623 Berlin, Fernbahnhof Zoo

• 10829 Berlin-Südkreuz/West, Neumannstr.

• 12439 Berlin-Schöneweide, M.-Brückner-Str. 42

• 12521 Berlin, Flughafen-Schönefeld, Terminal D E G

• 12681 Berlin, Boxberger Str. 3-9 / Haus 3 / Halle 2 West

• 13405 Berlin, Flughafen Tegel, Haupthalle, Bon Voyage

• 16515 Oranienburg, Stralsunder Str.

• 18055 Rostock, Hauptbahnhof

✘ 20099 Hamburg, Hbf., Glockengiesserwall

• 20354 Hamburg, Bahnhof Dammtor, Theodor-Heuss-Platz

• 21337 Lüneburg, Bahnhofstr.

• 22335 Hamburg, Flughafenstr.

✘ 22765 Hamburg, Paul-Nevermann-Platz

• 23558 Lübeck, Am Bahnhof

• 24114 Kiel, Sophienblatt 27-29

• 24145 Kiel, Bunsenstr. 1c

• 25980 Westerland, Tinnumer Str. 11

• 26122 Oldenburg, Hauptbahnhof

• 26125 Oldenburg, Wilhelmshavener Heerstr. 32

• 26382 Wilhelmshaven, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 26721 Emden, Bahnhofsplatz

• 26789 Leer, Bahnhofsplatz

• 27472 Cuxhaven, Bahnhof Haus 1

• 27570 Bremerhaven, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 73

• 27749 Delmenhorst, Wittekindstr. 10/ZOB

✘ 28195 Bremen, Bahnhofsplatz 15

• 28199 Bremen, im Flughafen, Flughafenallee 20

• 29525 Uelzen, Am Bahnhof

• 30159 Hannover, Ernst-August-Platz 1

• 30669 Hannover, Flughafen, Terminal A

• 31134 Hildesheim, Bahnhofsplatz

• 31582 Nienburg, Bahnhofstraße

• 32052 Herford, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 32423 Minden, Bundesbahnhof 12

• 33102 Paderborn, Bahnhofstr. 29

• 33330 Gütersloh, Willy-Brandt-Platz-2

• 33602 Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof

• 34117 Kassel, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 34131 Kassel, Wilhelmshöher Allee 253

• 35037 Marburg, Bahnhofstr. 33

• 35390 Gießen, Bahnhofstr. 102

• 37073 Goettingen, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 38102 Braunschweig, Berliner Platz 1

✘ 39104 Magdeburg, Bahnhofstr. 68

• 40210 Düsseldorf, Hauptbahnhof

• 40474 Düsseldorf, Flughafenstr. 120 T.B

• 41061 Mönchengladbach, Europaplatz

• 41236 Mönchengladbach, Bahnhofstr. 66

• 41460 Neuss, Presse & Buch im Bhf., Theodor-Heuss-Platz

• 42103 Wuppertal, Döppersberg 37

• 42277 Wuppertal, Berliner Platz 15

• 42283 Wuppertal, Winklerstraße 2

• 42697 Solingen, Bahnstraße 5

• 42859 Remscheid, Bahnhofsplatz 12

• 44137 Dortmund, Koenigswall 15

• 44629 Herne, Bahnhofsplatz

• 44649 Herne, Heinz-Rühmann-Platz

• 44787 Bochum, Buddenbergplatz, Süd-Ausgang

✘ 45127 Essen, Hauptbahnhof

• 45468 Mülheim, Dieter-aus-dem-Siepen-Platz 3

• 45657 Recklinghausen, Große Pferdekamp Str.

• 45879 Gelsenkirchen, Im Bahnhof

• 46045 Oberhausen, Hauptbahnhof

• 46395 Bocholt, Hindenburg Str. 1

• 46446 Emmerich, im Bahnhof

• 46535 Dinslaken, im Bahnhof

• 47051 Duisburg, Mercatorstr. 17

• 47798 Krefeld, Im Hauptbahnhof

• 48143 Münster, Berliner Platz

• 48431 Rheine, Hauptbahnhof 1

• 49074 Osnabrück, Im Bahnhof

• 49356 Diepholz, Am Bahnhof

• 50169 Kerpen, Bahnhofstr. 9

• 50667 Köln, Bahnhof 1

• 50667 Köln, Trankgasse 11

• 50679 Köln-Deutz, Otto-Platz 7

• 52064 Aachen, Bahnhofsplatz 2a

• 52351 Düren, Hauptbahnhof

• 53111 Bonn, Am Hauptbahnhof

• 53173 Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Moltkestr. 43

• 53721 Siegburg, Europaplatz

• 53879 Euskirchen, Bahnhofstraße

• 54292 Trier, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 55116 Mainz, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 55543 Bad Kreuznach, Europaplatz

• 56068 Koblenz, Bahnhofsplatz 2

• 57072 Siegen, Am Bahnhof 16

• 58089 Hagen, Berliner Platz 3

• 58239 Schwerte, Bahnhofstraße 35

• 58452 Witten, Bergerstr. 35

• 58644 Iserlohn, Bahnhofsplatz 2

• 59065 Hamm, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1

• 59227 Ahlen, Bahnhofsplatz

• 59423 Unna, Bahnhofstr. 74

• 59494 Soest, Bahnhofstr. 2

• 59759 Arnsberg, Bahnhofstr. 136

✘ 60051 Frankfurt, Im Hauptbahnhof

• 60594 Frankfurt, Diesterwegplatz 51

• 61169 Friedberg, Hanauer Str. 44

• 63450 Hanau, Im Hauptbahnhof

• 63739 Aschaffenburg, Ludwigstr. 2, Hbf.

• 64293 Darmstadt, Platz der Deutschen Einheit

• 64625 Bensheim, Amershamplatz 1

• 65190 Wiesbaden, Bahnhofsplatz 2

• 65428 Rüsselsheim, Im Hauptbahnhof

• 65929 Frankfurt-Höchst, Dalbergstr. 1

• 66111 Saarbrücken, Im Hauptbahnhof

• 66424 Homburg, Im Bahnhof

• 66538 Neunkirchen, Bahnhofstraße

• 66606 St. Wendel, Mommstr. 2, Bahnh.

• 66740 Saarlouis, Bahnhofsplatz 11

• 67434 Neustadt, Bahnhofsplatz 4

• 67547 Worms, Hauptbahnhof

✘ 67547 Worms, Bahnhofstr. 11

• 67655 Kaiserslautern, Bahnhofstraße 1

✘ 68161 Mannheim, Bahnhofsplatz 17

✘ 69115 Heidelberg 1, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5

✘ 70173 Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2

• 70174 Stuttgart-Mitte, Th.-Heuss-Passagen

• 70372 Stuttgart/Bad Cannstatt, Bahnhofstr. 30

✘ 71032 Böblingen, Talstr. 18

• 71638 Ludwigsburg, Bahnhof 14-18

• 72072 Tübingen, Europaplatz 17

• 72764 Reutlingen, Bahnhofstr. 3

• 74072 Heilbronn, Bahnhofstraße 30

• 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Bahnhofspl. 1

• 74889 Sinsheim, Friedrichstr. 25

• 75175 Pforzheim, Bahnhofsplatz

✘ 76137 Karlsruhe, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 76227 Karlsruhe, Hauptbahnstraße 1

• 76646 Bruchsal, Bahnhofsplatz 12

• 78462 Konstanz, Bahnhofsplatz 43

• 79098 Freiburg, Bismarckallee 3

✘ 80335 München, Hauptbahnhof, Arnulfstr. 3

✘ 81667 München, Orleansplatz 10

• 84032 Landshut, Bahnhofsplatz

• 85356 München-Flughafen, Südallee 1

• 86150 Augsburg, Viktoriastraße 1

• 86154 Augsburg, Ulmer Str. 53

• 87435 Kempten, Bahnhofplatz

• 87509 Immenstadt, Bahnhofstr. 39

• 87527 Sonthofen, Bahnhofstraße

• 87561 Oberstdorf, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 87700 Memmingen, Bahnhofstr. 3

• 89073 Ulm, Hauptbahnhof

• 89312 Günzburg, Bahnhofsplatz 5

✘ 90411 Nürnberg, Flughafenstr. 100

✘ 90443 Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz 9

• 92224 Amberg, Kaiser-Ludwig-Ring 5

• 92318 Neumarkt, Bahnlinie 5/HBF

• 92637 Weiden, Bahnhofstr. 28

• 93047 Regensburg, Bahnhofstr. 18

• 94032 Passau, Bahnhofsplatz 29

• 94315 Straubing, Bahnhofsplatz 13

• 95028 Hof, Bahnhofsplatz 12

• 95326 Kulmbach, Bahnhofsplatz 1

• 95444 Bayreuth, Bahnhofstr. 20

• 95615 Marktredwitz, Bahnhofsplatz 7

• 96052 Bamberg, Ludwigstraße 6

• 96215 Lichtenfels, Bahnhofsplatz

• 96450 Coburg, Lossaustr. 4

✘ 97070 Würzburg, Bahnhofstr. 4

• 97424 Schweinfurt, Im Bahnhof

• 97437 Hassfurt, Bahnhofstr. 12

• 99084 Erfurt, Willy-Brandt-Platz 12

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