Hangover – The Tower

The Hangover ride experience

The gondola is pulled up the tower while rotating around its axis. This changes the view across the fairground before the free fall begins. Different stopping points and the sudden change from waiting to falling define the ride experience.

As you ascend, your perspective of the fairground gradually changes. The rotation reveals different views one by one. This means the experience begins before the actual drop. The moment at the top of the tower is all about waiting and not knowing exactly when the descent will begin.

The subsequent drop turns the sightseeing experience into an intense ride. This change is the defining feature of the drop tower. If you watch it before boarding, you can see the basic sequence: ascent, a pause at height and descent. The exact layout of a ride may depend on the ride programme.

Technology and data

Hangover is made by the Austrian manufacturer Funtime. Ride-Index lists the model as Free Fall and gives its year of construction as 2015. Its total height is 85 metres. This height should not be confused with the actual distance covered during the drop; it should not automatically be entered as the drop height.

The documented footprint measures 21 metres across the front and 18 metres in depth. The stated power requirement is 300 kilowatts. The gondola has 24 seats. This figure describes the number of passengers who can ride at the same time and is not an hourly capacity.

History of Hangover – The Tower

The tower made its debut at the Düsseldorf Rheinkirmes on 18 July 2015. The year it was built and the year it debuted are the same. Ride-Index lists the ride under Schneider & Co. oHG from Munich. It is also listed under this company in the Cranger line-up of rides 2026.

Operator

Schneider & Co. OHG is listed as the operator in the official line-up of rides for Cranger Kirmes 2026.

Tips for your visit

To ride Hangover, you must meet the current entry requirements. So check the information at the entrance and ask a member of staff if you have any questions about riding. You can also watch a full ride to get a better sense of the height and free fall. Information about Cranger Kirmes 2026 and other rides is available in the attractions overview.