Alt Wiener Pferdekarussell – Schäfer

Special features and construction

The ride was built by Zierer in 1979 and requires an area of around 18 by 21 metres. Hoppla Hopp is documented as an earlier name. The ownership history also includes the Fort Fun amusement park.

The design determines not only the ride experience, but also the effort involved in transporting and setting it up at different event venues. That is why attractions like these are an important part of travelling showman culture.

Alt Wiener Pferdekarussell: the ride experience

The horses move rhythmically up and down as they circle around. The traditional construction is easy to recognise in the historic decorations and classically styled platform. The experience is not about extreme speed, but the special feeling of a ride on an old-fashioned carousel.

It is therefore helpful to watch a full ride to get a feel for how it moves. The lighting and the view of the fairground also shape the experience: after dark, many classic fairground rides look quite different from how they do in the afternoon.

Alt Wiener Pferdekarussell: operator and history

This ride is operated by H. O. Schäfer (Schwerte). Its year of construction is documented as 1979. It is a spring horse carousel. As well as the technology, a changing presentation helps travelling rides remain recognisable: the same ride can be presented differently at different events.

Who is the attraction suitable for?

You can take your time with younger visitors to look at the different horses on this ride. Choose your seats in accordance with the operator’s rules, as small children may need to be accompanied by an adult.

You can find more rides in this category in the attractions overview. You can find out about the applicable access requirements directly at the ride.