The Ghost Villa – Molengraft-Sipkema
Die Geister-Villa – funfair classic and special features
Operator: Molengraft-Sipkema (Netherlands)
Die Geister-Villa is a ride with its own history and a clearly recognisable design. In this classic ghost train, the route takes you through dark scenery on two levels. Sounds, figures and lighting effects create the spooky atmosphere. Since the next scenes remain hidden, the suspense is greatest as you move from one section to the next. The appeal lies particularly in the combination of the exterior design and the ride’s movement. Even from the fairground, you can see how this attraction differs from the others.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
On this classic ghost train, the route takes you through dark scenery on two levels.
Special features and construction
Barbisan built the ride in 1997. Documented dimensions of up to 26 metres wide at the front, ten metres deep and twelve metres high are available. It was formerly known as Burg Dracula. After being operated in France and Germany, it changed hands to Molengraft-Sipkema at the end of 2012.
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.
Die Geister-Villa: the ride experience and how it works
On this classic ghost train, the route takes you through dark scenery on two levels. Sounds, figures and lighting effects create the spooky atmosphere. Because you cannot see the upcoming scenes, the suspense builds especially as you move from one section to the next.
Watching a full ride helps you assess its movement. The lighting and the view across the fairground also shape the impression: after dark, many classic fairground rides look quite different from how they do in the afternoon.
General
- Manufacturer
- Barbisan
- Model
- Two-storey ghost train
- Year built
- 1997
- Also known as
- Burg Dracula; Geistervilla
Ride
- Height
- 12 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 26 × 10 m
- Power rating
- 50 kW
Die Geister-Villa: operator and history
The ride is operated by Molengraft-Sipkema (Netherlands). The year it was built is documented as 1997. Its recognised design is a two-storey ghost train. As well as the technology, the changing presentation is part of the appeal of travelling rides: the same ride may be presented differently at different events.
- Operator
- Molengraft-Sipkema (Netherlands)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is the attraction suitable for?
For fans of spooky attractions, the history of this ride is just as interesting as the ride itself. If children want to ride, they should be comfortable with darkness and scare effects. Ask staff about the entry requirements.
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.
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