Twister – Kaiser
Spinning fun on a compact family roller coaster
Operator: Edmund Kaiser (Herford)
Twister Kaiser is a compact travelling spinning roller coaster with rotating cars. Find out here how it differs from a classic family roller coaster.
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What to expect
- Spinning cars
- Family-friendly
A compact track ride with the added surprise of rotating cars.
What makes Twister Kaiser special
Twister Kaiser is an Italian ride by Diamond Rides, built in 2005. The documented ride uses a five-car train and can carry a total of 20 people per ride. Its recorded footprint is around 27 by 15 metres; the maximum height is stated as eleven metres. These details apply to this specific ride and not necessarily to other roller coasters commonly called Twister.
The operator's identity matters: Edmund Kaiser from Herford operates this small roller coaster. Other travelling rides are also called Twister, but belong to different showmen and sometimes use entirely different ride systems. So when checking line-up lists, always check the operator before identifying an appearance as this ride.
What riding Twister Kaiser is like
With Twister Kaiser, the track is only part of the experience. The train travels through bends and changes in height. At the same time, the cars can rotate around their own axis. This changes your direction of view during the ride. You don't always see the next bend head-on, and even familiar movements can feel surprising. This makes the ride interesting for spinning roller coaster fans, without confusing it with a large looping coaster.
The roller coaster is relatively compact. However, that doesn't mean it's just a children's carousel. The combination of rails and rotating cars is what gives the ride its distinctive character. If you like classic family roller coasters, you can see how different the same basic idea feels with rotating cars.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Diamond Rides (Italy)
- Model
- Small roller coaster with rotating cars
- Year built
- 2005
Ride
- Height
- 11 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Trains
- 1
- Cars per train
- 5
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 15 × 27 m
- Power rating
- 40 kW
History and operator
The Ride-Index ride database names Harry Miller from the United Kingdom as the first operator in 2005. According to the records there, the ride passed to Edmund Kaiser in August of the same year. This early international stop is part of the ride's history. That's why older photos or lists may show different operator details.
The year it was built should not be taken as the date of a specific German funfair debut. The information used here does not include a reliably documented debut location under the current operator. Minimum height, specific ride prices and ride duration have also not been reliably published; ask the staff on site for these details.
- Operator
- Edmund Kaiser (Herford)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
Previous operators
2005 to August 2005: Harry Miller (United Kingdom)
Tips for your visit
If this is your first ride on a spinning roller coaster, it is worth paying attention to the movements. The cars rotate as they travel along the track, so you can't always see the course head-on. If you have a sensitive sense of balance, this feels different from a fixed roller coaster. Check the signs at the entrance, especially if children want to ride.
The track from the side and the rotating cars make interesting photo subjects. You can also compare the ride experience with that of an ordinary family roller coaster. Find more profiles in our attraction overview.
Upcoming funfair dates
Ride Twister – Kaiser live
Sources: Ride database and basic details.
