Miami Breeze – Jonny Krause
Fähtz Twister with a colourful history and a new name
Operator: Jonny Krause (Bielefeld)
Miami Breeze Krause – Miami Breeze is a Twister operated by showman Jonny Krause from Bielefeld. The ride dates from 1973 and was built by Fähtz. A Twister combines the rotation of the whole ride with an additional movement of the gondolas. This creates a different ride experience from a simple circular ride. If you enjoy classic roundabout rides, you can discover a fairground ride with a long history here.
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What to expect
- Multi-axis rotation
- Family-friendly
Classic Twister ride experience in a ride that has been developed over several decades.
General
- Manufacturer
- Fähtz
- Model
- Twister No. 1
- Year built
- 1973
- Original name
- Flying Star
- Also known as
- Flying Swing
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 14
- Riders per gondola
- 2
Set-up & transport
- Power rating
- 60 kW
Miami Breeze Krause: technology and ride sequence
According to Ride-Index, the 14 gondolas offer a total of 28 seats. Two people can sit together in each gondola. The gondolas' movement is easy to follow from the outside: they change direction while the ride continues to rotate. This creates different impressions depending on your seat and how the ride programme unfolds. No reliable information has been published on the speed or duration of this ride.
Features and history
Miami Breeze used to have other names. Ride-Index lists Flying Star first and Flying Swing later; the ride was still known as Flying Swing until 2025. The name changes are therefore important when you are looking for older photos, reports or videos. They refer to the same ride and do not necessarily mean it was a different Twister. The current name represents a more recent presentation of this classic.
Background on Miami Breeze Krause
The operators' history is also well documented. Eduard Krause senior and Fritz Krause were followed by Dennis Krause; Jonny Krause has been named as the operator in the most recent period. The ride has therefore been associated with the Krause family name for decades. For a profile of the attraction, this continuity is more interesting than a supposed new ride: it did not first come into being in 2026, but has been operated by several people and renamed several times.
- Operator
- Jonny Krause (Bielefeld)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Eduard Krause senior (1973–1986); Fritz Krause (1987–2005); Dennis Krause (2006–2024)
Tips and guest appearances: Miami Breeze Krause
The Bielefeld Showmen's Association lists Miami Breeze as new in its line-up of rides 2026. This means it is new to this year's event, not that it is making its debut as a newly built ride. If you are planning a ride, watch one circuit first and check the size and accompaniment guidance at the ticket office. This is especially helpful with rotating rides, as it gives you a better idea of the intensity beforehand.
You can find more suitable rides in our ride overview. Specific event assignments are maintained via the event overview.
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