Car Wash – Horlbeck
Colourful funhouse themed around a car wash
Operator: Julian Horlbeck (Neumünster)
At Car Wash by Horlbeck, you don't drive through a car wash – you walk through it yourself. This colourful walk-through attraction takes the theme of car washing and turns it into a course full of obstacles and surprises. That's why it's especially suitable for families and groups.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Walk-through course themed around a car wash, with moving obstacles; formerly decorated as a haunted attraction.
Here, you don't drive through a car wash – you walk through it yourself: Car Wash turns wobbly obstacles and surprising effects into a family adventure.
The Car Wash by Horlbeck experience
You largely set your own pace. Wobbling floors, moving features and car-wash-style effects mean you have to keep your balance. Some sections are easy to get through, while others take a little skill. There's no fixed ride time, so you can stop and have a laugh with your friends.
Depending on the setup, water effects may also be used. Whether you get splashed depends on the particular operation.
General
- Year built
- 1993
- Original name
- Haunted attraction
- Also known as
- Funhouse; ghost ship; haunted attraction
Ride
- Height
- 8 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 18 × 8 m
- Power rating
- 10 kW
Car Wash by Horlbeck: the story of a shape-shifter
The attraction was built in 1993 and has undergone several transformations since then. It first travelled as a haunted attraction, later as a ghost ship and, until 2020, as Spaßmobil. It was then given its current, much more colourful design as Car Wash. The operators also changed: until 2012, the attraction belonged to Witte from Hamburg, and then to Steinecker from Schwanewede until 2017. Today it travels with Julian Horlbeck from Neumünster.
With a frontage of around 18 metres and a depth of eight metres, Car Wash also fits on smaller fairgrounds. It is scheduled for Hamburg's Winterdom 2026. You can find more walk-through attractions in our attractions overview and current dates in the funfair calendar.
Timeline
Built as a walk-through attraction in 1993; formerly known as a haunted attraction, ghost ship and, until 2020, Spaßmobil. Later redesigned with the car-wash theme as Car Wash. Operators changed from Witte and Steinecker to Horlbeck.
- Operator
- Julian Horlbeck (Neumünster)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Witte (Hamburg) until January 2012; Steinecker (Schwanewede) 2012–2017
Who is the ride suitable for?
Car Wash is a typical family attraction. Children have just as much fun here as adults who enjoy a little challenge. If you're visiting with young children, you'll find the rules on supervision right at the entrance. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, as some sections require sure footing. The walk-through attraction is also a nice change between two rides, since you're moving around yourself. The colourful façade is the best spot for photos.
Upcoming funfair dates
Ride Car Wash – Horlbeck live
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